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  • Josh Wills 6 months later – Petition update

    Petition Update for “Please bring my son back home #BringJoshHome” “Josh Wills 6 months later….” 5th May 2016 — Hello all. Thank you for your continued support.   Josh has been back in Cornwall for six months now. With the help of his carers, families, and various professionals, he continues to adapt well, both to…

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  • Supporting People With Autism: Building on the Government’s Strategy

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    Supporting People With Autism: Building on the Government’s Strategy London | Wednesday 25th May | 11.00am – 3.30pm The recent progress report on the Government’s Autism Strategy outlines what more needs to be done to improve the lives of those living with autism. Join us on 25th May to gain an up-to-date brief on the Autism Strategy…

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  • The Truth About What’s Happening To Children With Autism – Petition Update

    THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM Apr 28, 2016 — People talk about mixed emotions but I can’t think it can get more intense than this! Fury at what has happened to my son (just like too many others), Fear at what will happen to him next (just as it has happened…

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  • Dealing with autism – Beautiful minds, wasted

    How not to squander the potential of autistic people From the print edition of “The Economist” Apr 16th 2016 Prior to yesterdays debate, The Economist printed an extensive article, click HERE to read more. Share This Post:

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  • Select Committee Debate on “World Autism Awareness Week” – Today

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    We would like to bring the debate today to peoples attention: “On Thursday 28 April MPs will debate a motion on World Autism Awareness Week. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a bid from Cheryl Gillan on 22 March.” Click Here to read more… Share This Post:

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  • New Consultation & Therapy Rooms photos

    As Axia-ASD Ltd is expanding, we would like to share a few photos of our Consultation and Therapy Rooms. The above are Dr. Buchan’s room used for Consultation, whilst below are photos of our Therapy Room used by Elspeth Bromiley. Share This Post:

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  • Charity Challenge – The Great Wall of China – Update

    China Charity Challenge –“Walking the Wall” Update As we posted previously “Charity Challenge – The Great Wall of China”, one of our clients has recently completed their charity walk of the Great Wall of China and shared the photos below. All at Axia ASD Ltd would like to congratulate Neil for his efforts on raising…

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  • ChAPS Exhibition

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    ChAPS Exhibitionshowcasing autism specific services Wednesday, 27 April 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frodsham Leisure Centre, Main Hall, 4 Princeway, Frodsham  WA6 6RX. Axia-ASD have a stand at the exhibition and are pleased to confirm Dr. Buchan will also be speaking at the event. Tickets may be booked HERE   Share This Post:

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  • NAS Cheshire West and Chester Branch Newsletter

    PLEASE NOTE: The following is intended for Vale Royal clients only. The “NAS Cheshire West and Chester Website” now have their latest newsletter available via the link at the end of this post. There are a number of items in the newsletter that they would like to draw your attention to. These include: Our speaker…

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  • NAS “Autism and Employment Survey 2016”

    Autism and Employment Survey 2016 The National Autistic Society charity is launching a big campaign this autumn to increase understanding of autism and workplace support among employers. To help them, they want to hear more about the experiences of autistic people who are in employment, looking for jobs or not able to work. If you…

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  • New Venue for May Meeting in Crewe

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    New Venue Details for Next “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” Meeting in Crewe Wednesday 4th May 2016 from 11:00am to 1:00pm Following the last meeting, some of us visited the new “Crewe Lifestyle Centre” to familiarise ourselves with where we would be going to attend the next P-D.S.G. [full] [half flow=”start”] Carly, very thoughtfully, took some photos…

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  • BBC “BodyPositive” – What is Neurodiversity?

    So what’s Neurodiversity? At the BBC we define it as a wide spectrum that covers a range of hidden neurological conditions like Autism/Asperger’s, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s, learning disabilities – to name just a few! [button icon=circle-arrow-e]READ MORE[/button] Share This Post:

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  • Language & Communication differences between boys and girls on the Autism Spectrum

    RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED Would you like to take part in a study exploring differences in the language and communication skills of boys and girls on the autism spectrum? Researchers conducting this project are looking for 20 girls and 20 boys with a diagnosis from the Autism Spectrum to help with the study. That can…

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  • Problems with leaving comments…

    Apologies to those people who are trying to post comments on our website but are being prevented from doing so. There appears to be some sort of technical issue which Dream is trying to track down the source of and sort out. If you try and post a comment but are unable to, please email…

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  • Horizon – 2014: “Living with Autism”

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    Hello Carly, It was lovely to meet you on Wednesday at the support group meeting. Almost by accident I found the Horizon programme from 2014 which was mentioned in the meeting, and duly watched it. I’m sending a link, just in case you think it may be of interest for other like minded people. I…

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  • Wrong Planet Community

    Just a reminder to everyone that this site exists and one you may find helpful? Dr. Linda Buchan Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director of Axia ASD Ltd. Share This Post:

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  • Too Much Information Campaign

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    It’s not much use knowing a word unless you know what it means. Almost everyone in the UK (99.5%) has heard of autism. But, despite this, only 16% of autistic people and families think the public understands them. The National Autistic Societies biggest ever campaign,‘Too Much Information’, is going to change that. The campaign launches…

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  • Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes – March 2016

    Minutes of the Eleventh Post-Diagnostic Support Group 30th March 2016 Today’s group was attended by 29 people. Items discussed were: Linda explained to the group the recent expansion of Axia ASD Ltd. Dr Amandip Bahia (Dip) starts with us on 1 April 2016 and providing three days per month for diagnostic assessments. Elspeth Bromiley is…

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