Cath Downs

@TheGriftReport Taken then long enough, I worked in a large Greggs store over 40 years ago and shop lifting was rife then

Greggs axes front-of-store food and drink fridges in drastic new crackdown on shoplifting The bakery chain has removed self-service fridges from several branches and moved all sandwiches, bottled drinks and other items behind theft-proof counters. Staff will now hand every product to customers instead of allowing open access. Only sugar, napkins and coffee stirrers can still be taken without asking. The pilot scheme is running in stores including West Croydon, Peckham, Whitechapel, Upton Park, Birmingham and Wilford in Nottinghamshire. Greggs says the measure is needed to tackle the rising shoplifting epidemic and protect staff from anti-social behaviour and violent incidents.

@autcareandshare You are an expert, qualifications dont make you an expert. Life does. You have taught me so much with what you do for Ryan, that all helps me with the children and young people I work with

Good morning all, i had a good day yesterday, i was invited to a meeting as a expert in my field, thats so surreal to me, that people consider me a expert, a professional, people are interested in what I say, and I didn't freeze once, i mean I stuttered I talked quick and fast I broke four pens ripped up tissues and scribbled on a book all while talking passionately about autism, for the record I'd never refer to myself as a expert in anything, just a autistic guy trying his best, have a good day everyone.

@autcareandshare That is so caring of them

Been having a few issues with Ryan's transport to his daycentre its all a bit up in the air at the moment, the guy and his wife that used to take him were brilliant and were very concerned about the abrupt change so much so that they rang today to see how Ryan was , wanted to make sure he was OK, it was really nice if them check in on Ryan and see how he was doing.

@autcareandshare We are all allowed a bad day, you are always so positive, allow yourself a bad one.

I have had a really bad day, I need a better one tomorrow, goodnight everyone

@autcareandshare That is so short notice for you, and more for you to worry about. Where is the priority for Ryan and his needs - its just not there is it 😪

About 14 months ago after a huge battle with local authority Ryan finally got transport included in his social care package, just twice a week with a amazing husband and wife team, Ryan gets on with them incredibly well, unfortunately we were told today that the transport company has seperated themselves from the local authority and tomorrow will be Ryan's last day with the current taxi company, and now a new company needs to found, this is really bad news for Ryan as he gets on with the driver and his wife really well.

@autcareandshare Happy New Year Here's to a year of Ryan's antics and you helping so many people 🎉🥳

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 🎆

@autcareandshare Showed that you switched off for a while which is good

I had a lovely lunch in town with my son,and then this afternoon I slept, I slept for hours, I didn't realise just how tired I was 😴

@autcareandshare Very smart Ryan

We have arrived at Ryan's first ever black tie event, its to celebrate 15 years of Ryan's daycentre being open and yes Ryan's wearing a suit which is pretty amazing.i cant begin to tell you how proud I am of him. 🥂

@autcareandshare Ryan's smile is so full of love for you - or maybe its the bacon

Good morning all, i did offer Ryan some cereal for breakfast. He said "no thank you" and then put took the bacon out of the fridge and put it on the side, I took the hint, and cooked him up some bacon, I was rewarded with this big smile, have a great day everyone.

@autcareandshare Happy Birthday Adam, hope you had a wonderful day with plenty of cake 🎂

Good morning all, its my birthday 🎂 53 today🥳🥳🥳 I was woken up by Ryan shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY quickly followed by ....are we having cake lol, have a great day everyone.

@autcareandshare Fully agree with you, people need educating and you are the one to do it. Ive only learnt about autism through the families I work with, and learning from them how to support and empower their children and them

Good morning all no tweets from me about what does and doesn't cause autism, it wont stop me being autistic and it certainly wont help me with my autistic son either who was awake at very early this morning happily singing, I do wonder though with all this talk about autism why people aren't more understanding and accepting of autistic people ,maybe put some more work and energy into that, anyway have a good day everyone.

@autcareandshare Your issue may be with Ryan wandering off, but you could request a sign for your table, so that if you take Ryan up for more food no one takes it, as I know you can't leave him at the table on his own

@DownsCath Ah ok , so buffet is all day and you can go in and out, its not limited to visits ?

Good morning all, I'm still looking into the possibility of a cruise for Ryan's 30th birthday next December, one thing thats hiking the price significantly is the drinks package now i don't drink alcohol but Ryan likes the occasional drink, I have no experience of cruises so don't know if its worth having the drinks package, the other thing is the insurance, when you add that you're autistic the insurance goes up, does anyone have any experience of cruises/advice please, thankyou in advance, Adam.

@autcareandshare Yes, ours had breakfast, which changed to lunch, then afternoon snacks then to evening meal. We had the option to book into restaurants on the ship at an extra cost, but for Ryan the buffet is probably the best as he can look and choose. You just go in as you want

@autcareandshare Brilliant

Ryan's been learning all about cowboys 🤠 and made a Wanted posted of himself.

@autcareandshare Only reason I stay on Twitter is to hear about Ryan's antics

We were just in Sainsbury's, and one woman said to the other. i think that's Ryan from Twitter, I definitely think Ryan's becoming twitter famous 😎

@autcareandshare Enjoy your week off

Good morning all, I have a week of work this week, Ryan's at his daycentre today, so I have a free day an actual day off, I honestly have no idea what I'm going to do.

@autcareandshare Wonderful news, well done 👏

I started work in January after a 25 year break due to being a carer for my son, ive just had a email and a letter saying that I've successfully completed my 6 month probationary period and to confirm continuation of my employment, my role is now confirmed and permanent!!!!! How amazing is that, I'm so chuffed.

@autcareandshare Adam, you are amazing, you have so many humbling stories to tell. Keep being you, the world needs more Adams

I have a younger brother he's 15 years younger than me, id been homeless for a bit I'd returned home and my mum had had a baby I was 15/16 over the years I looked after him, took care of him, when my parents up roots and disappeared to Wales I travelled there by train to make sure he had clothes and a coat for school, he rings me for advice or if hes having a tough time,my older brothers jokingly called me his dad because of the way I cared for him, all these years later he still checks in on me and I check in on him, he's the first person I told when I was diagnosed autistic, when it was father's day the other week he sent me a message wishing me a happy father's day. All I ever wanted was to protect him from the upbringing I had, to be a good, big brother.

@autcareandshare People at my work have been singing Christmas songs for weeks, even the doorbell played "we wish you a merry Christmas " until someone complained (not me)

Good morning all, 25th of June yesterday, and Ryan's started to get excited for Christmas. He was up early singing jingle bells, I guess it is only 6 months to go, lol 🎅