It could not be easier to take part in World Autism Awareness Week (26 March – 2 April 2018) and doing so is invaluable to autistic people and their families. Last year, we saw our biggest World Autism Awareness Week…

Minutes of the Twenty Sixth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 13th December 2017   The meeting was very well attended with 46 delegates & a very lovely “Therapy dog”. Minutes taken by Linda Saint Speakers – Sarah Hendrix & James Holden SUBJECT…

Thank you to those who came along to the post-diagnostic support group. We really appreciate the invaluable feedback about the group received on post-it notes. Ronnie suggested that the questions could be taken away and returned at a later date…

Season’s greetings from everyone at The National Autistic Society, including Chris Packham, who became one of our ambassadors this year. Share This Post:

We just wanted to provide an up date in regards to the research at The university of Salford and their interventions study. The intervention now has a provisional start date for the 29th of January 2018 and participant intake will…

Following yesterdays discussion on BBC Breakfast regarding autism, the BBC uploaded some interesting clips to FaceBook. Click the image below to visit FaceBook and watch the clip. Share This Post:

The National Autistic Society ask you to support this campaign about adult social care if you have not done so already. This is not just about autism but about all social care. None of us know when we might need…

A lovely, short talk from a 16 year old female, celebrating all things unique and extraordinary about autism. Share This Post:

The National Autistic Society – Care and Support Alliance campaign Dear All, As a member of the Care and Support Alliance, we’re campaigning with over 80 other leading charities for a properly funded care system for the millions of people…

Minutes of the Twenty Fifth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 8th November 2017 Today’s group was attended by 41 people. Apologies Cal introduced himself and the team from Axia ASD Ltd. He then apologised for Dr Buchan not being there and explained…

The UK Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee have opened an inquiry into PIP and ESA Assessments.   They are currently accepting written submissions, the deadline for which is Friday 10th November 2017. The Committee invites evidence on the effectiveness of…

None of us here at Axia have seen this as yet, so please leave a comment if you have. Review by Adam Starkey for Metro.co.uk – Tuesday 17th Oct 2017 Chris Packham shows the bliss and affecting pitfalls of isolation…