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Respecting autism in the workplace

Respecting autism in the workplace

Work place environments can be difficult to navigate, especially for autistic people. At ease while focused on their own work, many autistic individuals are uncomfortable when people “drop in” on them out of the blue; negotiating office politics can be

Carrie Watts August 23, 2018 Acceptance, Employment, Mental Health, Support No Comments Read more

Adult diagnoses matter for mental health

Adult diagnoses matter for mental health

Working is a stressful thing, right? Deadlines, difficult decisions, busy schedules. Everyone can identify with those stressors. But imagine what work would be like if you had a “fight or flight” response every time someone came up to you unexpectedly.

Carrie Watts August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 Acceptance, Autistic Females, Diagnosis, Employment, Mental Health, Support No Comments Read more

Autism isn’t a disease to be cured

Autism isn’t a disease to be cured

I have recently begun writing various articles for 30seconds.com, an excellent website that brings together tips and information from a wide range of people. My most recent piece is about the need for acceptance and accommodation to support autistic people.

Carrie Watts August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 Acceptance, Support, Writing No Comments Read more

Talking writing, editing, & autism at Inshes Primary

Talking writing, editing, & autism at Inshes Primary

I had the great honour today of introducing 55 P7 students to the concept of Social Enterprise while also discussing what makes a great book. We had a lively conversation and these bright, interested kids jumped into activities and question

Carrie Watts March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Acceptance, Employment, Publishing, Writing No Comments Read more

Calling all autistic authors & illustrators!

Calling all autistic authors & illustrators!

Have you always felt you had something to say, a story to tell, but couldn’t figure out the way to do it? Or has someone told you that your story doesn’t fit in with what people want to hear?

Carrie Watts January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 Acceptance, Autistic Females, Publishing, Support, Thinking Styles No Comments Read more

Quick Facts on Autism

These facts highlight the reasons that autistic people struggle in the typical work environment. Picture an average meeting in a room, big table, sun light streaming through blinds that are moving back and forth due to the window being open,

Carrie Watts December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Acceptance, Employment, Sensory, Support, Thinking Styles No Comments Read more

How Sensory Rooms Support Autism

How Sensory Rooms Support Autism

All students – and employees – deserve to feel settled and comfortable in the environments in which they spend most of the day. Sensory rooms are an exceptional resource, one that should be prioritized for helping people recharge throughout the day.

Carrie Watts December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Acceptance, Employment, Sensory, Support No Comments Read more

Daily Life Skills for Autistic Girls

Daily Life Skills for Autistic Girls

Excellent resource of videos of the presentations made on Oct 2nd for SWAN.

Carrie Watts October 30, 2017December 6, 2017 Acceptance, Autistic Females, Employment, Support No Comments Read more

Acceptance and Understanding

Acceptance and Understanding

How do we get to a point where autistic people are supported in the workplace? One step at a time. This first person account of how a lack of acceptance and understanding impacts the ability of autistic people to remain

Carrie Watts October 22, 2017October 22, 2017 Acceptance, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Shining A Light

Shining A Light

Magic Lantern Books is an independent publisher in Inverness, Scotland shining light on autistic authors & illustrators, building pathways to employment in publishing for autistic people.

Carrie Watts May 13, 2017October 22, 2017 Acceptance, Employment, Publishing, Support, Writing No Comments Read more

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To bring to the world the stories and artwork of autistic people by providing an understanding platform through which to share them. Additionally, we are working to establish a sustainable pipeline of employment for all steps of the publishing process for autistic people in order to combat the troubling employment statistics that they face.

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