Saturday 2 April to Friday 8 April 2016 World Autism Awareness Week World Autism Awareness Week is back! There is no better time in the year to raise awareness about autism and make a difference to the lives of autistic people across the UK – so sign up and join in! The National Autistic Society…

Our very own Carly was just showing me the new Changing Faces website following her recent visit to their Fundraising Gala as their guest of honour. We here at Axia are proud to see even further recognition as they have chosen to feature Carly on their website! Click Here or the image above to visit…

The National Autistic Society are promoting a new BBC three-part documentary series about autism and employment which started on BBC Two on 23rd March 2016 at 9pm. You can read more HERE… The first episode is currently available on the BBC iPlayer until mid April (click the image below to watch if available). Share This…

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 them on 25th May to gain an up-to-date brief on the…

People with High Functioning Autism or Asperger syndrome. Can you help this study about relationships, etc? Professor Richard Hastings writes: I’m part of a project called SAY-Families (also with Glasgow and Bangor Universities). The aim of the SAY-Families project is to find out about how the parents of young people with High Functioning Autism or…

[full] [half flow=”start”] The Work and Pensions Committee launched an inquiry into the future of Jobcentre Plus, the public employment service arm of the “Department for Work and Pensions” (DWP). [/half] [half flow=”end”] [/half] [/full] READ MORE… Share This Post:

The BBC have recently run two stories on their website which we would like to share with you. [full] [half flow=”start”] How a cat enabled an autistic six-year-old to communicate Which you can watch HERE. [/half] [half flow=”end”] ‘Not just bad tempered’ – diagnosed with autism aged 71 which you can watch HERE. [/half] [/full]…

Petition Update for “Help my son get the autism care he needs” “At long last, Matthew is to be moved!” 16 Mar 2016 — Yesterday evening we met Minister for Social Care Mr Burt with our MP Helen Hayes. We can publicly confirm that Matthew will be moved out of the PICU in Woking early next…

“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 services (e.g. health, mental health,social services, education etc)? Sick and tired of how they don’t…

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 well as mental health issues that are yet to be properly assessed, and was sectioned…

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 asked many far reaching and interesting questions. All in all a most enjoyable experience. Dr.…

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 Attwood filmed for Network Autism at the National Autistic Society’s ‘Autism and Mental Health Conference’…

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 meet for the first time in the new Lifestyle Centre in Crewe! Click the image…

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 This Post:

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 the venue as of 4 May 2016. Carly explained to the group the new venue…