Introduction Autism professionals have a very good understanding of masking (thanks to evidence from parents) as reflected in the NICE guidelines for diagnosis of both children and adults. There are very specific warnings in the NICE guidelines about masking causing…
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Evidence for Autistic People Hiding \ Masking their difficulties in Educational and other Settings
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Mental Health Today Update
Welcome to your Mental Health Today update In the past week, a report has called for schools to teach pupils about mental health alongside traditional subjects. We also highlight a book from Pavilion and an upcoming conference. Schools should be…
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Make ALL reasonable adjustments for disabled customers
I am mum of four living in Hertfordshire. Two of my children are diagnosed with autism. My daughter who is 7 is also visually impaired and a wheelchair user. Everyday life can be tough for our family. A simple trip…
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ASD on BBC Radio Stoke
We recently received an email which they wanted to share with others as it may be of interest… ASD on BBC Radio Stoke Dear Carly, I was diagnosed by Linda a couple of years ago and I wanted to…
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October PDSG – Guest Feedback
Following our October Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting in Crewe, I received an email from Helen who had attended. As requested, I shared it with All at “Team Axia” and the response was so pleasing from them (I know Dream was…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – October 2016
Minutes of the Sixteenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 26th October 2016 Today’s group was attended by 36 people. Items discussed were: Linda introduced the group explaining the structure for the group. She passed on Carly’s and David Reiser’s apologies for not…
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NAS Petition – “I’m not unemployable, I’m autistic”
Just 16% of autistic adults are in full-time paid employment. And, in almost a decade, this appalling situation hasn’t improved. We are determined to change this, but we need your help. Please sign our petition calling on the Government to…
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80% of autistic children experience school anxiety
Eight out of 10 autistic children find going to school so stressful that they experience anxiety. Of those, 58% find this anxiety so debilitating that they miss days at school, according to a new survey. The report, entitled When Will…
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CPS launches consultation on disability hate crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched new Public Policy Statements on Hate Crime and put them to a public consultation. The statements focus on crimes against disabled people, racial and religious and homophobic and transphobic hate crime. The policy…
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Greater Manchester West NHS MH FT Conference
Margaret Fenton is organising a conference on behalf of Greater Manchester West NHS MH FT. “Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Offending Behaviour; where do we go from here?” Will be held on 24th February 2017 from 9-5 at The Curve,…
NAS October Monthly E-newsletter
Welcome to the National Autistic Society’s monthly e-newsletter! Share This Post:
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A brief message from Luke…
Following our attendance at the “North Wales 1st Annual Autism Conference” today, we were again privileged to hear Dr. Beardon give an insightful and inspiring “key note presentation”. Luke sent the following through our “Guest Submission Form” following the Conference,…
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Space4Autism AGM
We would like to bring your attention to a new post published by SPACE4AUTISM Space4Autism AGM – followed by “Update on the Investment in Diagnosis” Following their AGM there will be a presentation on “Update on the Investment in Diagnosis”…
Dr Beardon Wins Two “Autism Hero Awards”
All of us here at Axia-ASD would like to congratulate our friend Luke Beardon for winning two categories at last Saturday’s “Autism Hero Awards” held in London. The categories were “Lifetime Award” and “Professional Award”, and the whole event was…
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Further Developments in Axia-ASD
We are delighted to announce further developments in Axia ASD Ltd. Firstly, Scott Bailey has joined the team as Technical Supervisor. Some of you may have met him at our Adult Post-Diagnostic Support Group at “the Creative table”. This is…
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Axia’s P-D.S.G. Dates for 2017
Axia-ASD’s Post-Diagnostic Support Group Dates for 2017 As was mentioned during our recent September session on Wednesday, all future meetings at the Crewe Lifestyle Centre will take place between Noon and 2:00pm. Any changes to the times are marked in…
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Public Policy Exchange on Developing Community Services
Yesterday Dr Buchan and Carly attended the Public Policy Exchange on Developing Community Services to Deliver Better Outcomes for People with Autism in London. We were surprised to see there were only 16 attendees, however, this small number of attendees…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – September 2016
Minutes of the Fifthteenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 21st September 2016 Today’s group was attended by 33 people. Items discussed were: Linda introduced the team members present to the many new attendees. Linda then introduced David who was delivering this month’s…
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The Next Axia PDSG
28th January 2026
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
28th January 202612:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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