12/09/24

Today at work, I’ve continued emailing companies about the curved pop-up display. Me and Logan have also started making more videos for the ‘Tip of the Week.’ I’ve also started going through LinkedIn, following companies similar to ours. I’ve also started on a post for Mental Health Day on the 10th October.

 

09/09/24

So I got Engaged💍:)

Tyler, Mum, Jon, and I went to London over the weekend. We visited Camden Market and The Hawley Arms (unfortunately, Yungblud wasn’t there) on the first day. On the second day, we went sightseeing and took loads of pictures around London. Then, I asked the amazing and beautiful Tyler to marry me in the middle of Covent Garden with the help of two incredible performers, CoventNick and NickLittle, and she said YES! To both mine and Tyler’s surprise, my mum had organised for some of the family to come and surprise us. We then had a little engagement party with everyone. After everyone had left, we went back to the hotel and got ready for Tyler’s second surprise of the night—seeing Mamma Mia in the royal box.

 

 

05/09/24

I haven’t been up to much since Monday. I got my hair cut and dyed, and I’ve been packing for London this weekend. It is nice to see Michelle back off her holiday (so its back to talking to her self in the office) and back to work :). Yesterday, Stride was nominated as a finalist in two categories at the Doncaster Business Awards. I’m incredibly proud to work for such a fantastic organisation that does so much to support other Neurodivergent individuals like myself. It’s great to see Stride recognised with a well-deserved nomination for these awards! The entire Stride team, including myself, will be attending the event. In addition, I’ve finished editing our weekly tips videos for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and they are now scheduled to go live from today (5:00pm) until the 19th.

 

02/09/24

It has been a long week. Logan got the key stuck in the office door, and it broke, so we couldn’t work on Thursday. I’ve been in the office today with Mat, fixing my laptop’s Wi-Fi and storage. I’ve been emailing and calling around to try and find the company that made the pop-up display we were gifted so we can get our design sent away and printed. I’ve also been editing and scheduling videos for our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Over the last week and over the weekend, I went to the cinema and saw Trap, The Crow, and Blink Twice. Trap was probably the worst movie of the year and a massive letdown. My mum came down to see me, and Tyler and I went for my first tattoo removal session (OUCH). My mum managed to get tickets for Oasis next year in London for her, Jon (my stepdad), Tyler, and me. I went round town to celebrate with Tyler and Jamie. Tyler started her new job at Flip Out in town and was very excited to tell me all about her first day.

 

22/08/24

This week.

At Stride

Yesterday, Tyler and I went to the monthly Stride social, and we did a quiz. The winning team won £60 (unfortunately, it wasn’t us).

We have started coming up with new ideas for Stride’s social media, including weekly videos on life and work tips for neurodivergent people.

At Home

I’m extremely proud of Tyler as she has now got a job at Flip Out in town, and I couldn’t be any prouder. She has done amazingly, and I can’t wait to hear all about her first day.

I’m going to see Trap and Blink twice this upcoming Monday with Jamie and Jordan, and then The Crow on Wednesday with Jamie and Tyler.

 

19/08/24

Went and saw Coraline.

Tyler and I went and saw the remaster of Coraline in 3D Yesterday, I’m also going to watch the new aliens movie in 4DX with Jamie and Jordan tonight.

I’ve not been up to much since the last Blog update so here’s what I’ve got planed in the next upcoming months.

Going away with Tyler, mum and Jon. (6th September).

Going Skegness With Tyler, Daniel and Keely. 19th (September).

Seeing Sum 41 in Nottingham (20th October).

Seeing ModernLove in Sheffield (24th October).

Seeing Slipknot With Jamie in Leeds (December 14th).

What I’ve done at work

Today we got two new pop ups delivered, so I’ve started to design new posters for the pop ups

I’ve also scheduled some new posts to go up over the week so keep a look out for them.

