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April is autism awareness month. It is something that is very close to my heart. I have decided to run 150km this month (approximately the distance from London to Calais) in order to support the cause, and I would love your help!

This invisible disability affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United Kingdom and millions around the world, including many who go undiagnosed throughout their lives. The 'neurotypical' assumption tends to be that those with autism need to be able to 'prove it'. Or if someone on the spectrum does not display the more serious traits associated with autism 'it does not count'. This conversation needs to change. 

The National Autistic Society is a phenomenal organisation. In their own words:

We are here to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people

"The definition of autism has changed over the decades and could change in future years as we understand more. Some people feel the spectrum is too broad, arguing an autistic person with 24/7 support needs cannot be compared with a person who finds supermarket lights too bright. We often find that autistic people and their families with different support needs share many of the same challenges, whether that’s getting enough support from mental health, education and social care services or being misunderstood by people close to them. We will continue to fight to make society work for autistic people."

Find out more about them here:

Who we are (autism.org.uk)

Please take some time to visit the National Autistic Society's website to see some of the brilliant work that they do. And if you can, it would mean the world if you donated to the fundraiser. Thank you ! Lorcan x