Autism is my Superpower

[tdbnz]

Hi Everyone

Welcome to FP Hot Seat!

My Name is Thomas ( @tdbnz )

Feel Free to Ask me any question weather it is
big or small I am happy to answer it

Here is a little bit about my self to get you started

I am 22 Years old, & I Have Autism

I love Amateur Radio , Golf , Making websites/Forums and love
having fun

Look forward to all your Questions

Thomas

 

[Page]

When did you get diagnosed for autism?

Small world isn't it lol

 

[Jon]

Hey Thomas, welcome to the FP community! You will definitely find some likeminded designers and creators, enjoy your stay.

 

[tdbnz]

When did you get diagnosed for autism?

Small world isn't it lol

it sure is my friend haha

I happened to get diagnosed at the age 18 just after I finished school while struggling at the polytechnic

It should of been pick up during my school years but I am glad

Some one noticed small things like me failing and me struggling the student

The student advocate referred me for professional testing at university

After about 5 visits I was diagnosed with Autism

Now that explains why I was having a hard at school and sometimes distracted

Now support is in place witch I like Now I have a support worker and a special youth group I attend

Hey Thomas, welcome to the FP community! You will definitely find some likeminded designers and creators, enjoy your stay.

Thank you so much I love FP it is amazing and it makes me happy being here

 

[Deleted member 32117]

Welcome to FP.

 

[Page]

polytechnic

No flipping way! What state is your polytechnic, I also wen to polytechnic myself until the name changed and I still did my ICT classes for another two years.

age 18

Darn that's why to late to get diagnosed..

People with autism have different levels and allot don't get support since there aren't support. What kind of group help and support worker that you getting then and now?

 

[tdbnz]

polytechnic

No flipping way! What state is your polytechnic, I also wen to polytechnic myself until the name changed and I still did my ICT classes for another two years.

age 18

Darn that's why to late to get diagnosed..

People with autism have different levels and allot don't get support since there aren't support. What kind of group help and support worker that you getting then and now?

Sure is a late diagnosis, I did get little help at school but really struggled

Can't believe how long it took 18 years to figure out I had Autism

I have a support worker named Jessica she helps me we got out together and enjoy the city and do activities together

I live in. Christchurch New Zealand

The polytech I went to is CPIT now Ara Insuite of technology

after I was diagnosed with autism I got a exemption to leave electrical engineering course and to choose a different course

I went into retail I loved it and really enjoyed it I had support from family and support worker to help me

Now I work at the Salvation Army As a Volunteer as I look for work in the real world

My disability youth group I attend is on Thursday evenings during term time it is amazing I feel safe happy and free there

I love doing forums websites and most of all amateur radio also

Hope you are well feel free to pm any time

Thomas

 

[Page]

what retails shops you have worked for or at? and what's your dream job?

 

[tdbnz]

what retails shops you have worked for or at? and what's your dream job?

I worked at Paknsave a shop were people pack there own bags and I now Woking at the salvation army

Would like to get a job something tech related I love computers and any thing tech

 

[Page]

Thought about building your own company and work from home?

 

[tdbnz]

Thought about building your own company and work from home?

Sounds like a Great Idea I have been thinking of selling Online on our Auction site Trademe full time

Weather i can be successful in that I not sure

I very good with computers and technology

 

[Page]

Do you drive?

 

[mav3n]

I see you like to play golf! What's your best score? How often to you get to play?

 

[tdbnz]

Do you drive?

I got my Learners But I tried to get up on next stage and I failed the
university said to me once I was diagnosed with Autism I am Unlikely to drive
for quite a number of years

 

[Page]

Aren't alone, I'm 25 years old and not driving yet myself LOL

Are you into gaming?

 

[tdbnz]

I see you like to play golf! What's your best score? How often to you get to play?

88 been my Best Score

I Try and play most weekend's if I can

Aren't alone, I'm 25 years old and not driving yet myself LOL

Are you into gaming?

I Like A bit I play my PS2 and the old game on computer

 

[Jerlene]

@tdbnz Can blind people see their dreams?

 

[Page]

Got any pets?

 

[tdbnz]

@tdbnz Can blind people see their dreams?

I. Not sure my friend

Got any pets?

I now have 2 cats Brother and sister from a litter named winnie and buster

Used to have a dog called Raz

 

[Page]

what's your favourite song