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MANOHARAN DILUKSHAN

Walk for Autism 2026

My Activity Tracking

My tracker shows my steps for the 8 days of the challenge from 26th March to 2nd April. My goal progression shows all my steps including any I have done outside of the challenge days.

My Target: 80000 Steps

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Goal Progression

Steps walked so far:

650,767

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My Target:

80,000

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100% Complete

I'm walking 10,000 steps a day for Autism Initiatives

Walk for Autism is a fundraising challenge run by Autism Initiatives Group. Autism Initiatives Group is working towards a world where every autistic person has the support they need to thrive, every opportunity to fulfil their potential and a supportive, inclusive community to live in.

I'll be walking 10,000 steps a day from 26th March to 2nd April to raise money for this fantastic charity. Please sponsor me.

Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated 😊

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£551 + £78.34 GiftAid

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£500

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My updates

Albert Einstein and Autism

Sunday 29th Mar
Albert Einstein was never diagnosed with autism during his lifetime, as modern diagnostic criteria did not exist, but experts often speculate he may have been on the autism spectrum (specifically Asperger's syndrome) due to traits like social awkwardness, intense focus, speech delays as a child, and a preference for solitude.

Key Observations Regarding Einstein's Behavior:

Social & Communication Challenges: As a child, Einstein was a loner who often repeated sentences, a behavior that lasted until age seven. He was known for having difficulty with small talk and social interaction, preferring solitude or spending time with a few close friends.

Intense Focus & Special Interests: He exhibited hyper-focus, spending long periods in his study or on solitary activities like sailing, which is a trait seen in neurodivergent individuals.

Unique Cognitive Style: His ability to think "outside the box" and his reliance on visual, rather than verbal, thinking aligns with certain autism traits.

Alternative Theories: Some experts argue these behaviors could be attributed to high intelligence or suggest other neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, citing his disorganization and defiance of authority. 

While some researchers, such as Professor Michael Fitzgerald, have suggested Einstein displayed many traits of Asperger's syndrome, it is impossible to confirm a diagnosis, leading many to consider his cognitive style a form of "high-functioning" neurodivergence.

Walking around Harrow today

Saturday 28th Mar
Harrow School provides a comprehensive support system for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through its Learning Skills Department. While the school is an academically selective independent institution, it follows the national SEND Code of Practice as a model of good practice to ensure inclusive education

Successful first Day

Thursday 26th Mar

Mission Started

Thursday 26th Mar

Autism Unique Strengths and Traits

Thursday 26th Mar
Intense Focus: Many autistic individuals possess the ability to hyperfocus on special interests, becoming experts in specific subjects.

Attention to Detail: Autistic brains often excel at noticing patterns and details that others miss.

High Empathy: Contrary to myths, many autistic people feel intense empathy, sometimes experiencing a physical reaction to another person’s pain.

Excellent Memory: A strong attention to detail often results in exceptional memory for specific facts or experiences.

Creative Thinking: Many show great talent in music, art, theater, or technical fields. 

Communication

Wednesday 25th Mar

Autistic people may have different communication styles, skills and preferences to non-autistic people. They may use and understand words, tone of voice and body language, such as gesture and facial expressions, differently. 

Some autistic people have intermittent, unreliable, limited or no speech. They may communicate in other ways, for example: in writing or sign language, through gesture or sounds, or by using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), such as picture cards and/or high-tech devices.

What is autism?

Wednesday 25th Mar

Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability. Autistic people are different from each other, but for a diagnosis, they must share differences from non-autistic people in how they think, feel and communicate. 

Being autistic means you may feel things and react to them differently from non-autistic people. You may find socialising confusing or tiring, and you may become overwhelmed in loud or busy places. You may have intense interests, prefer order and routine, and use repeated movements or actions to calm yourself or express joy. You might mask your discomfort to fit in, which can lead to mental illness.

Thank you to my donors

£40

Nirrushan

Good luck machang and it's a great cause!

£32.23

Gajen Manohara

Well done on bringing awareness to this great cause, Dilu!

£30

Chinthaka Perera

Great to see. Wishing you the best for a great cause.

£30

Mike & Sofia & Boys

Uncle Dilu, just wanted to say a massive well done on smashing your Walk for Autism challenge 👏 Raising over £500 is seriously impressive, and for such an important cause too. You should be really proud of yourself—proper effort and commitment. Legend status well earned! 💚

£27.05

Anonymous

Good luck Dilu

£21.84

David Gray

Well done Dilu. I am pleased to support such a very worthy cause.

£21.84

Andrew - Aajj Consultants

Wishing all the best

£21.84

Anuz Tomar

hope you have fun doing this.

£21.84

Anastasia Angelopoulou

Keep going you got this my friend!!

£21.84

Dammi Archbold

£21.84

Minoth Kanagaratnam

Great cause….well done!

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Krithi

£20

Manoharan Dilukshan

£20

Christopher Management Consultings Limited

£16.56

Sujiv F

All the best!

£15

Roshan Fernando

£15

Kiki Rajaratnam

Such an amazing cause Dilu! Running for such a meaningful cause makes it even more special. cheering you on all way!

£11.33

Chris Hudson

Good luck Dilu, a great cause! Well done

£11.33

Mashi Silva

Well done Dilu!

£11.33

Rav Premalal

Well Done!

£11.33

Elen

Go for the gold.

£11.33

Udesh Kumarasinghe

All the best for the good course

£11.33

Helen Archbold

£11.33

Hiroshini Abeygunawardhana

Keep going Dilu good luck!

£11.33

Lakshana Richard Jeyakaran

Great Initiative Dilu !!

£11.33

Janith

Good Luck!

£11.09

Vitheya Upeandran

Well done Dilu 👏

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Ajabthash@yahoo.com

All the best Dilu

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Asanka Karunathilaka

Keep up the good work

£6.11

Anonymous

£5

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Vigna’s contribution

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Josh Wiffen

Great Cause Bro.

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