Aspergers Syndrome and Politics

by David Nicholson, Conservative Party Member

When I was young boy I knew I was different. I was quiet. I was shy. I was a loner and did not make friends with many people. I was bullied and teased by young people who regarded me as a freak and an alien. I was obsessed about trains, stamps, folk music, politics and working hard on family’s small

The answer to that came in early 2005 when staff at the High School that I attended in Fife identified me as having Aspergers Syndrome. That came as a shock to my parents but I was relieved to finally have a reason as to the way I acted. Did being identified as being autistic make me sad? No it didn

Being autistic did make me determined to do what I could to help other people with the condition. I went to a few support groups in Fife and met some wonderful people with autism. It was through going to these support groups that I realised that there was a multiple set of problems that faced people

I was encouraged by my Headteacher to get involved in politics and to make a positive difference to the local and wider community. I will always be thankful to him for all his wonderful advice and encouragement. I wrote letters to the then Labour/Liberal Democrat Coalition Scottish Government on iss

In 2013 I joined the Conservative Party and have made friends with some exceptionally kind and supportive people. These people and others I’ve met in other political party’s have done a huge amount to lift my confidence and they see me in a positive light. They see me for who I truly am and they don

I’m  determined through being a member of a political party to continue to raise autism awareness and make more people aware that whilst people like me can be a bit eccentric, a bit odd that we have potential and talent to do very well if we are given a chance.  I do want to stand as Conservative ca