"If someone were to ask me how the neurological aspect of cerebral palsy affects me, it would be a difficult question to answer. I have researched it, but part of my condition means I don’t recall information that well.

I find it hard to compare, as I have only my own experience of managing thoughts, feelings and memory to go on and finding out late, meant I adapted effectively without knowing at all. I have always known I struggle with anxiety. Knowing about autism explains it a little more.

My anxiety is the worst part, although managing change and having perception difficulties through my particular brain damage, means unfamiliar situations and coping with unexpected situations are difficult. I am lucky that I have learned how to connect with my intuition to manage my decision making. I’m not sure how old I was when I began to rely on them, but effectively they help bring about clarity and resolution.

The whole neuro autism issue is scary, primarily because of how I get to see the world and deal with issues, but with the help, others can help me pave the way for me to feel better about things. I am almost embarrassed I’m not able to do these things for myself, but I must also accept this is my life and what I have been given."