On Thursday 24 April at 10:15, the Committee will hear from three witnesses who advocate for better health and care services for autistic people. 
Paula McGowan OBE (Also on BlueSky), Founder of Oliver McGowan mandatory training on learning disability…
The National Autistic Society – It’s How You Show Up Our surveys show there is a significant gap in understanding of autism and the ways in which people can support autistic people and their families. Showing up for autistic people…
To mark World Autism Acceptance Day, the House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 is today launching its Call for Evidence inviting written contributions to its inquiry. Background The Committee wants to understand how well the Autism Act,…
Hey folks, If you or anyone you know or work with may benefit from free co-produced/specialised therapy for social anxiety disorder in autistic people, we’re looking for participants! *We’re particularly keen on recruiting a diverse sample if possible. So to…
Autistic people and their families are facing #AConstantFight for support. From diagnosis, to education, to healthcare, employment and beyond, as soon as one round ends, it feels like another starts. We are hosting an event in parliament to make sure…
Before I log off for the festive period, I wanted to share this exciting news! @dyspraxiamagazine has published my recent OT article. If you haven’t read Dyspraxia Magazine it is currently free and you can access it here: https://lnkd.in/e45F7S7t The…
“Blamed Instead of Helped” – Uncovering How Parents of Autistic Children Experience Parental Blame William Gomes Published Nov 20, 2024 A Ground-Breaking Study Sheds Light on a Pervasive Problem and Provides Recommendations for Change The “Autism and Parental Blame Project”…
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton are holding an online information event for people with lived experience who might be interested in getting involved in shaping the training of Clinical & Educational Psychologists & CBT therapists.…
I am getting excited for our next 2-day webinar which aims to provide knowledge and insights around how we can better understand and support individuals with a dual diagnosis of autism and ADHD. The programme features leading autism specialists (many…
As you know, Axia sincerely values peoples interests, hence we try to do film reviews, game reviews and book reviews and so on, and we welcome Guest Reviews, the most recent of which was from Helen on Lynne Jones excellent…
Steve Silberman, writer on the Grateful Dead and autism, dies at 66 Steve Silberman, a journalist who championed autism rights and wrote for the Grateful Dead, died Wednesday night. He was 66. Silberman’s husband, Keith Karraker, announced the death Thursday…
Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian’s Guide to Autism Hardcover – 18 July 2024 by Pierre Novellie Comedian Pierre Novellie was on stage when a heckler suggested he was autistic. Usually, this disruption would be water off a…
Hello everyone, Our next Post Diagnostic Support Group Session is being held on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at our usual time, 12:00pm until 2:00pm. The session is being taken by, Dr Linda Buchan and Jacqui Brett and the topic…
You may remember at a recent PDSG, Hillary Newhall described designing an autism friendly garden to be created for the RHS Flower Show in Tatton Park. Joe and I visited on Thursday. The garden is sensational, and the Judges awarded…
Hello everyone, Please note that our admin office will be closed today, 24th June, between the hours of 1.30 and 3.30 due to staff training. Please bear with us during this time as the phones will not be manned. We…
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Hillary Newhall CMLI, is thrilled to announce that her Terrace Garden show entry for the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2024 has been accepted. Hilary is looking forward to creating a space that not only…
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Steph Jones discuss how therapy can better serve autistic individuals. Understanding Autism Jones highlights the need for recognizing autism in therapy to improve support and outcomes. Customized Approaches The importance of tailoring…
The The National Autistic Society’s ambassador, Chris Packham, describes what he loves about their garden at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show. Click HERE to watch the video on Linkedin. At our next Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting, after a…
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