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Nearly 2,000 adults and hundreds of children with learning disabilities or autism are being held in mental health units, with an average stay of more than five years, despite repeated abuse scandals. Justine Smith reports Shortly after her 18th birthday,…

I am absolutely exhausted I have been awake until 2am this morning trying to get people to sign Olivers petition After being in parliament yesterday It was made clear to me that I need as many signatures as possible to…

Consultation description This consultation considers the extent to which the Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training (the code) provides Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the necessary guidance to meet the legislative requirement…

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Every neurodivergent student should be able to get the education they need. Many neurodivergent students are being failed and denied the most basic support, or adjustments at school. Too many educators lack the knowledge and skills in understanding these communities…

Education Report 2023 Published on 30 May 2023 It’s the little things, being able to use a quiet room, not having to wear a uniform that feels uncomfortable or being able to use an exit pass to leave the classroom…

We are aware that Axia currently does not use the Quantitative Behavioural (QB) test to assess for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and wanted to provide you with an overview as of why.  What is the QB test for ADHD:…

The article below was written by Carly Jones, who recently was kind enough to be our guest speaker for our February PDSG. You can watch that here. We know you don’t need to go abroad to have a wonderful holiday…

The “Anna Kennedy Online Charity” created the “Autism Hero Awards” as an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase accomplishments as well as enhancing…

Health service managers in south-west England say new restrictions are needed because of a huge rise in waiting lists NHS managers in south-west England have imposed new rules that could deny autism assessments to thousands of children in a move…

Chris meets Anton, a teaching assistant and trance DJ with a deep love of Middlesbrough FC, and Ethan, a 19-year-old student and aspiring rapper from Essex. He helps them make films to reveal to their friends and classmates how Anton…

We are very pleased to announce, that after many months of work, Axia are now fully operational in our new premises at Brookside Farm Cottage! Below is the new address, directions on how to find us, and a video walk…

Last week, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, laid out the Government’s plans for spending. He promised that disability benefits would rise in line with inflation, and that additional funding would be made available to health, social care and education. This funding…

BBC Sounds – Room 5, Series 2, Ep4: Joel Released On: 01 Feb 2022 – Available for over a year ‘I stare at my own reflection, trying to remind myself that I’m not dead.’ Joel never understood why he felt…

BBC Sounds – Room 5, Series 2, Ep1: Holly Released On: 01 Nov 2022 – Available for over a year Aged 39, Holly Smale was a successful author – the creator of the bestselling series of children’s books, Geek Girl.…