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Axia’s PDSG Wins “Support Group of the Year” Award!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our Post-Diagnostic Support Group won 1st place in the Anna Kennedy Online “Autism Hero Awards” 2023! Dr Linda Buchan was also recognised for her “Outstanding Achievement” in the “Lifetime Award”. The event was

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Parliamentlive.tv – Westminster Hall debate: Autism and learning disability training for education staff

Today on the parliamentlive.tv schedule for 4:30 this afternoon is a Westminster Hall debate: Autism and learning disability training for education staff put forward by Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (Gosport, Conservative). You can watch the debate live by clicking here or

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November PDSG Presentation with Jess Hendrickx

We were very grateful to have Jess Hendrickx join us for the Axia Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting on 1st November, which was a discussion titled “Autism… What Has Food Got To Do With it?!”. For those of you who couldn’t

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Temporary Power-Cut

Due to the weather we are unable to answer telephone calls or emails, but we will get back to people as soon as we can.   Evie Connor   Data Analyst & Learning and Development Manager Share This Post:

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Offices Closed 13th October for Axia Annual Away Day

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

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Axia are Finalists in “Autism Hero Awards” 2023

We are absolutely delighted to announce, that Axia have received notification of two nominations from the Anna Kennedy Online Autism Hero Awards, in 2 categories – the “Support Group of the Year Award”, and Dr Buchan for the “Lifetime Award”,

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September PDSG Presentation with Linda Buchan & Guests

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

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This Is Me Agency

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

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The Autism Wellbeing Project

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

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Emergency Power Off at Brookside Cottage

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

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NAS – Could you contribute to our magazine?

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

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August PDSG Presentation with Jacqui Brett

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.

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Autism Together’s Comic Con 2023

Sunday 27th August, 2023, 10am – 3pm Come along and be part of Autism Together’s very first Comic Con! Our event will feature special guests, exhibitors, cosplay, and entertainment that will delight die-hard sci-fi fans and comic book enthusiasts alike.

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Inside the “barbaric” mental health units holding autistic adults and children – TheHouse

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,

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Paula McGowan OBE’s Post – Linkedin

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

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Axia PDSG – 9th August

Hello everyone,  Our next Post Diagnostic Support Group Session is being held on Wednesday 9th August 2023 at our usual time, 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  This session is now a fully “face to face” style PDSG as described in a previous

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Change in Format for Axia’s Post-Diagnostic Support Group (PDSG)

To everyone who has attended our “Hybrid” Post-Diagnostic Support Group meetings, we would like to announce to everyone that Axia’s Post Diagnostic Support Group (hereinafter referred to as “PDSG”) will henceforward be moving back to its original face to face

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Axia’s 25th Anniversary Celebration – Presentations

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

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The Next Axia PDSG12th March 2025
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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