Becoming Unique

Becoming Unique looks at someone only made aware of being possibly Autistic in late adulthood. Living a life of unknown Autism meant struggling with bullying and despair while growing up in Ireland as well as struggling academically at school. Like many young people in the 1980s James left Ireland to seek employment and new life in England. Over the years James experienced struggles and misunderstandings in different workplaces as well as struggles in relationships and with his Irish identity. James struggled with his faith but finding his faith again was a big spiritual awakening. Over many years supportive friends family and work colleagues helped James believe in himself and achieve a worthwhile career. Becoming Unique looks at the many misunderstood struggles of Autism but also shows Autism can be wonderful.