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What Actually Helps Me When I ‘Shut Down’

We received an email which they wished to share as it may be helpful… Dear Carly,   I hope that all are well at Team Axia.   I found this article helpful, in that it clearly describes ( to a

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In a Different Key – Review

Book Review of   “In a Different Key” by John Donvan and Caren Zucker   I really enjoyed this lengthy book which I would describe as complementary to ‘Neurotribes’ by Steve Silberman. It is very much a USA centred perspective

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Computers can aid autism diagnosis

Shared with us through our “Guest Contribution Form” Here’s something I spotted as a news item in this week’s New Scientist magazine. Computers aren’t about to replace doctors any time soon but may be useful for confirmation of a diagnosis.

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Say ‘No’ to Hate Crime

I’ve been concerned at reports of hate mail and other forms of hate crime in the UK following the EU referendum. However this is not confined to our country. I felt compelled to write a new song ‘Don’t be Hateful’.

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Conference 2018

Ronnie wrote to us through our Guest Submission Form requesting others opinions on a potential Axia Conference in 2018. Thoughts and Suggestions for An Axia-ASD 2018 Conference Forgot to mention at last weeks meeting, but if the group is interested

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How to reduce your child’s anxieties and meltdowns over Christmas

We recently received this email which we would like to share. How to have a Happy Autism Christmas Hi Carly,   This short course below might be of interest to others. I signed up yesterday and it’s great, can apply

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50 Positive Characteristics of Aspergers

We were recently contacted by Andrew Clarke as he’d found an article which he thought could perhaps be useful to some people who, post-diagnosis, may be “feeling a bit down”. Titled “50 Positive Characteristics of Aspergers”, it is an interesting

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Disney classic tune

Proud re-creation by an autistic mind with big shout out to my buddies Dan, Jon and Eric who brought my ideas to life. It’s called ‘Everybody wants to be a Cat’ from the 1970 cartoon movie ‘The Aristocats’. Martin John

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Body Language by James Borg – Review

Book Review of   “Body Language” How to Read Others, Detect Deceit, and Convey the Right Message by James Borg Published by Skyhorse Publishing   To give some idea about the importance of body language in daily communication between neurotypicals

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“So you have an ASD?”

Shared with us through our “Guest Contribution Form” I wonder how people generally react to the news that you have an ASD. Personally I get the response ‘oh you’re only slightly autistic’. Or ‘there’s nothing wrong with you’. Or ‘you

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Extraditing the Autistic for Alleged “Crimes” to the U.S.

In the last few days the BBC reported that “Home Secretary Amber Rudd has signed an order for the extradition of a man with autism to the US, where he is accused of computer hacking offences.” Now, I am autistic,

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Pretending to be Normal – Review

Book Review of “Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome” (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition by Liane Holliday Willey, Foreword by Tony Attwood Jessica Kingsley Publishers Whilst I had hoped to borrow this book from the PDSG, I am

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Older People’s Problems with the Internet

Here are some thoughts shared with us through our “Guest Contribution Form”   This is about the internet and how I wish it had been invented when I was young, and I know I would have been a natural at

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Body Language by Glenn Wilson – Review

Book Review of “Introducing Body Language” A Practical Guide by Glenn Wilson Publishers: Icon Books Ltd. Unfortunately I found this author’s approach to body language quite lightweight. On the positive side it is easy to read and on occasion quite

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ASD on BBC Radio Stoke

We recently received an email which they wanted to share with others as it may be of interest… ASD on BBC Radio Stoke Dear Carly,   I was diagnosed by Linda a couple of years ago and I wanted to

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October PDSG – Guest Feedback

Following our October Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting in Crewe, I received an email from Helen who had attended.   As requested, I shared it with All at “Team Axia” and the response was so pleasing from them (I know Dream was

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Inside Out – A Family Review

A Family Review of the Film “Inside Out” Ashton I liked it when they got back to headquarters but I didn’t like it when Bing Bong faded away. I liked when sadness made Joy drag her around the library. I

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A brief message from Luke…

Following our attendance at the “North Wales 1st Annual Autism Conference” today, we were again privileged to hear Dr. Beardon give an insightful and inspiring “key note presentation”. Luke sent the following through our “Guest Submission Form” following the Conference,

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The Next Axia PDSG18th December 2024
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