Autistic children and young people can find transition very difficult. This could be changing year groups, moving schools, going to college or university or transferring from children’s to adults’ services. In this newsletter, we look at how to prepare your…

We just wanted to make sure people were aware of the Society for Neurodiversity, and that it has been added to our “Links” page.   Sue Power Company Secretary and Educational Lead Society for Neurodiversity Celebrating neurodiversity. Every day. Empowering,…

Sheffield Hallam University Postgraduate certificate in autism and Asperger syndrome The course gives you an understanding of autism and Asperger syndrome and some of the associated issues. It provides insight into how to develop appropriate support for autistic people and…

Design features include buttons with easy-close fastenings and care instructions printed on the fabric itself instead of a label In a UK supermarket first, Asda has created a range of schoolwear that is specifically designed to be comfortable for children…

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…

Another busy, but shorter, 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…

Axia ASD: An Introduction – Connected by Autism Conference 2021 This short introduction into Axia was filmed for the recent “Connected by Autism Conference 2021” which we were involved with. We are now making this short film public in the…

Another busy, but shorter, 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…

We just wanted to remind everyone, that as of tomorrow, 1st April 2021, there will be Changes to Payment for Our Services. All of our services for self funded clients will need to be paid for in full prior to…

Throughout her childhood Victoria Ellen always had a feeling that she was different, but couldn’t quite figure out why. She didn’t always know when it was her turn to talk in conversations, struggled with eye contact and was more interested…

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…

I am very pleased with Hades awards! Calvin – Nerd Consultant Hades has won Best Game at the 2021 Bafta Games Awards. The Ancient Greek-themed action adventure was the big winner of the night, taking away five awards in total.…

Exploring Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Education in Young People Hi Everyone! Please take part in this very important survey and help to understand whether the current sex education is appropriate (or not) for neurodivergent youth. What support (if…

Reporting in the Lancet Psychiatry today, psychologists at the University of Bath highlight that a widely used technique for autism screening is being misused, which may have prevented many people from receiving an autism diagnosis over the past decade. When…

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…