Another week begins and today we had three diagnosticians in.   The National Autistic Society have published a very helpful update which may be of interest so we have reposted below.   Calvin is continuing with his game reviews, posting…

I was delighted to receive my copy of ‘Your Autism – Summer 2020 Edition’ today – always full of lots of very useful information. I was also incredibly delighted to see a photograph in one of the interviews of Calvin…

Another excellent day at Axia, with four diagnosticians working today.   We also had our Annual Directors’ Meeting which was very productive, looking to the future. We will also be following up some ideas that were mentioned there at our…

It has been a very busy day here at Axia today. We had five clinicians in all doing sterling work, as always.   Just remind you that Calvin and Ren will be streaming later at 7:30pm and the game will…

Another great day today at Axia!   Bev has alerted me to the ‘Natural Voice Network’ which is a singing group for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You can find out more on their website: https://naturalvoice.net/   There is…

Hello everyone!   Another successful day today. Again, three diagnosticians working really hard for us. Also, working hard in a different capacity are Maja and Renwick. You may remember that Renwick is training to be a Mental Health Nurse and…

We are heading towards a Bank Holiday on Friday so tomorrow will be our last day of this week. We’ve had three clinicians in today, all doing sterling work, as always.   I have noticed that recently there has been…

Following on from our ‘Star Wars’ references yesterday, Renwick and Calvin are delighted to hear of the announcement of the new director for the next film in the franchise: Taika Waititi.   Ren and Cal will be streaming tonight as…

I asked the team who are working tirelessly to keep us going, what ideas they might have for todays bulletin, as I don’t want to keep repeating that it’s been another brilliant day we’ve had here at Axia, and have…

Hannah Williamson, one of our Clinical Psychologists, works in an NHS learning disability team in Oldham as well as working for Axia.   She has shared these resources from her other role, that might provide some tips on managing distress…

We’d like to draw your attention to the following research project which is being carried out by the University of York.   We know only too well how so many of you have been bullied, and thought this might be…

Bev Lonergan, our domestic assistant, alerted me to a BBC news item regarding autistic people and people with learning disabilities.   On the Victoria Derbyshire Show, Jane Harris from the National Autistic Society explained there are 700,000 children and adults…

Welcome to another week, which we are expecting to be as productive as ever here at Axia ASD.   Just to remind everyone, we are still offering referrals, either conducted face to face following all social distancing guidelines or via…

We have been working increasingly with the National Autistic Society in recent times, and continue to share with you their monthly newsletter (see below). You can sign up for email updates from the NAS by visiting https://www.autism.org.uk/ and scrolling down…

We have been communicating with the National Autistic Society and here is a reminder of their useful resources. Click here or on the image below.   Calvin and Ren had a very entertaining live stream this afternoon playing Jackbox in…

At the risk of boring everyone, it was another excellent day at Axia.   Again interest was shown in Calvins book, which, to remind people, is available in 3 formats, PAPERBACK directly from Lulu, EBOOK also from Lulu, or KINDLE…

We have started a new week and already received new referrals.   We thought the following article published by the National Autistic Society may prove useful. Linda and Calvin Directors of Axia ASD Ltd.   As a result of the…

We have had another successful day, and indeed week here at Axia. We have the priviledge of working with colleagues in Alder Hey, and people may be aware that football is extremely important to many people from Liverpool. Football is…