Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Dyspraxia

I just wanted to reiterate Linda’s warm wishes from All, welcoming Carly on her first day at “Redhill House”! I may be there in spirit if not body! *chuckle* Dream – Guest ‘IT’ Consultant Share This Post:

SUNDAY JUNE 19th HYDE PARK, LONDON 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. You are invited you to attend the Second Annual Autistic Pride Picnic in the Park. This is a free public event for all autistic people. Non-autistic people will be very welcome. Children are welcome. Meet up in Hyde Park at 1.00 p.m. No food…

Please click anywhere on the image below to read the online version of the June “e-newsletter” from the National Autistic Society Share This Post:

Minutes of the ThirteenthPost-Diagnostic Support Group8th June 2016 Today’s group was attended by 25 people. Items discussed were: Linda presented to the group the thematic analysis Elspeth and Linda had produced regarding the responses received in a previous meeting as to what the group would like the Post-Diagnostic Support Group meetings to be focused on.…

During our Axia “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” meeting yesterday in Crewe, I spoke of how Axia’s bespoke “Autism Alert Card” was evolving. I referred to the original post I’d written titled Managing Anxiety – the “Autism Alert Card” and the suggestion from a previous P-D.S.G. meeting that Axia should have their own card. Due to the…

GP practices in England to receive autism packs The Royal College of General Practitioners has announced that every GP practice in England will receive an autism resource pack. The packs contain information for GPs on how to provide effective consultations with autistic patients, as well as advice and information for autistic patients themselves. Share This…

Hello I hope you are enjoying the warm weather. Thank you to all of you who have supported Alex in an event we have put on or have had Alex come to your organisation. This is just an opportunity to update you with how Alex is getting on and to tell you about some events…

Submitted for Guest Contribution We received another update from Martin through our “Guest Contribution Form” about his recent interview on BBC Radio Stoke which is available to listen to until 22nd June 2016. Martin Reynolds – Guest Contributor Share This Post:

Here at Axia we would like to share the Learning Disability Today “Weekly Update” Welcome to your weekly Learning Disability Today update This week, we focus on the disability employment gap – a TUC report has criticised the government, saying that it is set to miss its target to halve the gap, and our guest…

We are pleased to announce that Axia ASD Ltd has been successful in the bid to tender for the provision of Autism diagnostic services for North Wales CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).The contract has been confirmed to be for a minimum of twelve months. Share This Post:

“The Autism Hero Awards – Celebrating Excellence” The Autism Hero Awards have been created so that The Anna Kennedy Online Charity can showcase and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism. They hope that the awards will also celebrate the achievements and enhance Autism awareness and acceptance within society. Nominations for the…

The Guardian Newspaper currently have a section on their website where they post articles on Autism in Society. Share This Post:

Inadequacy of mental health services ‘a ticking time bomb’ say GPs News, 16th May 2016. Most GPs believe mental health services for young people are inadequate, with almost 9 in 10 fearing that children or teenagers may come to harm while waiting for specialist treatment, new research shows. A survey of 302 GPs for stem4,…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 takes place from 16-22 May, with the theme of relationships. Share This Post:

Despite there being few recordings of Dr. Beardon’s presentation “Exploding The Myths and Presenting a Positive Perspective of Autism” available to the public, I was extremely pleased to discover this version and thought it was very much worthy of sharing. Please enjoy… Diversity Conference – Exploding The Myths and Presenting a Positive Perspective of Autism…

Petition Update for “Please bring my son back home #BringJoshHome” “Joshua Wills. The homecoming film.” 14th May 2016 — I’m proud to have finally produced this film. The one I have been waiting to do for so long. Not many words required, but I dedicate it to you all, and to those still fighting. I…

2016.04.29 – Too Much Information campaign debated in Parliament MPs discussed World Autism Awareness Week and the National Autistic Societies “Too Much Information” campaign in a three hour debate in the House of Commons recently… Share This Post:

Minutes of the Twelfth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 4th May 2016 Today’s group was attended by 42 people. We were delighted to welcome 42 people to our first meeting in the new Lifestyle Centre. The feedback from many members of the group was that they liked the new venue although some individuals said they preferred the…