 

15/08/24

Doncaster UK Pride 2024:

Doncaster UK Pride was this past Saturday, and as well as Tyler and me, Logan and other members of Stride went to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

I got a Swear Bear for my mum and went on the highest ride with my mate, Elijah. Enjoyed noodles with chicken and curry sauce and bumped into my Auntie Vic.

BLUDFEST:

OMG, words cannot express how amazing Bludfest was.

It was so much fun getting to meet everyone, walking around Milton Keynes Bowl with all the activities and free stuff, and meeting all the celebrities.

I enjoyed seeing Soft Play, Noahfinnce and Yungblud the most but everyone was amazing and I can’t believe it’s over and can’t wait for next year.

 

08/08/24

What I’ve been up to.

I’ve started my new one to one with stride (Ed) and Avalon.

Ed and I filled in my initial assessment and looked at buses and travel for mine and Jamie’s weekend in Milton Keynes for Bludfest.

I met Jordan (Avalon) for the first time yesterday. We did some washing, put some clothes away, went for a walk into town, and got a drink before meeting up with Tyler.

Tyler, Jamie, and I went to meet up with Auntie Vic and El yesterday afternoon for the comedy club, which had unfortunately been cancelled, so we went to the Red Lion, had a few drinks, and then went home.

Looking forward to the weekend. 

Looking forward to Doncaster Pride this weekend before heading off to catch a train to Milton Keynes for Bludfest.

 

05/08/24

At work.

We have now got our new posters up in the hallway and office along with a brand new office sign.

Today our internet has been up and down so I’ve been enjoying dealing with that well trying to work.

This week at home.

I had an hayfever injection last Thursday after work which I found out once I got there does NOT go in your arm (Thanks for the warning Mum).

Been shopping for clothes for Bludfest.

 

01/08/24

IT’S AUGUST!!

Today is the first of August and I’m so excised for this month.

My new one to one start’s with Stride and Avalon.

Got Doncaster Pride on the 10th (Saturday).

Me and Jamie are going down to Milton Keynes after Doncaster Pride for Bludfest on the 11th (Sunday).

What I did in the last days of July.

Went and saw Deadpool & Wolverine (AGAIN) in 4DX, unfortunately they had sold out of the Deadpool popcorn bucket on the same day as getting them in (WITHIN 2 HOURS).

 

29/07/24

Hope you are all enjoying the hot weather.

It’s been very hot over the weekend and today with it being 28°C

Deadpool & Wolverine.

We all had an amazing time on Friday watching the new Deadpool movie.

Me and Tyler got Wolverine cups.

I can’t wait to watch it again on Wednesday and hopefully enjoy it as much as I did the fist time (without any of  the surprises).

What I’ve been up to at work.

Today me and Mat have started on making some posters for the corridor walls.

 

25/07/24

We had the Stride social event yesterday.

Yesterday (Wednesday) we had our monthly Stride social event.

We played three rounds of bingo (line, full box, and full card).

My new one to one.

I am now moving on from having one to one support from Advance Caring.

My new one to one has been confirmed to start on the 6th of august with Stride (Ed).

Hopefully my new one to one will start with Avalon (My new main one to one) shortly after Stride’s.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Looking forward to watching Deadpool 3 tomorrow with Ryan, Jamie, Jordan, and Tyler.

Had my fortnightly coping strategies meeting with Ed.

We went and did the 5 Things outside.

Had a look at and updated my calendar.

Went over all my coping strategies and what helps.

 

 

22/07/24

Went to the Doncaster library and printed mine and Jamie’s Bludfest tickets off for August.

Went to the Doncaster balloon festival.

Tyler, Tyler’s sister, and I went to the Doncaster Balloon Festival on Friday.

We saw the bike and stunt show, hot air balloons, a hot air balloon light show and some fireworks (although the fireworks were rubbish).

Went Leeds pride.

Tyler and I went up to Leeds yesterday (Sunday) for Leeds Pride and met up with a friend (Coban).

We saw the parade and loads of people dressed up.

We saw loads of live music, games and got loads of free gifts (bandages, stickers, fans and other pride themed gifts).

