Sykes cited the autistic teenager Dara McAnulty, who wrote a book about immersion in nature, as an inspiration. “Learning shouldn’t be just sitting in a classroom and being forced to learn algebra or French when your brain doesn’t work like that. What a waste of your childhood. I can’t read a number that’s over five digits, and there’s no way that doing an hour of maths every day for five years would have changed that. When I could have learned, for example, that I’ve got a really good eye.” Britons brace for Storm Ciaran by putting sandbags and flood barriers outside homes and shops ahead of 90mph gales set to batter UK - as train operators start to cancel services and tell commuters to work from home

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The Challenge star Nelson Thomas charged with DWI... months after being rescued from burning vehicle following car crash Great British Bake Off 2023: Sixth contestant to leave is announced after screwing up Technical challengeTyler Christopher's tragic life: General Hospital star who was married to Eva Longoria admitted he 'flatlined' three times in the grips of alcohol addiction... before his death at 50 Actor Noel Clarke says he is 'satisfied' after judge rules allegations of sexual misconduct against 20 women... Coco Austin, 44, displays her famous curves in cropped shirt as she and her husband Ice-T, 65, nail a gangster inspired look for Heidi Klum's Halloween party Candid: Melanie Sykes has revealed that she will be publish a tell-all book discussing the challenges she's faced since being diagnosed with autism at the age of 51 Autistic traits appear on a spectrum, meaning that people are affected in different ways and to different degrees. For instance, some autistic people are unable to speak or have very limited verbal communication, while others have sophisticated language skills, but may struggle with taking things literally or find abstract concepts harder to follow.

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Denise Richards reveals she is trying to talk daughter Sami Sheen, 19, out of getting breast implants because she regrets her own: 'They're toxic' King Charles nearly takes a tumble as he trips on artificial grass (before keeping calm and putting on his sunglasses) during visit to Kenya with Camilla Kate brings the sunshine! Princess cheers up a rainy day as she entertains the children at a parenting group for fathers in North London The White Witch, X-Men's Storm, Pennywise and The Mask: As stars get into the Halloween spirit - can YOU guess who's behind the costume? Men do not talk to other men the way they speak to women because they would be in deep danger of getting punched on the nose if they did. Not all men, but quite a few, save up all their anger and anxiety and unleash it on women.”Roman Kemp breaks down in tears as he admits to dad Martin he worries that people think he uses the suicide... Chilling moment crazed neighbor executes father Bladimy Mathurin and his step-son after noise complaint in hallway of Brooklyn apartment building where Barbra Streisand grew up Friends scenes go viral for going from funny to 'heartbreaking' in the wake of Matthew Perry's tragic death aged 54

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Despite giving up alcohol, Sykes’ life in the spotlight affected her mental health and, after she was diagnosed autistic during research for her magazine Frank, she had a breakdown. She recovered from it through therapy and exercise and decided to speak out. For years, Melanie Sykes was a regular face on TV, in shows such as Today with Des and Mel, The Big Breakfast and The Great Pottery Throw Down. Her autism diagnosis in midlife has supercharged that journey - and means this isn't a story just of breakdown, but of breakthrough. Funny, furious and gloriously frank, this is a book that lifts the lid on being a woman in the media, navigating relationships, and being a neurodivergent person speaking up in a neurotypical world. Illuminated is Melanie, in her own inimitable voice. When I became agoraphobic I made an SOS kit with a paper bag, tissues and my prayer beads so that I can do a meditation and a few Cannabis products.

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Save Illuminate (creative session for under 5's) to your collection. Share Illuminate (creative session for under 5's) with your friends.Jason Momoa is 'beyond happy' that his stepdaughter Zoe Kravitz is engaged to his 'best friend' Channing Tatum Nearly 1,000 Ulez cameras have been stolen or damaged in the last seven months - as two people charged with... The education system needs to be “torn down and rebuilt” so it can better support those who are autistic, the TV presenter Melanie Sykes has said.