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…

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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Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay – Interview with Sarah Hendrickx Join Mona Kay as she focuses on increasing understanding of the strengths, differences, and challenges in mixed neurotype relationships. Whether you’re autistic, neurotypical or allistic, this podcast is for you!…

Research participants needed Sleep in Adults with ADHD: Exploring Strategies for Navigating Difficulty Sleeping. Up to 80% of adults with ADHD report some kind of difficulty sleeping (e.g., restless legs, delayed sleep onset, daytime sleepiness). Despite how common it is,…

The number of autistic people dying by suicide year after year is a national scandal. Today, following the inquest of Caitlyn Scott-Lee, a 16-year-old autistic girl who chose to end her own life, we have written an open letter to…

The Blue Badge scheme is designed to allow parking concessions for those with disabilities or health conditions, and it can help them access services, go shopping, socialize, or make travelling to and from work a little bit easier. The Department…

Personal Independence Payments, commonly known as PIP, are usually available to those on the Autism Spectrum. The National Autistic Society have a number of resources describing what PIP is and how to apply for it. Below are some resources which…

Autism and Anaesthesia: A Simple Framework for Everyday Practice – Science Direct Learning objectives By reading the full article you should be able to: Explain the specific challenges faced by autistic patients presenting for anaesthesia. Recognise when patients of all…

This is a follow up to our recent “Buckland Review of Autism Employment” post. Below is an easy read version of the Buckland Review of Autism Employment, which can be found by clicking on the image or link below https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e04acdcf7eb16adff57fb3/the-buckland-review-easy-read.pdf…

A bold new government-backed review, led by Sir Robert Buckland MP, has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and stay in work. Review sets out 19 recommendations to support more autistic people…

We are aware we ask our guests to fill in a developmental history questionnaire as part of our assessment process. We know form filling is daunting We are also aware it can be a really emotional experience thinking about all…

Ambiguous interview questions and application forms are keeping autistic people out of work, a report has found. While 53.6% of all disabled people are in work, only 30% of autistic people are, the latest official figures show. One autistic person…