Stephen's Evolution

I explored this in my latest video, using the 'Cat got your tongue' phrase to bring the experience to life. If you'd like to see it: youtu.be/3HBjFCLWq-o?si… Have you ever experienced this blank-word moment? How did it feel for you? #autismawareness #language #metaphor

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99% will fail to tell the answer

Fish Idioms

Some #metaphors feel powerful, others can be confusing. Is there a metaphor that you finally understood after years of not understanding it? My favourite is the one below, symbolising #language becoming clearer to me over time. #stephensevolution #autism

@Matt_Pinner a * (b +1): 5 * (8 + 1) = 45

brain test ….many will fail this 🧠

Growing up autistic meant #idioms felt like puzzles at times. Some made sense quickly, whereas others took much longer. What idiom confused you the most growing up? #language #autismawareness #figurativelanguage

Recognizing the Signs of Bullyinghttps://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/recognizing-bullying-signs/ #Autism #AutismParent

Wondering how your fellow leaders build inclusive communities?

Thoughts and ideas can be like fireworks. There for a few bright seconds then gone. Like they never had been. Write or note them down while you can. #autism #remembering #JoFarmer

Celebrate progress not perfection. #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance

I'm excited to share that I'm planning on launching a new YouTube channel on September 17th, focused on using metaphors to bring autistic experiences to life. Here, I share why. stephensevolution.buzzsprout.com Stay tuned here on my blog and podcast for updates. More to come soon!

I like to go out running from time to time, especially when it's not raining. For me, here I see myself taking advantage of an ideal situation. It's always good to make the most of a spell of good weather, while it lasts.

My idiom for this month’s : Make #hay while the #sun shines Share a drawing, photo, or a few words if you like. I’d be interested to see your take and how you interpret its meaning. 🌞 #ActuallyAutistic #IdiomOfTheMonth #Idioms

My Latest Podcast Episode It’s been my birthday recently, and, instead of a big list of lessons, I recorded a short reflection about a little wisdom I didn’t expect. Flowing Along Life’s Unexpected Turns stephensevolution.buzzsprout.com #Podcast #BirthdayReflection #ActuallyAutistic

New #Podcast Episode Out. I talk about confidence, growth, and the unexpected life lessons I discovered when working in the garden. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent stephensevolution.com/finding-confid…

New podcast episode just released: 'Finding Wonder in Unusual and Unexplored Places'. My #unusual interest in vehicles on grassed areas. But, it's also about seeing the overlooked soft ground where curiosity can grow. #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness stephensevolution.buzzsprout.com

'Every cloud has a silver lining.' A gentle short story about drought, rain, and helping someone to see hope in difficult times. stephensevolution.com/every-cloud-ha… #ShortStory #Neurodiversity #SilverLining #AutismAcceptance

New podcast episode out now: "A New World Coming Into Focus" As I grew up with subtle signs of autism, things slowly became clearer, not just for me, but for people connected to me. Listen here: stephensevolution.buzzsprout.com #AutismAcceptance #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAwareness

New episode: The Quiet Currents. At school, I wasn’t disruptive, but I was different. My autism was subtle. The signs were there. They just weren't easily noticeable. stephensevolution.buzzsprout.com #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #Podcast

Educations leads to understanding... #worldautismmonth