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World Autism Acceptance Week – NAS

“To me, autism acceptance means being comfortable having a conversation about how my brain works differently, and how this might hinder and help my personality.” Chris Packham World Autism Acceptance Week is approaching and we need you more than ever

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Autistic boy writes to PM calling for more support – BBC News

At a glance Nate Courtney, from south-west London, has written a letter to the prime minister telling him his parents feel “failed and forgotten” The letter is part of the Let Parents be Parents campaign, which is calling for local

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Anna Kennedy Autism Hero Awards 2023 – Reminder

We would just like to remind everyone who attend our Post-Diagnostic Support Groups, that the attendees have an opportunity to nominate the group for the “Autism Hero Awards 2023”. Axia’s PDSGs are quite unique, so those of you who join

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A Date For Your Diaries – Celebrating 25 Years of Axia

Axia are proud to announce that we are in our 25th year, and will be holding “A Celebration of 25 Years of Axia”! on Friday 21st July 2023 at Chester Race Course so make a note of the date now!

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Anna Kennedy Autism Hero Awards 2023

As mentioned by Linda in the recent Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting, the “Anna Kennedy Online Charity” is asking for nominations for the “Autism Hero Awards 2023”. Because Axia’s PDSGs are so unique, Linda suggested those of us who attend the

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February PDSG Presentation with Dr Carly Jones MBE

Many thanks to our guest speaker Dr Carly Jones MBE. Carly joined us virtually and gave a very personal presentation on “Autistic Spice – Born to be Mild?”. For those unable to attend our PDSG, the recording is available below.

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Inside Our Autistic Minds – Episode 2 of 2 – BBC

Chris meets Anton, a teaching assistant and trance DJ with a deep love of Middlesbrough FC, and Ethan, a 19-year-old student and aspiring rapper from Essex. He helps them make films to reveal to their friends and classmates how Anton

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Helping Young People to Understand Their Autistic Identity – NAS

Rebecca Duffus is an Advisory Teacher working with students and educators in mainstream and specialist schools, plus local council and education services. Here, Rebecca discusses the importance of supporting young people to understand their autistic identity. Research shows that having

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Inside Our Autistic Minds – BBC2

Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way. In episode one, which is now available to watch, Chris helps a comedian connect with her mum and a non-speaking man find a voice. Share

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Hybrid PDSG on 22nd February

Hello everyone 😊 Our next Post Diagnostic Support Group Session is being held on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at our usual time, 12:00pm until 2:00pm. This session is a Hybrid PDSG and will take place both in person at Chester

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Promoting Autistic Autonomy – Online Conference

Promoting Autistic Autonomy – Online Conference The event will offer strategies to autonomously support autistic children, teens and adults through environmental change and accommodation. About this Event The event will look at key features of the environment through a multi

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Urgent: invite your MP to attend debate – NAS

Invite your MP to speak out on autism diagnosis delays This Monday, there will be a debate in Parliament about the long waiting lists for an autism assessment. This is our opportunity to get MPs talking about an issue that

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It’s Official – We Are in Our New Premises!

We are very pleased to announce, that after many months of work, Axia are now fully operational in our new premises at Brookside Farm Cottage! Below is the new address, directions on how to find us, and a video walk

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Autism Hero Awards 2023 – nominate your hero!

The “Anna Kennedy Online Charity” created the “Autism Hero Awards” as an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate and showcase accomplishments as well as enhancing

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Warning: Ice around Red Hill House

We just wanted to let people know, that the pavements and residential roads around Red Hill House have a lot of ice on them at the moment, so we want people to be aware if they’re taking public transport, etc.

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January PDSG Presentation – with Alex Lowery

Many thanks to our guest speaker Alex Lowery, who gave a very interesting talk on “The Effect of Sensory Issues on the Autistic Life” in the first half, and a very amusing “Guide to Neurotypicality” in the second half. For

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Hybrid PDSG on 11th January

Hello everyone, Our next Post Diagnostic Support Group Session is being held on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at our usual time, 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  This session is a Hybrid PDSG and will take place both in person at Chester Racecourse,

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Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill – Lived Experience Advisory Panel: recruitment information (Scotland only)

The Scottish Government are looking to recruit neurodivergent people to take part in a panel that will help them design an inclusive consultation for a new proposed bill. If you are based in Scotland, and would be interested in applying,

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The Next Axia PDSG29th January 2025
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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