“Being autistic brings its own set of mental health challenges, especially if the life you know is suddenly disrupted by either life events or other external factors. For me, I can’t overstate the importance of knowing where you can reliably go to find a feeling of comfort and safety – A favourite piece of music, a movie or even the comfort of a loved one can help in unexpectedly great ways in the short term, but equally don’t underestimate the power of reaching out if you need to.”