Axia Weekly Bulletin – 18/6/21

Posted on June 18, 2021 by

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Another busy week here at Axia with our clinicians carrying out excellent work.

Just a reminder to those of you who are due to visit us for face-to-face appointments, all staff and visitors are required to wear masks in the communal areas of the building, unless exempt. We are still observing the Social Distancing rule of 2 metres and have hand sanitiser available in all of our clinic rooms and offices, in addition to those positioned around the building. Visitors are reminded to keep themselves and others safe by using the hand sanitiser provided before entering and leaving the building. Our clinic rooms allow the space for Social Distancing of 2 metres so families and individuals can remove their masks, if wearing, once inside the room should they feel more comfortable in doing so. There is now also a separate entrance and exit to the building to avoid congestion at the front door.

If you have a virtual appointment with us, please see the post: ‘Advice for those Attending Virtual Appointments’.

Announcements

This Summer, after being closed to the public for over a year due to Covid-19, Hart Club is proud to be launching Hart School… Art School with a difference! Read all about it here!

The Greater Manchester Autism Consortium has released a survey for Post Diagnostic Support in Salford and the Greater Manchester area. If you’re interested and would like to take part, please click here.

A heart-breaking article appeared in the news last week regarding Ty Coryton, a children’s residential home and specialist school in Cardiff. The article describes how autistic children and young people in their care have allegedly been treated, and we at Axia felt it was important to state our position on the subject. You can read the full article here.

Two news articles were published last week around the subject of Dyspraxia, and we’re happy to see this condition getting some recognition.

“Our Understanding of Dyspraxia is still stuck in the dark ages” – Article by iNews here.

“My Dyspraxic Life” is a BBC Radio Sheffield Special, which you can find here.

The National Autistic Society has published an article on Mental Health and Employment, which you can read here.

The National Autistic Society has also published an article, “Celebrating Our Heroes”, to give thanks to all the wonderful people who gave their time during Volunteers’ Week. Read more here.

Florence Neville, who talked about Autistic Health and Wellbeing at our recent PDSG (find the recording here), wrote up her notes from questions which had arisen and published them here.