What I’m looking forward to in the next upcoming week.

This Wednesday is the next Stride social event. I’m looking forward to playing Bingo and seeing everyone there.

I’m going to see Deadpool & Wolverine this Friday, which I’m really looking forward to as a massive Deadpool fan, with Jordan (my old housemate from the Quays), Jamie, Tyler, and Ryan.

I’ve now completed the new Stride leaflet.

The new Stride leaflet has now been completed (as seen below) with the help off Mat and will be printed off and used from now on.

 

18/07/24

Logans back in the office (Welcome back).

Had a very sunny week.

Went to the cinema, watched MaXXXine and A quite place: day one with my best friend (Jamie).

Watched The Bickriders with Tyler and Jamie and starting watching Sons of Anarchy.

What I’ve done today.

Sent invites out for the next Stride social.

Added Callum’s case study to the website and scheduled some posts to go along with this on all Stride social media.

Continued working on the Stride leaflet with an updated colour scheme and background.

 

15/07/24

Had a fun weekend away in Leeds.

I went to the Leeds Army Museum and saw a show about sword fighting.

I stood in line for James Arthur for three and a half hours and had an amazing time.

Sad to see that England lost the euros game last night.

Been crushing on Ian from shameless (US) (sorry Tyler I Love you xx).

What I’ve been doing at work.

I’ve nearly finished the Stride leaflet. (see below)

Been sharing posts about Tom’s update on his finale display that’s out the front at Revive Interiors in Armthorpe.

Scheduled a LinkedIn post about 5 benefits of having neurodivergent staff in the workplace.

Looking forward to having Logan back in the office on Thursday.

 

11/07/24

Had a quite few days.

Chilled watching shameless (US).

Went for my hair cut yesterday.

What the plan is for today.

Got coping strategies with Ed.

Will be making an updated independence coach post.

Continue to update the Stride leaflet.

What I’ve got coming up in the next week.

Me and Tyler are going Leeds to see James Arthur.

 

08/07/24

What I did over the weekend.

Me and Tyler went and saw Tom Grennan at Leeds Millennium Square with Liz.

What I’m doing with work over the week.

I’ve been given a list of things to do with Logan (Boss man) being away enjoying the lovely sun (Totally NOT jealous).

Me and Michelle are going out to interview a client and get some photo’s today to start a new case study (for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and the Stride Website).

Starting to update the Stride leaflet with updated information and photo’s.

 

04/07/24

What I’ve been doing with work in the last week:

Been scheduling more posts for Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn such as reviews from clients/parents of clients, Case Studies, Catching up with Tom and Sharing posts about how he’s is getting on at Revive Interiors and what he’s been doing to help out well working there.

What I’ve been up to the past week:

Went to The Queens (Pub) comedy night (Al Stevenson was Amazing).

Had meetings with new housing support for better one to one.

Been looking at ways to budget better with help from Ed (Stride).

I went up to the lake district to see my mum and Jon and watched a bunch of movies (The Breakfast Club, Step Up, Step Up 2 The Streets, Now You See Me and the new Hit-Man movie), I walked the dog (Frankie) and we had a walk on the sea front.

What I’m looking forward to this week:

Tom Grennan with Tyler this Saturday.

 

27/06/24

What have I been up to.

Well, it’s been a long week away. I’ve been to Blackpool, visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and saw the Funny Girls Show.

I had Monday off, and we also had our monthly Stride Social event with all the Stride clients.

We had a new client join thanks to the blog (YAY ME!!!)

Me and the Stride team went to The Point along with Dice and other organizations that work with neurodivergent people to talk about what we do as a company and how we can help.

I’ve started putting reviews from clients and parents on the Stride Yorkshire socials (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).

I have also made a new checklist for things that might need doing around the house weekly.

What I’ve got coming up.

I’m going up to the Lake District to see my mum and going to have a weekend off movies.

A week on Saturday I’m going to Leeds to see Tom Grennan With Tyler and Liz (step mum).

