“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 teachers. The National Autistic Society have joined forces with Ambitious about Autism to get autism…

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 the Centre as of 2015). Dr Judith Gould kindly agreed to be interviewed for Network…

“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.  The grandparents are sent a questionnaire to complete with a freepost envelope to send back.…

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 Inclusive and advised of reviews available on our website. For people wishing to read books,…

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. Only days earlier, Public Health England also published their “Autism self-assessment exercise 2014 (detailed report…

“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 people may be aware there is very little written about. They are looking for pieces…

GREEPER Laces: Old Stock Clearance Sale Limited stock of Sports Laces available at £5.00 per pair. These are an old design, having introduced a new pull tab recently and the new plastic stoppers. Grab your bargain HERE. Colours available are Neon Orange, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Sky Blue, White and Yellow. Share This Post:

We thought people may find these Radio 4 interviews interesting. Please click the images below to visit the BBC’s site. Share This Post:

Recently the Chief Executive of The National Autistic Society, Mark Lever, wrote an article for the Huffington Post UK Edition as a “Call to Action” in ending the Autism diagnosis crisis. Click the image below to read more. Share This Post:

Here at Axia ASD Ltd we understand that Christmas can be a challenging time for many people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We would like to wish you all a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas. For those experiencing difficulties and wishing to access services during this period we would recommend you contact your GP, NHS Direct or…

The National Autistic Society are offering professional mentor support included in new software, “Brain In Hand”. It is said to be designed to give people access to the best support when they need it, giving increased confidence to do more things independently, be it attending university, employment or training. Here at Axia-ASD, we would welcome…