Jo Garner has asked us to share this news from CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT ChAPS are launching a new adult group for their members. Their new social group for adults on the spectrum starts today, 19th September. Share This Post:

Developing Community Services to Deliver Better Outcomes for People with Autism Dr. Buchan and I will be attending this conference in London on 22nd September and we will report feedback to our October Post-Diagnostic Speaker Update: Developing Community Services to Deliver Better Outcomes for People with Autism Strand Palace Hotel Thursday 22nd September 2016 KEY…

Jo Garner has asked us to share this news from CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT Hi Everyone I am so pleased to be finally able to write and tell you about our new activities funded by People’s Health Trust – 51 Community Interest Companies raising money to address health inequalities across England, Scotland and Wales through…

Alex Lowery is starting a new social group. Are you autistic/asperger syndrome? Are you aged between 18 and 30? Come along to this new group. We will watch an episode of Dr Who, bring along anything to do with Doctor Who you like. Cos play as any Doctor or character… Be yourself. This is a…

A collaborative event for North West commissioners of services for people with autism Event information This autism event has been arranged in partnership with Regional North NHS England team and the North East and Cumbria Transforming Care Partnership. The event is open to people with autism, their families and carers and commissioners and professionals from…

Minutes of the Fourteenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 17th August 2016 Today’s group was attended by 36 people. Items discussed were: Linda explained to the group that today would be a more informal, creative session facilitated by Carly’s husband, Scott, with tile designing, colouring in, drawing, doodling and in addition, Calvin would be doing a “Pokémon…

North Wales 1st Annual Autism Conference Communication Across the Spectrum The first North Wales Annual Autism Conference is an opportunity for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Condition, their families and professionals to network and access credible information from educators, researchers and specialists working in the field of autism. This is an opportunity to hear their…

Autism Networks is working hard to provide additional services. To support this they are now open during the daytime on Tuesday 10:30am till 12:30pm and again on Thursday 12:15pm till 2:30pm. They are also developing the front of the centre and we now have a new carparking area that will take 7 – 8 cars.…

SUNDAY JUNE 19th HYDE PARK, LONDON 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. You are invited you to attend the Second Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. This is a free public event for all autistic people. Non-autistic people will be very welcome. Children are welcome. Meet up in Hyde Park at 1.00 p.m. No food…

Minutes of the ThirteenthPost-Diagnostic Support Group8th June 2016 Today’s group was attended by 25 people. Items discussed were: Linda presented to the group the thematic analysis Elspeth and Linda had produced regarding the responses received in a previous meeting as to what the group would like the Post-Diagnostic Support Group meetings to be focused on.…

“The Autism Hero Awards – Celebrating Excellence” The Autism Hero Awards have been created so that The Anna Kennedy Online Charity can showcase and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism. They hope that the awards will also celebrate the achievements and enhance Autism awareness and acceptance within society. Nominations for the…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 takes place from 16-22 May, with the theme of relationships. Share This Post:

Supporting People With Autism: Building on the Government’s Strategy London | Wednesday 25th May | 11.00am – 3.30pm The recent progress report on the Government’s Autism Strategy outlines what more needs to be done to improve the lives of those living with autism. Join us on 25th May to gain an up-to-date brief on the Autism Strategy…

ChAPS Exhibitionshowcasing autism specific services Wednesday, 27 April 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frodsham Leisure Centre, Main Hall, 4 Princeway, Frodsham  WA6 6RX. Axia-ASD have a stand at the exhibition and are pleased to confirm Dr. Buchan will also be speaking at the event. Tickets may be booked HERE   Share This Post:

New Venue Details for Next “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” Meeting in Crewe Wednesday 4th May 2016 from 11:00am to 1:00pm Following the last meeting, some of us visited the new “Crewe Lifestyle Centre” to familiarise ourselves with where we would be going to attend the next P-D.S.G. [full] [half flow=”start”] Carly, very thoughtfully, took some photos…

It’s not much use knowing a word unless you know what it means. Almost everyone in the UK (99.5%) has heard of autism. But, despite this, only 16% of autistic people and families think the public understands them. The National Autistic Societies biggest ever campaign,‘Too Much Information’, is going to change that. The campaign launches…