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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – March 2017
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – March 2017Minutes of the Nineteenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 1st March 2017 Today’s group was attended by 33 people. Items discussed were: Autism Awareness, Autism Pride, and our Conference which will be taking place in September 2018 Linda started the group by introducing herself and everyone who works for Axia who were present introduced themselves and gave…
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The Emotionality and Energy of Autism
View Resource: The Emotionality and Energy of AutismThe Emotionality and Energy of Autism The Whole World Needs Whole Brains My Hearts Prayer How can we measure the cost of the emotional and energetic compromises that society expects autistic people to make to fit in to the world? Could the whole of our social culture be emotionally and energetically refreshed and replenished…
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Our Consultation Rooms & Reception
View Resource: Our Consultation Rooms & ReceptionOur Reception area on the ground floor of the building by the main entrance has recently been refurbished. We thought it might be helpful to provide photographs to reflect the newly decorated areas. These four photos are of the downstairs area including the reception desk, then the chairs at the side, and also the option…
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Axia-ASD to Speak at the NAS Professionals Conference 2017
View Resource: Axia-ASD to Speak at the NAS Professionals Conference 2017We were delighted to be asked to speak at the forthcoming National Autistic Society’s Professionals Conference taking place on 7 and 8 March 2017 to provide a service provider viewpoint as part of a panel of speakers discussing Quality vs cost dilemma: balancing the tensions between decreasing budgets and delivering good person-centred services. Firstly, I…
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NAS February 2017 Newsletter
View Resource: NAS February 2017 NewsletterWelcome to the National Autistic Society’s monthly e-newsletter! Share This Post:
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10% discount at the NAS Professional Conference
View Resource: 10% discount at the NAS Professional Conference10% discount on all new bookings from Axia-ASD clients – just use the discount code AXIA when you book! Share This Post:
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N.A.S. National Forum Elections – A 2nd Required
View Resource: N.A.S. National Forum Elections – A 2nd RequiredMartin has given his permission for us to share this on our website to see if anyone would be willing to second him. Subject: National Forum Elections Dear Linda, Dave Reiser has just been round to help me with my application to be on the National Forum of the NAS. Dave is willing…
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URGENT! Axia Canvas Bag Design – images sought
View Resource: URGENT! Axia Canvas Bag Design – images sought“We are beginning to design our canvas bags and would like to welcome contributions. On one side of the bag we will be having the Axia ASD Ltd logo. On the other side, a suggestion made by a member of our Post-Diagnostic Support Group saying “There is no one face of Autism”. We wonder if…
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World Autism Awareness Week – It’s time to start planning
View Resource: World Autism Awareness Week – It’s time to start planningIt’s time to start planning – here’s your inspiration Share This Post:
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – January 2017
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – January 2017Minutes of the Eighteenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 18th January 2017 Today’s group was attended by 25 people. Items discussed were: Autism Pride and raising awareness of Autism in general. Linda explained that today would be a relaxed group with no presentation and that we would be speaking about Autism Pride which we had rolled over…
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Autistic woman lands job training others with autism and learning disabilities
View Resource: Autistic woman lands job training others with autism and learning disabilitiesAn autistic woman who graduated from a skills training course has now been taken on by the training provider to support other people taking the course. Hilary Morgan (pictured), 21, from South Shields, who has an autism spectrum condition as well as spina bifida and uses a wheelchair and crutches, completed a skills training course…
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What Actually Helps Me When I ‘Shut Down’
View Resource: What Actually Helps Me When I ‘Shut Down’We received an email which they wished to share as it may be helpful… Dear Carly, I hope that all are well at Team Axia. I found this article helpful, in that it clearly describes ( to a neuro-typical ) person how it feels to “shut down” , and wondered if it was…
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The NAS Film & Media Awards – “Autism Uncut”
View Resource: The NAS Film & Media Awards – “Autism Uncut”Autism Uncut – The National Autistic Society’s film and media awards The Autism Uncut awards ceremony will celebrate the best of TV, film and media that gives the public a greater picture of autism, the person and what to do. This glamorous, BAFTA-hosted ceremony will see guests from the National Autistic Society’s celebrity panel of…
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NAS – World Autism Awareness Week 2017
View Resource: NAS – World Autism Awareness Week 2017National Autistic Society World Autism Awareness Week 2017 More ways to get involved Share our film on Facebook and Twitter. Download one of our free fundraising guides. The guides are packed full of suggestions to help plan events or activity for World Autism Awareness Week. Start a JustGiving page! Share our text to donate number!…
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Computers can aid autism diagnosis
View Resource: Computers can aid autism diagnosisShared with us through our “Guest Contribution Form” Here’s something I spotted as a news item in this week’s New Scientist magazine. Computers aren’t about to replace doctors any time soon but may be useful for confirmation of a diagnosis. Martin John Reynolds – Guest Contributor AN ALGORITHM that analyses facial expressions and head movements…
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ChAPS New intensive courses for children and adults on the autism spectrum
View Resource: ChAPS New intensive courses for children and adults on the autism spectrumJo Garner has asked us to share this news from CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT ChAPS are launching a range of courses for their members. As part of our BIG Lottery funding we will be running the following courses – please click on the image to visit the page and register your child or adult. Full…
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NAS December Monthly E-newsletter
View Resource: NAS December Monthly E-newsletterWelcome to the National Autistic Society’s monthly e-newsletter! Share This Post:
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – December 2016
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – December 2016Minutes of the Seventeenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 7th December 2016 Today’s group was attended by 38 people. Main Topic A presentation from Dr Sudharsan who carried out a question and answer session on ‘People on the Autism Spectrum, co-occuring mental health conditions and also medication and the impact of medication’. Dr Sudharsan spoke and opened…