Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Dyspraxia

We would like to let people know that some members of the Axia team are intending to be in Crewe for this “Autism Hour” event. Crewe SEAT – 10th October 2018 10am – 11am We understand that a car dealership can be a stressful place if you have Autism which is why we are holding…

10,000 Autism Hours are taking place from 6-13 October It might seem early, but we know many of you are already planning for Christmas. However, for many autistic people Christmas shopping can be an overwhelming and unpleasant experience. In fact, 64% of autistic people generally avoid going to the shops at any time, let alone…

Axia-ASD Post Diagnostic Support Group – Programme Winter 2018-2019 Crewe Lifestyle Centre – ask at Reception and you will told where the group is held All meetings are from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Refreshments are provided. The group talks are presented by Sarah Hendrickx, an autistic adult, author and diagnostician at Axia-ASD unless otherwise stated. Wednesday…

Following our recent Post-Diagnostic Support Group we received an email from a participant who wished to share the following: The Girl with the Curly Hair Hi Just to say, I am really enjoying being being part of the Axia ASD group & the presentations are helpful. I have seen an event in Liverpool…

The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour Last year over 5,000 retailers took part in the world’s first mass participation Autism Hour. We hope that even more retailers take part this year. Share This Post:

REMINDER: Our next Post-Diagnostic Support Group takes place on Wednesday 29th August between 12pm and 2pm at the Lifestyle Centre in Crewe. This month is going to be a relatively informal event hosted by Linda with a Q&A session for members of Axia . As usual, cakes and refreshments will be provided. We look forward…

Embracing the Autistic Voice to Transform Attitudes Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University, Wrexham, LL11 2AW FRIDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 2018 8.30 am – 5.00 pm KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Dr Wenn Lawson PhD, CPsychol. AFBPsS. MAPs Psychologist, lecturer and author, Dr Wenn has run his own business for 23 years. At 2 years of age, he was misdiagnosed…

Thursday 27th September 2018 THIS AUTUMN’S HOT TICKET! We work tirelessly to raise the funds needed to tour the Big Top across the UK bringing the joy of live performance to children often excluded from events of this kind due to their needs or circumstances. Local businesses have kindly supported our donated ticket programme so…

North Wales 3rd Annual Autism Conference TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Remember the great line-up last year? Great speakers lined up for this year too! Share This Post:

Our Autumn Seminars We are delighted that Cerebra are joining us again in September, to deliver a seminar about the change from DLA to Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for children turning 16. This seminar should be hugely informative and is helpful to anyone who supports a young person between the ages of 13 and 16. …

REMINDER: Our next Post-Diagnostic Support Group takes place on Wednesday 18th July between 12pm and 2pm at the Lifestyle Centre in Crewe. This month our Guest Speaker is Sarah Hendrickx who will be giving a presentation on “Happiness”. As usual, cakes and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!…

Following our celebration of Autism Pride day last year, we are pleased to promote Agony Autie who is hosting this years Chester Autistic Pride Picnic – Grosvenor Park, Chester – 1st July 2018 On Sunday 1st July 2018, Chester celebrates “Autistic Pride” and welcomes peers, friends & allies of the Autistic Community for a Picnic…

Improving the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities: Combating Inequalities in Health, Education and Employment Strand Palace Hotel Thursday 5th July 2018 KEY SPEAKERS: Professor Runswick – Cole Chair in Education University of Sheffield Dr Ashok Roy Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Lead, Community Learning Disability Services Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust Ingrid…

We just wished to give a final reminder to people, that we are pleased to have Dr. John Biddulph as our guest speaker at our Post-Diagnostic Support Group tomorrow. John runs “Autism Outreach” and is a specialist provider of autism and Asperger Syndrome (ASD) training, courses, mentoring, and counselling. For the past 14 years he…

London Anime Gaming Con this 6-8 July – Timetable is Released (& Important Animeleague Updates) The timetable for London Anime & Gaming Con this 6-8 July has just been released, complete with an amazing lineup! Highlights include voice actors Quinton Flynn, Paul St Peter and MasakoX as well as international cosplayer Ani-Mia. We also have…

Digital Kids Show 2018 Manchester Central, Manchester Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th November 2018 Enter discount code TLDKS10 at checkout to receive 10% off tickets! Digital Kids Show have announced heaps of new activities for families in Manchester this November including fair rides, Princesses, Superheroes, slime, snow and glow! There’s plenty to keep kids of…

REMINDER: Our next Post-Diagnostic Support Group takes place on Wednesday 6th June between 12pm and 2pm at the Lifestyle Centre in Crewe. This month our Guest Speaker will be Dr. John Biddulph whose presentation is titled “A personal perspective: Exploring sensory differences” As usual, cakes and refreshments will be provided. We look forward…

Book your tickets to The Autism Shows taking place in London, Birmingham and Manchester in June! Dear Supporter, We’d like to invite you to this year’s Autism Shows. Come to this year’s show to: hear the UK’s leading autism professionals and researchers learn practical strategies and approaches discover hundreds of specialist products and services listen…