Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Dyspraxia

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The relationship between siblings can be tough, and the sibling dynamic can be further challenged when one child has autism. This interactive workbook is designed for siblings of children with autism. Introducing the experience of autism in simple language, children are encouraged to complete activities that identify differences and strengthen relationships. This book is focussed…

Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd 2017 Our focus is on Autism this April This month we have collected together a variety of our training materials for those working with people on the autism spectrum. Each of these resources offer you a different perspective on supporting those with autism, plus we would like to share with…


Autscape 2017: Autism in context Tuesday 8 August – Friday 11 August 2017 King’s Park Conference Centre, Northampton Autscape is a conference with a difference. Rather than talking to a primarily non-autistic audience about autism, this conference is specifically by and for autistic people. Some of it isn’t even about autism at all! Non-autistic people…

Dr Phoebe Caldwell offers an insight into autism, Responsive Communication and Intensive Interaction According to The National Autistic Society, more than 1 in 100 people in the UK have autism, a lifelong disability which affects how a person communicates with and relates to others, as well as how they see the world. Sunday April 2…

An Announcement from the National Autistic Society Something big is on its way. Dear Reader, World Autism Awareness Week is here and we’ve been hard at work to get the UK to take as much notice as they did last year. Exactly a year ago, we launched Too Much Information, our biggest ever campaign to…

Barclays are currently hiring hundreds of roles at their technology centre in Knutsford, Cheshire. Watch a short video on YouTube about what it’s like to work there. They’re looking for all types of people with technology experience including developers, testers, cyber and security consultants, project managers, and data analysts. To find out more about careers…

At HMP Young Offenders Institute Feltham in London, cell curtains must remain open in daytime or inmates face being disciplined. This rule may sound straightforward, but it presents a real challenge if you’re autistic and hyper-sensitive to light. It’s just one of many issues – such as loud noises, overpowering smells and fights – that…

As ChAPS finish their 7th year of operation next week, they are really pleased to be celebrating this event with an Art Exhibition being held at their new large Training Room at Northwich Business Centre. They are showcasing the talents of children and adults on the autism spectrum with an exhibition entitled ‘Awakenings’. Using a…
A friend and colleague has shared this with us. My digital story and Toby Foster interview Dear Carly, I thought you might be interested in the digital story I made as part of the NHS England DNA of Care initiative. Please click the image below to see it or click here The link…

Submitted via our Guest Contribution Form In this month’s Mensa magazine there was mention of a company called Auticon of London who employ autistic adults for IT and Compliance consultancy. The following is taken from their website: ‘Auticon Consultants have exceptional strengths: Intuitive recognition of hidden patterns in mass data Genuine quality awareness: seeing errors…

My niece, Amy, who some of you may remember spoke so eloquently at the Dyspraxia conference we held in October 2014 has sent me over the following. Obviously I have a personal interest in these and I particularly like the last of the images but thought I would share some of the things she sent…

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An update on all things autism for Jessica Kingsley Publishers 30th anniversary year Share This Post:

“Mental Models of Reality” A Diatribe by Dream Axia ASD are pleased to announce their first tentative venture into publishing! Written by our very own “Voluntary Guest ‘IT’ Consultant”, Dream, we thought this book would be appropriate to explore the “new avenue” of Publishing for us. Dream decided to “challenge himself” and write a…
Anime Amigos vlog annoucment Starting on March 29th our consultant Calvin will be making a series of vlogs to dicuss Anime and what’s currently happening Our first vlog will be on March the 29th at 11:30 AM the following address: Red Hill House Hope Street Chester CH4 8BU The subject is the Winter 2017 round…