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Official Account for Ben Canham Online Activist featured on @ITVNews and @STVNews I love raising awareness for autism.

England, United Kingdom
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Ben Canham
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Hi, my name is Ben. I have autism and was diagnosed at the age of five. By nineteen, both of my parents had passed away. I’ve been through bullying, grief, and moments where I nearly gave up. But I’m still here. I chose to turn the negatives in my life into positives.
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The right people won't make you feel like you're too much or not enough. They'll appreciate you for who you are. 😊
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Every person is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Choose kindness. A few kind words could be the reason someone keeps going today. 😊
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Strength isn't pretending you're never hurt. Strength is waking up every day, carrying what life gave you, and choosing kindness anyway. That's the kind of person I want to be. 😊
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To those people in my life you’ve changed mine forever. 🫶🏻❤️
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Life taught me something I never expected. Family isn't always the people you're born to.
Sometimes it's the friends who stay. The people who answer the phone. The people who believe in you when you struggle to believe in yourself.
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My past shaped me, but it doesn't define me. It gave me compassion, resilience, and purpose. If my journey can help just one person keep going, every battle was worth fighting. ❤️
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Turn your battles into blessings. At 19, I lost both of my parents. I was bullied. I faced depression and anxiety while learning to navigate life as an autistic person. I don't have family to lean on, but I've been blessed with friends who became my family.
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Autism has taught me that different doesn't mean less. Everyone has strengths.
Everyone has challenges.Being autistic doesn't make me less capable, less valuable, or less deserving of understanding. It just means I experience the world differently. 😊
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Every conversation about autism is a chance to replace an assumption with understanding. 😊
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Autism is part of my identity. But it isn't my entire identity. I'm more than just my autism. I'm a person with my own personality, interests, strengths, and challenges. That's what I hope people see. 😊
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Ben Canham
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I want to be able to educate others on autism. 😊
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Autism is the way our brains process the world not a rulebook for who we are.
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One thing people often get wrong about autism is thinking we all dislike socializing. I'm autistic, and I genuinely enjoy talking to people. I seem to attract kind people, and I love getting to know them. Being autistic doesn't mean we all have the same personality.
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I don't want people to feel sorry for me because I'm autistic. I want people to understand me. There's a difference. That's why I share what autism is really like through my own experiences. If even one person sees autism differently because of something I post, it's worth it. 😊
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Ben Canham
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Everyone experiences autism differently. Having strengths doesn't mean I don't also face significant challenges. 😊
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Ben Canham
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Autism isn't a lack of ability it's a different way of thinking and experiencing the world. Different abilities can exist alongside real disabilities and support needs. 😊
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Ben Canham
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I’m truly grateful for the positive impact Dhar Mann Studios has had on my life. Thank you for reminding me that there is still so much good in the world. 😊
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Ben Canham
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The messages about never giving up and the power of treating people with compassion have helped me rebuild my confidence and keep moving forward.
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Ben Canham
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Over the last few years, watching Dhar Mann’s videos has helped me through some of my hardest moments. His stories remind me that kindness, hope, and believing in yourself can make a real difference.
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Ben Canham
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Life hasn’t always been easy for me. Living with autism, anxiety, and learning difficulties has brought many challenges, and there have been times when I felt lost and alone.
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