Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Dyspraxia

On Thursday last week Carly Bailey was invited to the Changing Faces Fundraising Gala held in Bloomsbury Ballroom, London as their guest of honour and spoke to the audience regarding her journey with Changing Faces. Changing Faces have helped Carly enormously with her facial difference and she continues to work with them as one of…
Post-Diagnostic Support Group Guest Speaker, Barbara Green. As Linda mentioned at our last monthly post-diagnostic support group, at our March meeting we are having a talk by Barbara Green who is a Clinical Psychologist who Linda knows. The session will be designed to explain carers rights under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and…

Dates for the Post-Diagnostic Support Group Sessions – 2016 We now have confirmation of the dates for our Post-Diagnostic Support Group which are to be held at the new Lifestyle Centre in Crewe. Photographs and details of the new venue will be posted after our group meeting on 30th March. Wednesday 4th May 2016 11:00…

As you may have seen in our recent “January 2016 Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes”, we are actively seeking your thoughts, perspectives and opinions on what the content and context of our next conference could contain. There are only a few questions, and we would appreciate it if you could find the time to fill the…

As some of you may be aware, Professor Franscesca Happe from King’s College London is conducting research studies into Autism & Aging (you can read about them Here) We are pleased to confirm Professor Happe’s PhD student Esra Zivrali will be attending our Post-Diagnostic Support Group on 20th January 2016. We hope as many people…

We would like to bring peoples attention to The N.A.S. Schools’ Autism Awareness Week. Click the image below to find out more… Share This Post:

Here at Axia, we would like to share with people a Post from the National Autistic Society of an exciting, unique and unconventional new event organised by people with autism. “AutismCon is a day-long convention with talks, workshops and performances. It’s an amazing celebration of autism: where special interests are encouraged, communication comes in all…
The final footage we are able to share, recorded at our recent “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference, comes from the Question and Answer Section. Share This Post:

Minutes of the eighth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 25th November 2015 Today’s group was attended by 14 people. Items discussed were: Our conference was discussed and Linda asked for feedback from the group and also informed attendees who weren’t present at the conference that the presentation slides and videos are available to view on our website.…
We are pleased to share Linda’s Second Presentation of the day, recorded at our recent “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference. Share This Post:

We are pleased to share Linda’s First Presentation of the day, recorded at our recent “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference. We look forward to sharing further presentations as and when they become available. Share This Post:
We are pleased to share Calvin’s Presentation,recorded at our recent “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference. We look forward to sharing further presentations as and when they become available. Share This Post:

“Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference Slide Shows Following the huge success of our Conference yesterday, we are uploading the slides from the various presentations. Dr. Luke Beardon Carly Bailey Dr. Linda Buchan Calvin Atkinson Share This Post:
As recorded in our minutes of the last Post-Diagnostic Support Group, here are the details of Neils intended trek. [full] [half flow=”start”][/half] [half flow=”end”][/half] [/full] In April 2016 Neil and Chris are undertaking a Charity Challenge on sections of The Great Wall of China. As we wish every penny from your donations to go to…

This has been sent to Axia-ASD, and we think it may be of interest to some of our readers. Working in Partnership to Deliver Better Outcomes for People with Autism Grange Wellington Hotel, London Thursday 12th November 2015 KEY SPEAKER: Jane Harris Director of External Affairs and Social Change The National Autistic Society Event Details …

Notice to All Attendees Here is the final conference programme for our conference on Wednesday 11 November 2015. If you wish to attend you have to pay before Friday 6 November. We cannot accept payment on the day and you will not be able to come to the conference. Apologies if this sounds blunt but…

Here is the outcome of the event which we are aware some of you went to. Listening Event 1st September 2015 Please be aware the next event is the Space4Autism AGM on Monday 19 October (details are within the PDF link above or click on SPACE4AUTISM to take you to their calendar page). Share This…

We have been asked by East Cheshire ECG to share their new poster for the next of the CCG ‘The Art of the Possible’ listening events, regarding autism and ADHD services in Eastern Cheshire (here), and advise people to please register their interest in this event by contacting Penny Hughes to let her know which…