Tourettes Action have launched their #NoChoice Awareness Campaign Film for Tourettes Awareness month. You can watch the film below or click the image to the right, or visit their website here. I am also performing 30 space hopper races in 30 days, for Tourettes Action, so please sponsor me! If you would like to contribute…

Please note: We will be closed on Tuesday 12th May for staff training.   We will be back to business as normal on Wednesday. Apologies for any inconvenience. Lucy Ridley Diagnosticians’ Manager Share This Post:

A new report on systemic change Rising autism diagnosis rates have been the subject of debate across policy and public affairs. The Government in England has commissioned an Independent Review to explore the factors behind rising diagnosis, across autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions. At a time of intense pressure on public resources, and with…

Huge thanks to Jacqui Brett for her brilliant presentation on the launch of our Dyspraxia Centre of Excellence (DCOE).   The DCoE will be appearing on our website in the near future, and the full set of slides are included below in PDF format.   For those who were unable to attend, please find the…

Do you have experience of claiming or caring for someone who receives Personal Independence Payments (PIP)? If so, there is an important opportunity for you to share your experiences with the Government. PIP is a benefit meant to cover the extra costs that disabled people and those with long-term conditions face. Last year, the Government…

I am recruiting participants to take part in listening assessments at the University of Salford. We are looking for clinically diagnosed autistic people who consider themselves noise sensitive and neurotypical “normal hearing” people. The assessments are in person and will help us understand how autistic people perceive and react to sound. This will be paid…

It’s important to make sure autistic pupils’ needs are fully understood by the Government. We want to make sure you get a chance to have your say about the Government’s planned changes to SEND provision in schools. The Department for Education has just announced a series of SEND consultation events, both online and in-person, open…

Experts comment on an interim report commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting into the rise in ADHD and Autism, as reported by the Times. Dr Amanda Roestorf, Director of Research at Autistica, said: “The interim review of the prevalence of autism, ADHD and mental health shows that rising diagnoses are largely about better awareness and…

The Government has published its interim report of the independent review into the prevalence of autism, mental health and ADHD. We are concerned that not only are autistic people’s needs clearly not being met, but that this review is fuelling the increasingly polarised debate about autism. Our response to the interim report: Mel Merritt, Interim…

We’re pleased to announce our updated appointments and pricing from April. We will be offering a broader range of appointment types, making these more accessible for our guests. And that’s not all…We also have the launch of something very exciting coming on the 22nd April that we can’t wait to reveal, stay tuned! 👀 Share…

We know that your time can be stretched, especially if you work in schools where the workload is high. We’ve put this toolkit together to help break down the Government’s proposals and what they might mean for you, and to help you get involved and have your say. We’ve estimated the time needed for each…

Did you grow up with a sibling diagnosed with autism or ADHD? This research explores how support during childhood associates to adult psychological well-being amongst siblings. Adults aged 18+ Anonymous online questionaire Takes around 15 mins Your participation will contribute to understanding sibling experiences within neurodivergent family contexts. If you’d like to take part, click…

A big thank you to Emma Eager and Emily Abbot for their presentation on the Autism Wellbeing Project, explaining what it was, and the services they offer. There was also a very open discussion on the topics raised during the Q&A.   For those wishing to find out more you can click their LinkTree https://linktr.ee/theautismwellbeingproject…

Time to Deliver template – In response to the house of lords report, please see a draft template you can use and edit to send to your MP. The more people who contact their MP the more we can make a difference. Either copy and edit the text below, or click here or on the…