Please note that our office will be closed on Friday 13th October 2023. If you need to contact us during this time, the best method is to send an email to enquiries@axia-asd.co.uk which will be picked up when our admin…

The Axia Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting on 20th September 2023 was hosted by Linda Buchan, with guest speakers Dream and Helen talking about adapting to the autism diagnosis, prior to Linda discussing the “Transition Curve”. In the second half we…

During yesterday’s PDSG, a company was mentioned which aids those wishing to get support through the DWP Access To Work programme. Their about page states: In 2019, our director and founder Michelle set out to create a new business that…

During our Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting yesterday, we were given a brief talk by Emma, a Director of The Autism Wellbeing Project. They are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting autistic adults in Halton and the surrounding areas. As a…

The Council have had to temporarily switch off power here at Brookside whilst they cut down trees which are interferring with the powerlines. This means that our Admin Team can’t currently receive phone calls, and may have difficulty receiving and…

The Spectrum is a magazine written for and by autistic people and we are always looking for new contributors. Whether you have an article, piece of artwork or a poem you would like to be considered for inclusion, please send…

Many thanks to our guest speaker at yesterdays Post-Diagnostic Support Group, Jacqui Brett. Jacqui’s presentation was based around “Sensory Processing Across the Lifespan”. The Q&A session after the break was very interactive and interesting to hear others experiences and perspectives.…

Nearly 2,000 adults and hundreds of children with learning disabilities or autism are being held in mental health units, with an average stay of more than five years, despite repeated abuse scandals. Justine Smith reports Shortly after her 18th birthday,…

I am absolutely exhausted I have been awake until 2am this morning trying to get people to sign Olivers petition After being in parliament yesterday It was made clear to me that I need as many signatures as possible to…

For those of you who were unable to attend the absolutely wonderful day we had last Friday, celebrating Axia’s 25th Anniversary with Guest Speakers Luke Beardon and Sarah Hendrickx, the presentations were recorded so that they could be shared. Dr…

Many thanks to Esme Hayes, our guest speaker at Wednesday’s Post-Diagnostic Support Group. The presentation was based around a literature search on the current thinking regards “Dissociation/Dissociative Identity Disorder”. This topic is extremely complex, and perhaps still a little controversial…

Consultation description This consultation considers the extent to which the Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training (the code) provides Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the necessary guidance to meet the legislative requirement…