As someone who is neurodiverse I like to take my personal safety very seriously. This is because I see the world as a very dangerous place #Laughing face emoji.Following on from the recent campaign which focused on safety for students and young people I will share my tips on how you can keep yourself safe as the world is very dangerous without the appropriate safety measures.
E- scooters
As someone who has no special awareness whatsoever , one thing I really do not like are electric scooters/ bikes. The number of times I've almost been knocked over on my way to college . The number of times I see them being ridden on a road weaving in and out of traffic like a lovely figure of eight for an old grannys knitting pattern ! It was only the other day that I saw a classmate of mine almost ride their scooter into the path of a double decker bus ! But seriously guys ? Did you know that they are classed as a “motor vehicle” and therefore need to be taxed and insured to be ridden in public?
Headphones
Now We all love our music. Whoever invented headphones is an absolute legend ! I love being able to shut myself out from the busy world. But is it safe? If you walk down the streets listening to your favorite beats , have you considered what is going on around you. Could you hear if someone is walking behind you? When I get off the bus my headphones come off ! You can't be too careful these days !
Scams
I like to think that when it comes to avoiding scams, my reluctance to trust people I don't know actually comes in handy, as I am on high alert! But it is all too easy to respond to messages saying that your parcel label has rubbed off and you need to pay 50 quid to get it back, especially in the modern world when you have deliveries coming most days ! Or thinking you are helping a mate out who has lost their phone and needs a tenner. You can spot a scam by thinking is there spelling mistakes or odd wording, something which is hard as a neurodiverse person who is very dyslexic and believes all words I read are spelt right! You can keep your self by not following links you do know what they are. Which is hard when you are nosy or curious like me! You can always contact the organization they claim to be to confirm. Although as a neurodiverse person I avoid talking to those I don't know. Never, never let anyone pressure you into giving your money. Remember we are students, we are broke!
As you can see from someone who is neurodiverse I am the queen of staying safe and following safety measures of someone who is slightly scared of the world might help you stay safe.
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