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April P-D.S.G. News
Looking forward to seeing you all at our post-diagnostic support group. The format will be similar to the usual formats in as much as I will be doing a presentation on sensory sensitivities. We will have the break with cakes…
Is It Ok To Ask Questions About Autism – Review
Book Review of “IS IT OK TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTISM?” By Abi Rawlins with Catherine Frizzell Foreword by: Michael Barton Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (21 Mar. 2017) The foreword is by Michael Barton, who is the author and…
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I Dream in Autism by Richard Maguire – Review
Book Review of “I Dream in Autism:” Not everything in colour is black and white. by Richard Maguire Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (24 Mar. 2014) I had the privilege of chairing the Adult Stream at the National Autistic…
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Dyspraxia & Developmental Coordination Difficulties
My niece, Amy, who some of you may remember spoke so eloquently at the Dyspraxia conference we held in October 2014 has sent me over the following. Obviously I have a personal interest in these and I particularly like the…
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Women And Girls With Autism Spectrum Disorder – Review
Book Review of “WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER” Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx Jessica Kingsley Publishers I felt privileged to chair the session that Sarah Hendrickx did at the Nation…
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Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum – Review
Book Review of “BITTERSWEET ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. I have just read the second of two books edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton which is…
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The Back to Front World of Azzie Artbuckle – Review
Book Review of “THE BACK TO FRONT WORLD OF AZZIE ARTBUCKLE” by Beth Montgomery Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another in the “Your Stories Matter” publications and begins with a very nice foreword “For all…
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Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum – Review
Book Review of “LOVE, PARTNERSHIP OR SINGLETON ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. There are forewords at the beginning of the book from Sarah Hendrickx, Dean Beadle and…
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Vera McLuckie and the Daydream – Review
Book Review of “VERA McLUCKIE AND THE DAYDREAM CLUB” by Jane Evans (Author), Ruth Mutch (Illustrator) Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another book in the ‘Your Stories Matter’ collection. ‘Your stories matter’ are independent educational…
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Emily’s Sister – Review
Book Review of “EMILY’S SISTER” A Family’s Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by Michele Gianetti (Author) and Tanja Russita (Illustrator) Publishers: Explainer HQ Based upon a real life experience, written by a parent of a child…
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Autistic woman lands job training others with autism and learning disabilities
An autistic woman who graduated from a skills training course has now been taken on by the training provider to support other people taking the course. Hilary Morgan (pictured), 21, from South Shields, who has an autism spectrum condition as…
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Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory – Review
Book Review of “Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory” by Nick Chown Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nick Chown is an independent Autism Researcher and Trainer who was one of Luke Beardon’s PhD students. The book focuses on the main theories of…
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Mental Health Today Update
Welcome to your Mental Health Today update In the past week, a report has called for schools to teach pupils about mental health alongside traditional subjects. We also highlight a book from Pavilion and an upcoming conference. Schools should be…
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Make ALL reasonable adjustments for disabled customers
I am mum of four living in Hertfordshire. Two of my children are diagnosed with autism. My daughter who is 7 is also visually impaired and a wheelchair user. Everyday life can be tough for our family. A simple trip…
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80% of autistic children experience school anxiety
Eight out of 10 autistic children find going to school so stressful that they experience anxiety. Of those, 58% find this anxiety so debilitating that they miss days at school, according to a new survey. The report, entitled When Will…
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CPS launches consultation on disability hate crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched new Public Policy Statements on Hate Crime and put them to a public consultation. The statements focus on crimes against disabled people, racial and religious and homophobic and transphobic hate crime. The policy…
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Further Developments in Axia-ASD
We are delighted to announce further developments in Axia ASD Ltd. Firstly, Scott Bailey has joined the team as Technical Supervisor. Some of you may have met him at our Adult Post-Diagnostic Support Group at “the Creative table”. This is…
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