ABOUT ME

Hi, I am Andy. I came up with the idea while I was sat in a tree in April 2020.
Now, I dedicate all of my time to Spectrum Gaming, because I am determined to do as much as I can to make sure autistic young people avoid the struggles I and other autistic adults faced growing up.

ANDY ⋆ 27 ⋆ HE/HIM

I CARE ABOUT

MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH AND BEING SILLY
(Even if everyone says my humour is terrible and that I am cringe)HELPING PEOPLE AND MAKING SURE THEY FEEL SAFE/ COMFORTABLE/ HAPPY
I will always try my best to help.LEARNING
I am always reflecting and learning so I can be the best I can be.SPECTRUM GAMING
I really believe in what we do.

I DISLIKE

LOSING
I am a very bad sore loser! I am very competitive at times.KNOWING SOMEONE IS UPSET
I am very empathetic and care a lot about other people's feelings.WHEN PEOPLE DON'T TRY TO UNDERSTAND AUTISM
Especially if their job involves supporting my fellow autismoidsPINEAPPLE ON PIZZA
Do I need to say more?

Communication Preferences
I tend to be online most days, but this doesn't mean I am always available. In addition to being in the online community, I run advocacy projects, apply for funding, support the staff team, attend meetings, run meetups and a lot more.I love talking to SG members, but unfortunately I get too many messages for me to be able to reply to. This means that I tend to not reply to direct messages unless they are urgent.But this isn't personal and I love chatting playing with people whenever I get the chance!

Safeguarding I am a Designated Safeguarding Lead at Spectrum Gaming, which means that I am responsible for making sure young people feel safe, comfortable and happy - so please feel welcome to get in touch if you are worried about yours, or someone else's safety.The best way to get in touch with a Safeguarding Lead is by making an Adult Staff Support Ticket on Discord, as I am not always working. But if your concern involves another member of staff, please feel welcome to message me directly and I will respond as soon as I can.

Getting Help The best way to get help is to make a support ticket in the Spectrum Gaming Discord server.You might feel that I am best placed to help because I created SG, but others may be able to help more quickly, or offer better support than I can as I am not always available.If you struggling, please remember you can:
- Talk to a trusted adult
- Call Childline 0800 1111
- Call Hopeline UK 0800 068 4141If you are in danger, please call 999.

Gaming

Some of my favourite games

Roller Coasters

I had a fear of heights for a very long time, but in 2024 I went on a roller coaster for the first time and now love them!

Running

Before SG I used to run LOTS. After a 4 year break, I recently started again and I am loving it.

Anime

I LOVE anime. Here are some of my favourites: favourites are JJBA, OPM, JJK, AOT and Mob Psycho

Music

I am ALWAYS listening to music. I like most genres, but at the moment particularly love Porter Robinson, Charli XCX, Toby Fox, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Good Kid.I am seeing Porter Robinson live for the second time next year!

My 2023 Spotify Wrapped

My most listened to song last year