Why we’re underdiagnosing autistic girls | R.AGE Published on 4 Apr 2023 4:43:19 PM Autistic girls have a much higher risk of mental health and psychiatric disorders than neurotypical girls, especially if they’re not diagnosed. So why is it so…

Some NHS trusts or services appear to have announced changes to the criteria for an autism assessment referral. Tim Nicholls, Head of Influencing and Research at the National Autistic Society, said: “We are incredibly concerned about anything that makes it…

“To me, autism acceptance means being comfortable having a conversation about how my brain works differently, and how this might hinder and help my personality.” Chris Packham World Autism Acceptance Week is approaching and we need you more than ever…

At a glance Nate Courtney, from south-west London, has written a letter to the prime minister telling him his parents feel “failed and forgotten” The letter is part of the Let Parents be Parents campaign, which is calling for local…

We would just like to remind everyone who attend our Post-Diagnostic Support Groups, that the attendees have an opportunity to nominate the group for the “Autism Hero Awards 2023”. Axia’s PDSGs are quite unique, so those of you who join…

Rebecca Duffus is an Advisory Teacher working with students and educators in mainstream and specialist schools, plus local council and education services. Here, Rebecca discusses the importance of supporting young people to understand their autistic identity. Research shows that having…

Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way. In episode one, which is now available to watch, Chris helps a comedian connect with her mum and a non-speaking man find a voice. Share…

Invite your MP to speak out on autism diagnosis delays This Monday, there will be a debate in Parliament about the long waiting lists for an autism assessment. This is our opportunity to get MPs talking about an issue that…

The Scottish Government are looking to recruit neurodivergent people to take part in a panel that will help them design an inclusive consultation for a new proposed bill. If you are based in Scotland, and would be interested in applying,…

Our office will close at 4.45pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 In the meantime, you can catch up on any posts you may have missed from our Facebook groups here and here, and…

The podcast, hosted by Psychotherapist Catherine Asta, is designed to give late discovered autistic women a voice. Episode Description Our guest today on our first ever episode is me, Catherine Asta, the Founder of The Late Discovered Club. Having always…

Signage Change Clients coming for a face to face appointment, please note that the sign on the building has been changed and now says BASEPOINT business centres rather than Red Hill House. If you are travelling by car, Red Hill…

Special occasions, celebrations and holidays can be overwhelming for autistic people. The PDA Society have put together some general suggestions of helpful approaches for PDA families & individuals which can also be shared with wider family & friends to help…

Last year, Madeleine joined us as a Work-Based Learner as part of her Psychology course at the University of Chester; some of you may remember that we posted a link to the online questionnaire that she used for her dissertation…

Last year Florence Neville presented a talk to our PDSG on “Autistic Health and Wellbeing” Now people are being invited to take part in Florence’s research on how and where other autistic adults use ‘alone-time’ to improve their wellbeing. For…