Invite your MP to speak out on autism diagnosis delays This Monday, there will be a debate in Parliament about the long waiting lists for an autism assessment. This is our opportunity to get MPs talking about an issue that…

We are very pleased to announce, that after many months of work, Axia are now fully operational in our new premises at Brookside Farm Cottage! Below is the new address, directions on how to find us, and a video walk…

The “Anna Kennedy Online Charity” created the “Autism Hero Awards” as an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase accomplishments as well as enhancing…

We just wanted to let people know, that the pavements and residential roads around Red Hill House have a lot of ice on them at the moment, so we want people to be aware if they’re taking public transport, etc.…

Many thanks to our guest speaker Alex Lowery, who gave a very interesting talk on “The Effect of Sensory Issues on the Autistic Life” in the first half, and a very amusing “Guide to Neurotypicality” in the second half. For…

The Scottish Government are looking to recruit neurodivergent people to take part in a panel that will help them design an inclusive consultation for a new proposed bill. If you are based in Scotland, and would be interested in applying,…

Our office will close at 4.45pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 In the meantime, you can catch up on any posts you may have missed from our Facebook groups here and here, and…

The podcast, hosted by Psychotherapist Catherine Asta, is designed to give late discovered autistic women a voice. Episode Description Our guest today on our first ever episode is me, Catherine Asta, the Founder of The Late Discovered Club. Having always…

Signage Change Clients coming for a face to face appointment, please note that the sign on the building has been changed and now says BASEPOINT business centres rather than Red Hill House. If you are travelling by car, Red Hill…

Special occasions, celebrations and holidays can be overwhelming for autistic people. The PDA Society have put together some general suggestions of helpful approaches for PDA families & individuals which can also be shared with wider family & friends to help…

Last week, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, laid out the Government’s plans for spending. He promised that disability benefits would rise in line with inflation, and that additional funding would be made available to health, social care and education. This funding…

Last year, Madeleine joined us as a Work-Based Learner as part of her Psychology course at the University of Chester; some of you may remember that we posted a link to the online questionnaire that she used for her dissertation…

Many thanks to our very own Dr Linda Buchan, for her informed and interesting opinion on “Alexithymia” presentation, given to our November Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting.   For those of you who missed our November PDSG, the recording is available…

Autism Wales Emergency Services film and downloadable posters form part of their “Train the Trainer” package for Emergency Services. They are currently piloting the scheme with Dyfed Powys Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with the vision of…

BBC Sounds – Room 5, Series 2, Ep4: Joel Released On: 01 Feb 2022 – Available for over a year ‘I stare at my own reflection, trying to remind myself that I’m not dead.’ Joel never understood why he felt…

BBC Sounds – Room 5, Series 2, Ep1: Holly Released On: 01 Nov 2022 – Available for over a year Aged 39, Holly Smale was a successful author – the creator of the bestselling series of children’s books, Geek Girl.…