The DWP say a new administration exercise is underway over a change in how it defines ‘social support’ Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could be due back payments of around £8,000 after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated…

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 in the…

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 in the…

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 in the…

New guide for mental health professionals Together with Mind, we have launched a free good practice guide to help mental health professionals adapt talking therapies for autistic adults and children. With funding from the Pears Foundation, the guide sets out…

New plans to help Peterborough become an autism friendly city have been launched. The strategy was developed by Peterborough City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group in partnership with local organisations, service user groups…

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 in the…

Luke has shared some links with us to other autistic people who are raising concerns over the recently announced “Spectrum 10K” research. https://autisticallysarah.com/2021/08/24/the-dangers-of-spectrum-10K/ https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/blog/spectrum-10k https://www.facebook.com/100053626292600/posts/377064797424394/ https://twitter.com/AnnMemmott/status/1431168041849610240 Share This Post:

Enhanced rationality in autism spectrum disorder Highlights Most research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focuses on difficulties and challenges, potentially overlooking intact and even enhanced abilities. Empirical evidence strongly suggests that individuals with ASD display enhanced rationality: judgments that are…

As many people in the autistic community have by now heard, Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, who has spent the past few years rebranding himself as a neurodiversity proponent, has announced a new research programme called Spectrum 10K. This collaboration, between the…

Thank you to Hannah for her fascinating presentation on “Autism and Later Life” given to our recent Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting.   Thank you also to all those who attended, and for those who were unable to make it, you…

This is a difficult watch but needs to be listened to Sadly in my opinion telling us what we should already know  To paraphrase Dr Luke Beardon Autism + Environment = Outcome It is everyone’s responsibility to try to provide…

During Hannah’s excellent presentation yesterday for our Post-Diagnostic Support Group, it was pointed out that Newcastle University are still seeking participants for their “Adult Autism Spectrum Cohort – UK” study.   Share This Post:

PLEASE NOTE: Axia is not affiliated in any way with this research project, and we are posting this article purely for informational purposes. If you are thinking about participating in this research, please ensure you read the information sheet and…