“CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE & PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM” – Update on “Help my son get the autism care he needs” Petition 11 Mar 2016 — Tired of reports that only consult the people who should be delivering the…

Yesterday ITV’s “This Morning” spoke to the parents of an autistic teenager who claim he has spent the last six months “living like a prisoner” stuck inside a psychiatric unit. Matthew Garnett, 15, has autism, learning difficulties and ADHD, as…

We were delighted to be invited to speak by Dr Gowda at Ashfields Primary Care Centre last night. Myself and Elspeth Bromiley, Head of Therapy, went along to deliver a presentation which was very warmly received and the General Practitioners…

Interview with Professor Tony Attwood: autism and mental health I would really recommend this. He talks about: Mental health Women DSM removing Aspergers Read the article and watch the full interview HERE. This video is an interview with Professor Tony…

We would like to congratulate our friend and colleague Dr. Luke Beardon for winning the “Axcis Award for Achievement by an Individual Education Professional”. We look forward to Luke visiting Axia’s Post-Diagnostic Support Group meeting on 4th May when we…

We have just returned from this year’s National Autistic Society’s Professionals Conference and thought the following links may be useful: Mental Health Services Data Set (MHSDS) Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Data Set Sign up for MyWorld teaching resources Share…

Minutes of the Tenth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 24th February 2016 Today’s group was attended by 23 people. Items discussed were: Welcome and Introductions by the group. Linda then discussed that it is a time of change. We will be changing…

“Every Teacher campaign” With more than 1 in 100 children on the autism spectrum, and 70% of those children in mainstream schools, every teacher in the UK will teach an autistic child. But there is no compulsory autism training for…

The Citizens Advice website have a page offering information to assist people in filling out the form required to claim the Personal Independence Payment. We hope people find this link useful. Click Here Share This Post:

Women and Girls conference: An interview with Dr Judith Gould The February 2016 NAS Newsletter highlighted an interview conducted by Network Autism with Dr. Judith Gould, the Lead Consultant at The NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism (and retired Director of…

“Wellbeing in Grandparents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” One of the Research projects that needs a lot more participants is the grandparents of children or adults who have been diagnosed, at whatever stage or age, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. …

Minutes of the Ninth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 20th January 2016 Today’s group was attended by 28 people. Items discussed were: Linda asked each of the attendees to introduce themselves to the group. Linda then handed over several books to Autism…

On the 14th January 2016 the Government published a Policy paper: “Progress report on strategy for adults with autism”. For your convenience we have provided a link to the Government’s site HERE and a direct link to the document HERE.…

“I have just read something in Asperger United, January 2016 issue which I would like to draw people’s attention to. The Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) are hoping to publish their first book, the subject being the Menopause which as…