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Women and girls, PDA and mental health – NAS

Women and girls conference 11 September, Edinburgh Our annual Women and Girls Conference is in Edinburgh this September for the first time. Every year we bring together experts in this field − researchers, practitioners, and autistic women themselves − but

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Patient Voices: A future with Autism?

A future with Autism? David Gill When David’s parents were told that he didn’t have a future, they responded by encouraging David to push himself. A diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome enabled him to go to a special school where he

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Questions for our July PDSG?

Our July Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting on Wednesday 17th will be a “Q & A Session” with Dr. Linda Buchan, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Axia-ASD. This will not only be a chance to catch up with any recent developments

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NAS – Autism Hour is back!

Autism Hour is back! The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour is back! From 5-12 October 2019, businesses all over the UK will be taking the first steps to create an autism-friendly world and your support is vital to make sure

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End the abuse of autistic people & people with a learning disability in inpatient units – Change.org

Alexis Quinn started this petition to Government of the United Kingdom My name is Alexis Quinn and I am autistic. In 2012 I was detained under the mental health act for almost three and a half years. I spent time

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The First Reaseheath Forest College Newsletter!

Attached is the first Reaseheath Forest College Newsletter! I hope you find it informative. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you want more information about any particular event or programme or if you prefer something tailored to your needs.

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“Know Your Normal” – Ambitious About Autism

As young people with autism we are reclaiming the word ‘normal’ for World Autism Awareness Month. We want to remind people that everyone’s normal is different and that those quirks and idiosyncrasies that everyone has are what makes them who

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Not an hour goes past that I don’t remember – NAS

Like you, I was shocked to hear and see the abuse and mistreatment at Whorlton Hall, uncovered in a recent episode of BBC’s Panorama. As someone who spent over three years in mental health hospitals similar to Whorlton Hall, I

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Cheshire West and Chester SEND Consultation

Closing date: 12 September 2019 Help shape the services provided to children, young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). What is this consultation about and why are we doing it? Across the country there are a growing number

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How far can reasonable adjustments address health inequalities? – LDT

Reasonable adjustments have been trumpeted as crucial to fighting the health inequality faced by people with learning disabilities. When 12 weeks turns into two years Isabelle Garnett’s son Matthew spent nearly two years under section in a mental health hospital

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Training Opportunity

**TRAINING OPPORTUNITY** Hi everyone! We are excited to be delivering an afternoon of training aimed toward supporting Autistic individuals to gain knowledge and skills relevant to entering employment. This will be an opportunity to connect with other Autistic people who

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Mental health professionals must value input – MHT

Mental health professionals must value insight from friends, families, and carers It was a close friend who first noticed that I was experiencing extremes of mood. Friends, families, and carers “sense a resistance to being heard and feel their expertise

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Learning Disability Week 2019 – mencap

Learning Disability Week 2019 will take place from 17th to 23rd June, and will be all about sport and inclusion. How sport can help Sport and physical activity can reduce loneliness and isolation. Benefits for people with and without a

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EastEnders shows the autism diagnosis journey – NAS

Autism on EastEnders Last week EastEnders started a new storyline for the Carter family, which follows Linda, Mick and their young son Ollie on their autism diagnosis journey. We’re thrilled that we’ve been able to work with the team at

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Chris Packham: Aspergers and me – BBC iPlayer

This was a guest submission from Lee. It was first shown in 2017 but was rebroadcast last night and is available on the BBC iPlayer for the next 29 days. For most of his life, broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham

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LDT – Cervical cancer screenings: addressing the health inequality founded upon misconception

I’d like to share this article with you: Cervical cancer screenings: addressing the health inequality founded upon misconception on https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk Dr. Linda Buchan Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director of Axia ASD Ltd. Women with learning disabilities and autism are almost

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Blue badge scheme open to people with ‘hidden disabilities’

It’s the first time people with hidden disabilities will be able to apply for a blue badge parking permit People with hidden disabilities like autism, dementia or anxiety can apply for a blue badge parking permit in England. A blue

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EastEnders – new autism storyline! (11 June 2019) – NAS

What do people think of the story line? Tonight’s episode of EastEnders saw the start of a new storyline for the Carter family, which follows Linda, Mick and their young son Ollie on their autism diagnosis journey. We’re really pleased

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