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National Autistic Society – The General Election is coming…
View Resource: National Autistic Society – The General Election is coming…The General Election is coming… The NAS monthly e-newsletter Share This Post:
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Seating changes for our May PDSG
View Resource: Seating changes for our May PDSGWe are aware that rearranging the seats is going to be disruptive, confusing and upsetting for some people. We know that some people, understandably, like to sit next to or close to the same individuals each group and we will endeavour to facilitate this in the most respectful way possible. Share This Post:
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Questions for Luke – May PDSG meeting
View Resource: Questions for Luke – May PDSG meetingIn anticipation of our forthcoming Post-Diagnostic Support Group and given the fact there were 45 attendees at last month’s meeting, we are setting the room up slightly differently in order to accommodate larger numbers. The chairs will be set out in rows rather than a semi-circle. In addition, Dr Luke Beardon who is speaking at…
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Public Policy Exchange Symposium
View Resource: Public Policy Exchange SymposiumProviding Support in Periods of Transition for Children and Adolescents with Autism Central London Thursday 21st September 2017 Event Details Website Register to Attend According to the National Autistic Society, it is estimated that there are currently 100,000 children in the UK with autism. This equates to 1 in 100 children living with the condition.…
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Breaking down the barriers to employment for autistic people
View Resource: Breaking down the barriers to employment for autistic peopleBreaking down the barriers to employment for autistic people | Too much information: understanding autism | The Guardian Only 16% of autistic adults are in full-time paid work. Kathryn Moore, 25, discusses the prejudices people like her face, explains why her autism can actually be helpful to her job, and gives advice to employers on…
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Richard and Jaco: Life With Autism
View Resource: Richard and Jaco: Life With AutismOn TV Tuesday 2nd May 2017 BBC1 at 11:20pm Jaco Mylan is like any other 11-year-old boy. He loves rugby, dancing and washing machines. Jaco also has autism. In this intimate documentary, Welsh actor Richard Mylan reflects on his experience of raising a son on the autistic spectrum. Like all parents, Richard wants Jaco to…
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers – The Essential Guide to Safe Travel
View Resource: Jessica Kingsley Publishers – The Essential Guide to Safe TravelJessica Kingsley Publishers Book News Share This Post:
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Horizon – 2017: ADHD and Me with Rory Bremner
View Resource: Horizon – 2017: ADHD and Me with Rory BremnerLast night I watched BBC’s Horizon, which this week was a documentary about Rory Bremner and ADHD. I was particularly interested as it was a Radio 4 documentary I heard him do that had roughly the same title which led to my initial diagnosis prior to a further one of ASD. I just wished to…
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April Anime Amigos vlog
View Resource: April Anime Amigos vlogApril Anime Amigos vlog (Ghost In The Shell / Sword Art Online) Our next Anime Amigo vlog will be on April 26th our consultant Calvin with his co-host Reece will be discussing with guests their thoughts on Ghost In the Shell (2017) and Sword Art Online Ordinance Scale April 26th at 2 PM the following…
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NAS Professional Conference, 7th and 8th March 2017, Harrogate – Speaker presentations available
View Resource: NAS Professional Conference, 7th and 8th March 2017, Harrogate – Speaker presentations availableNews from the National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society’s Professional Conference Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th March 2017 Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate Dear Attendee, I am writing to inform you that PDF’s of the speakers presentations for the Professional Conference are now available to view on Network Autism. To view the content please…
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ChAPS – Back 2 Board
View Resource: ChAPS – Back 2 BoardJo Garner has asked us to share this news from CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT Our new social group for any adults – parents or carers that like board games, plotting strategies, cards and chess. This is being publicly advertised and will be run by Diane with Ali and Immy. We hope lots of adults on…
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Dr. Buchan’s Sensory Sensitivities Presentation
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Sign up for “New Post” Notifications from Axia ASD
View Resource: Sign up for “New Post” Notifications from Axia ASDDo you find yourself reading one of our articles and thinking ” I wish I’d seen this earlier ” ??? Would you like to know when we post a new article on our website? Well with thanks to Helen’s suggestion at our last P-D.S.G. meeting in April, we have now introduced a way for people…
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The Guardian: “Out and about with autism”
View Resource: The Guardian: “Out and about with autism”Out and about with autism: ‘If a baby starts crying, we have to leave’ Both boys have severe learning difficulties and are non-verbal. Curtis also has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. They are both 6’2” – not exactly kids any more. Neither likes busy places, sudden movements or…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – April 2017
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – April 2017Minutes of the Twentieth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 12th April 2017 Today’s group was attended by 45 people. Linda started the group by firstly apologising for Carly & Gail’s absence from the group because of Gail’s mum passing (also Carly’s nanna), then mentioned the reasons behind Claire and Dip’s absence. Linda then introduced everyone in attendance…
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Network Autism – Autism and Irlen syndrome
View Resource: Network Autism – Autism and Irlen syndromeAuthor: Tina Yates Autism and Irlen Syndrome Irlen syndrome is a difficulty with visual perceptual processing and is not an ‘eye’ problem. It affects well over half of autistic people but also occurs in approximately 15% of the neuro-typical population. It is caused by hypersensitivity to certain wave lengths in full spectrum light which provoke…
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April P-D.S.G. News
View Resource: April P-D.S.G. NewsLooking forward to seeing you all at our post-diagnostic support group. The format will be similar to the usual formats in as much as I will be doing a presentation on sensory sensitivities. We will have the break with cakes and this time refreshments are going to be provided by the Lifestyle Centre (there has…
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NAS Invitation: Manchester Mayor – Autism Friendly Hustings
View Resource: NAS Invitation: Manchester Mayor – Autism Friendly HustingsReceived from the National Autistic Society Dear friends, Next week the National Autistic Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium are hosting an autism friendly hustings in Manchester. Anyone with an interest in the region would be welcome to join us. The National Autistic Society’s Greater Manchester Autism Consortium Project supports the…