 

17/06/24

Good morning (or afternoon depending on when your reading this).

Work has been quiet without Michelle in the office for the last week so it’s nice to have her back (No matter how much she talks to herself).

What have I been up to at work:

So, in the last week, I’ve had my last meeting with Tom (who was my keyworker where I live, you will be missed) and Ed (my independce  coach), who’s also been helping me come up with coping strategies for when I’m stressed or overwhelmed.

One strategy I have been given by Ed is called 5 Things (5 things I can see, 4 things I can touch, 3 things I can hear, 2 things I can smell, 1 thing I can taste) this is done outside if possible.

Another strategy that is helping me is having check lists of things I need to do on a daily basis. These help me stay on track and not get distracted (morning daily hygiene checklist and morning work checklist).

I have been updating the Stride Yorkshire LinkedIn page.

What have I been up to in my personal life:

Celebrated Tyler’s birthday in Askern with her and her family. It was a great party!

What have I got coming up:

I am going Blackpool in the next week with my girlfriend (Thank you to my mum).

Going to watch the Doctor Who two part final at the cinema (so no spoilers please).

Looking forward to going to the Autism and Learning Disability Community event at the Doncaster Council building this Wednesday with work.

 

12/06/24

So what have I been up to over the past week:

Well I went and saw the Doncaster pride bus reveal (YAY!! Rainbows)

My girlfriend had her 21st birthday yesterday (Yet she will still make me feel old)

Been working from home which has been a bit of a challenge

Also been dealing with my hay fever because that’s fun (NOT)

What am I looking forward to:

Being back in the office Tomorrow

Sleep because why not (I know I’m lazy)

Tyler’s birthday party weekend (Mainly for the free food and drinks)

 

03/06/24

Hey! Happy Pride month everyone! 🏳️‍🌈

As part of the LGBTQ+ Community myself and the beginning of Pride month I (and Tyler) went to York Pride Festival.

Attended the Parade From York Minster to Knavesmire.

Watched some Drag Queens on the Festival stage.

Danced to Abba (because I’m a dancing queen young and sweet only 25)

We had an amazing day and enjoyed spending time with other LGBTQ+ members!🌈

 

30/05/24

Hey, I’m Sheridan (Shez) and this is my new blog page for Stride.

Here, I will talk about my experiences in employment (the good and the bad), myself (not to float my own boat), my history as a neurodivergent person, tips for neurodivergent people, and my experiences having ADHD and Autism. I’ll share my day-to-day life in and out of work.

My aim is to help those who are going through similar situations to what I have experienced and inspire them.

So where do I begin? I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 4 and was put on medication to help support my symptoms. After getting kicked out of school for bad behaviour I attended a school for misbehaved kids, where the headteacher noticed that I wasn’t misbehaved but just needed help and was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism at the age of 7. From there, I went to Stone Hill School, a school that supports neurodiverse students.

After leaving Stone Hill School, I attended Doncaster College (The Hub) to complete Life Skills Levels 1, 2, and 3, where I learned how to edit videos and other sorts of media. I then pursued a media course and got a job at 24IT, where I fixed and built computers.

I then moved into supported living at the age of 18 where I started to learn more about living on my own and received one-to-one support to help with my independence.

I eventually left the media course (I found it boring and hadn’t done any video editing after being on the course for over six months) after being offered a full-time job with 24IT. After that, I went on to work for Doncaster Council doing video and photo editing (YYYAAAYYY).

After getting into an abusive and negative relationship, I ended up losing my job with the council, and my behavior towards others went downhill. After realizing the relationship was no good and was causing problems with work and my social life, I left and got a job in town at Mambos, making drinks and collecting glasses for 3 years.

Since leaving Mambos, I’ve moved out of supported living and into an apartment where I still get one-to-one support. I’ve got an amazing and loving partner (Tyler) who I’ve been with for the past 2 years now, I worked at the Hub in Auckley for a few months and now work for Stride and couldn’t be happier.