Dear All   For the first time ever I will not be at the Post-Diagnostic Support Group. This will be because I am on holiday. Calvin bought me the holiday as a surprise and had asked Carly previously which…

We are currently in discussions with the Project Lead of this Research Project regarding identifying Autism in deaf children and are trying to help the with their recruitment process. If you would like to participate please email Helen Phillips. Based…

British Gas has teamed up with the National Autistic Society to understand the experiences of customers on the autism spectrum. This will help British Gas understand how they might better support customers. In the past two years, British Gas has…

A father has spoken of his relief after his autistic teenage son finally took a drink from his new beaker. Fourteen-year-old Ben Carter had been drinking from the same blue, two handled beaker Tommee Tippee beaker since he was a…

We have some parents who are liaising with the National Autistic Society regarding their experience of attending face to face assessments for DWP disability benefit Employment Support Allowance.     They would like to give a voice for other people…

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As many of you may be aware, Dr. Linda Buchan has provided Consultation to numerous NICE Guidelines.   Linda is a Stakeholder and has been involved specifically with the scope and guidance on the “Transition from children’s to adults’ services…

Mental Health Today – News 19th June 2017 The BACP warned this month that counselling could be removed from the NICE Guidelines for Depression, leaving NHS patients only access to CBT. What could this mean for the mental health of…

Laura James is a successful writer, journalist and mother. She’s also autistic. She describes a night out at a restaurant with her husband that should have been a lovely evening for them both. But Laura needs a restaurant to follow…

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Goldsmiths, University of London researchers working with adults recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have found high rates of depression, low employment, and an apparent worsening of some ASD traits as people age. The number of UK adults over 65…

Dr Buchan and Elspeth Bromiley were interviewed yesterday by Ben Savill, of the Sussex Innovation Centre regarding a research project.   They were thanked for their contribution (see below) and have asked to be kept informed of updates which we…

This summer your holidays are ….. autism friendly! Spend your holidays with whole family and enjoy your carefree time, while your children have tons of fun in autism adapted activities with professional caregivers! Greece is awesome in the summer!!! So…

The British city of Chester is the winner of 7th edition of Access City Award, the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities and older people. The Ceremony of the Access City Award, organised by the…

Paul Simpson went to go find out what changes have been made at Chester Zoo and what is currently being done to support those with disabilities. Chester Zoo, located in the North West of England is the UK’s best zoo…

News – 12 June 2017 Lynn Stott’s 30-year-old son Negus struggles to communicate verbally but has an easy-going nature and likes to shake hands with strangers, or sometimes even hug them. His autism is towards the most severe end of…