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Steve Silberman: “Neurotribes” (2016) – Review

Book Review of “Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently” by Steve Silberman Published by Allen and Unwin ISBN 9781760113643 I came to the subject of autism aged 53, around 26th November

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NAS “Autism and Employment Survey 2016”

Autism and Employment Survey 2016 The National Autistic Society charity is launching a big campaign this autumn to increase understanding of autism and workplace support among employers. To help them, they want to hear more about the experiences of autistic

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BBC “BodyPositive” – What is Neurodiversity?

So what’s Neurodiversity? At the BBC we define it as a wide spectrum that covers a range of hidden neurological conditions like Autism/Asperger’s, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s, learning disabilities – to name just a few! [button icon=circle-arrow-e]READ MORE[/button] Share This Post:

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Language & Communication differences between boys and girls on the Autism Spectrum

RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED Would you like to take part in a study exploring differences in the language and communication skills of boys and girls on the autism spectrum? Researchers conducting this project are looking for 20 girls and 20

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Horizon – 2014: “Living with Autism”

Hello Carly, It was lovely to meet you on Wednesday at the support group meeting. Almost by accident I found the Horizon programme from 2014 which was mentioned in the meeting, and duly watched it. I’m sending a link, just

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Too Much Information Campaign

It’s not much use knowing a word unless you know what it means. Almost everyone in the UK (99.5%) has heard of autism. But, despite this, only 16% of autistic people and families think the public understands them. The National

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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – March 2016

Minutes of the Eleventh Post-Diagnostic Support Group 30th March 2016 Today’s group was attended by 29 people. Items discussed were: Linda explained to the group the recent expansion of Axia ASD Ltd. Dr Amandip Bahia (Dip) starts with us on

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Too Much Information – World Autism Awareness Week

Saturday 2 April to Friday 8 April 2016 World Autism Awareness Week World Autism Awareness Week is back! There is no better time in the year to raise awareness about autism and make a difference to the lives of autistic

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“Employable Me” – New BBC2 Documentary on Autism and Employment

The National Autistic Society are promoting a new BBC three-part documentary series about autism and employment which started on BBC Two on 23rd March 2016 at 9pm. You can read more HERE… The first episode is currently available on the

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Westminster Briefing – Supporting People With Autism

Supporting People With Autism: Building on the Government’s Strategy London | Wednesday 25th May | 11.00am – 3.30pm The recent progress report on the Government’s Autism Strategy outlines what more needs to be done to improve the lives of those

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Calling for People with High Functioning Autism or Asperger syndrome – Study Request

People with High Functioning Autism or Asperger syndrome. Can you help this study about relationships, etc? Professor Richard Hastings writes: I’m part of a project called SAY-Families (also with Glasgow and Bangor Universities). The aim of the SAY-Families project is

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Future of Jobcentre Plus inquiry launched

[full] [half flow=”start”] The Work and Pensions Committee launched an inquiry into the future of Jobcentre Plus, the public employment service arm of the “Department for Work and Pensions” (DWP). [/half] [half flow=”end”] [/half] [/full] READ MORE… Share This Post:

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Recent BBC News Stories on Autism

The BBC have recently run two stories on their website which we would like to share with you. [full] [half flow=”start”] How a cat enabled an autistic six-year-old to communicate Which you can watch HERE. [/half] [half flow=”end”] ‘Not just

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At long last, Matthew is to be moved! – Petition Update

Petition Update for “Help my son get the autism care he needs” “At long last, Matthew is to be moved!” 16 Mar 2016 — Yesterday evening we met Minister for Social Care Mr Burt with our MP Helen Hayes. We can

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Calling All Young People & Parents of Children With Autism

“CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE & PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM” – Update on “Help my son get the autism care he needs” Petition 11 Mar 2016 — Tired of reports that only consult the people who should be delivering the

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Free our autistic son from ‘prison’ update

Yesterday ITV’s “This Morning” spoke to the parents of an autistic teenager who claim he has spent the last six months “living like a prisoner” stuck inside a psychiatric unit. Matthew Garnett, 15, has autism, learning difficulties and ADHD, as

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Network Autism – Interview with Professor Tony Attwood

Interview with Professor Tony Attwood: autism and mental health I would really recommend this. He talks about: Mental health Women DSM removing Aspergers Read the article and watch the full interview HERE. This video is an interview with Professor Tony

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Guest Speaker at the March P-D.S.G.

Post-Diagnostic Support Group Guest Speaker, Barbara Green. As Linda mentioned at our last monthly post-diagnostic support group, at our March meeting we are having a talk by Barbara Green who is a Clinical Psychologist who Linda knows. The session will

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