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Dan Bird: Living with Autism

Age 5: Primary School. Age 18 (Final Year): Alderwasley / Callow Park College. Dan Bird: Living with Autism. Since the age of 5: I have been diagnosed with Autism and Severe Receptive & Expressive Speech & Language Disorder. At Primary: I was anxious about talking to people

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Dan Bird: Living with Autism

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  1. Age 5: Primary School Age 18 (Final Year): Alderwasley / Callow Park College Dan Bird:Living with Autism Since the age of 5: I have been diagnosed with Autism and Severe Receptive & Expressive Speech & Language Disorder. At Primary: I was anxious about talking to people and I was worried about change!! Sport has changed me as a person because it's given me a chance to develop my social skills while being active. (To manage my Autism). Name: Daniel Bird Age / Live: 24 / Prestwich, Manchester Sports: Tennis and Running Work: Gym Instructor / Sports Coach Studying: 3rd Year BA Honours Sports Coaching and School Sports Degree

  2. What is Autism? Signs Of Autism: • Understanding Social Interaction Skills / Literal Meaning • Speaking, Listening, Eye Contact, Language Processing The Autism Spectrum: • Autism Speech and Language Disorders (High – Severe) • Classic Autism – likely to have learning development delays in the brain. • High Functioning Autism – can have keen interest in certain areas (Developing special talents / high ability in chosen areas)

  3. My Experience of Autism Day to Day Difficulties: • People can’t see my Autism (Learning Disorder) • I have difficulties with (Processing Incoming Information) • Social Interaction – (Group Discussion) • Communication Understanding (I’m a Visual Learner) • I may stutter in my speech (If Anxious) Positives: • Being who I am, • Kind and Caring (Understanding people with disabilities) • Developed my Independence when I’ve been away from home • Highly Motivated in everything I do (Sports and Career).

  4. Alderwasley Hall SchoolLiving in Derbyshire - (Age 10-18) Why I chose the Specialist School: • Mainstream School Life: (Large Crowds & Lack of Specialist Support!!). • Specialist School Life: (Suitable Class Size & More Support!!). • SUPPORT: Checking Understanding, Helpful TA’s, Realistic Targets, Regular Learning Breaks, Relaxed Group Environment, Enough Space. • Speech & Language Therapy: Improved Communication, Language Processing, and Life Skills. How Good Parents and Autism Changed my Learning: • I put good stress pressure on myself to go the extra mile (Perfectionist) • (Achieved - B Grade in Maths GCSE) My School Football Team Won the Learning Disabilities Midlands League

  5. Queen Alexandra College Living in Birmingham (Age 18-21) Education: • BTEC Sport Level 2 & 3 Diplomas (Double Distinction Grade) • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT • Learnt Makaton Sign Language and Braille (Passed Stage 1) Experience at QAC: • 2011 Successful Year as (Student Councillor) • 2012 Student Ambassador for QAC Sport Experience at QAC: • I set up a Lunchtime Running Club (Coach) • 6x Total Cycling – 3x Bikes in 24 Hour Spinning Challenge (£1200) • Many Inclusive Sports (Sports Hall / Outdoor Sports) • Visit Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon Finals Day

  6. The Manchester College University Life at Home (Age 22-Present) Education: • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching (Distinction Grade) • 2015/2016: 3rd Year - BA Honours Degree Sports Coaching and School Sports CPD Experience at The Manchester College: • 2013-Present (Student Representative) • 4 Month Work Experience (PE Assistant): Elms Bank Specialist College (Portfolio = 90%) Support Required: • Notetaker (NAS Personal Assistant) • Study Coach (Weekly Session to Help) • Olympus Dictaphone Recorder • Dragon Headset (Talk into Words) • Claro-read Software (Reading Words) • Inspiration Mindmap Software (Ideas) • Extra Time on Work Deadlines and Exams Special Achievement: Higher Education Student Of The Year Award 2015

  7. My Volunteering Bury Sports Development (2007-2014 Holiday Terms) Assistant Coach - Multi Sport Camps Indoors & Outdoors to Young Children (Groups of 15-30) My Benefits: 1) Having Fun in Sport, 2) Confidence Meeting New People, 3) Team Member. Special Volunteer Achievements: • Nominated - Bury’s Volunteer of the Year Award (2008 & 2012) Jigsaw Charity – Group Assistant (Started April 2012) Social and Sporting Activities for Disabled People (13-30 Year Olds). e.g. Pizza Express, Bowling, Walking, Athletics, Aerobics, Basketball,Boccia, Kurling and GYM. InstructAbility Programme (July – September 2015): • Level 2 Gym Instructor / Level 3 Exercise & Disability • 12 Weeks at Bury Castle Leisure Centre Gym (Summer) • Sport England – Granted Paid Work with • 2x Disability Groups (Until December 2015)

  8. My Sporting Interest:Tennis & Running • Tennis - Under 17’s singles competitions: Three times when I was 14,15 and 16 . 1st & 2nd attempt - Runner up in finals, ON MY 3rd ATTEMPT… (I WON!!) • Won the Prestwich Tennis Open 2007 I Started Running at 14. “I’ve Loved Running Ever Since”. Running Records:

  9. My 1st Marathon in Manchester (2012) Time: Charity: Challenging Behaviour Foundation Money Raised: over £2000 Position: 50th out of 5750 40th in Age Category • Qualified for 2013 London Marathon!! (Good For Age Category Under 3:10 Hrs)

  10. The Honour to Carry the Olympic Torch 24th June Torch Relay: Marsh, Huddersfield, Yorkshire Nominated: Volunteering, My Sports Passion

  11. London 2012 Torch Bearer Experience My Torch Day Schedule: • 10am Meet Torch Bearers • 11am Intro on Olympic Bus • 11:45am Share Our Stories • 12:17pm MOMENT TO SHINE!! • 12-2pm (Marsh – Halifax) • 2:30pm Press Photos (Town Hall) • 3-5pm Meet QAC Supporters (In Park) Crowds (40,000)

  12. Special Achievements: • Running (Swinton RC): • Best Newcomer 2009 • Most improved Runner 2011 • 5 Full Marathons (All Under 3 Hours) Bury Sports Awards: • Nominated - Volunteer of the Year Award (2008 & 2012) • Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year (2012 & 2014) • Prestwich Special Recognition Award (2013) • London 2012 Olympic Torch Bearer • Higher Education Student Of The Year 2015 – The Manchester College

  13. What I Think About My Disability Now? • I find my condition tough, but I don’t let it become a barrier for my future. • I have a positive attitude to overcome anything that gets in my way. • I give 100% into everything I do. And with my passion for sport it has been volunteering which has benefited me and the community.

  14. My Future: Education: • 2016: Finish 3rd Year of Sports Coaching Degree Work: • Continue - Sports Coaching (Holiday Sports Camps) • Progress - Specialist Disability Gym Instructor • 2017: PE Teacher (In Specialist Education Schools) Sporting Goals: • Overall Improve Personal Bests • Marathon Elite Level (2:30hrs) • Famous Marathons Abroad

  15. Bury Directory Page: (Autism Role Model as Exercise & Disability 'Gym Helper' at Bury Castle Leisure Centre) ‘Living with Autism Video’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbjsUuWDQ50 Please Come and Visit Me at the Gym Bury Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton St, Bury, BL9 0EZ • You Can Go Anytime: • (To Be Confirmed?..) • Thursday (10am-3pm), • Friday (10am-3pm), • Sometimes Weekends • You can contact the centre to book a visit or gym induction (Fitness Centre Number: 0161 253 6516 or 0161 253 7000)

  16. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!I WELCOME ANY QUESTIONS??..

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