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Buffy

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Hi. My name is Buffy.  I am an autistic lady who is now in her mid 40s.  Although I can hear and have verbal communication I tend to talk an awful lot as I am unable to filter out the things that aren't really important.  The way that my brain understands conversation is also different.  Most of it just goes over my head and I end up bluffing it!

I already use the Relay UK service for my phone calls as trying to handle a phone call is a really stressful experience

A friend introduced me to BSL and invited me to try it. Although I didn't know much I couldn't believe how calm and relaxed speaking with my hands made me feel.  I did not feel the usual "barriers" to communication that I felt with talking and listening.

Although I only know a few signs I have learnt the alphabet so I can finger spell.  I am really excited to learn more and I am hoping to learn more from a forum such as this one

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