Axia ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Dyspraxia
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Subscribe here for Axia’s Conference Updates
View Resource: Subscribe here for Axia’s Conference UpdatesIf you are interested in receiving updates from us specifically in regards to Axia’s 2015 Conference “Perspectives from the Spectrum”, please fill in the form below. You will receive an email requiring you to confirm your subscription, so please check your spam folder if you do not appear to have received one. Upon confirming your…
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Axia’s “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference Programme
View Resource: Axia’s “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Conference ProgrammeWe are pleased here at Axia-ASD to be able to announce our intended Programme for our 2015 Conference on the 11th November “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Autism Spectrum Experiences – from Simply Confusing to Totally Terrifying Below is the itinerary which we have scheduled for the day: 9.15 am Coffee and Refreshments. 9.45 am Welcome…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group – July Minutes
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group – July MinutesMinutes of the fourth Post-Diagnostic Support Group 8th July 2015 Today’s group was attended by 17 people. Items discussed were: Feedback was given by Calvin and Linda for the conference they recently attended at St Andrews Healthcare on Autism and the Internet. Calvin asked the group for feedback as to whether 3D is worth viewing…
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NAS Chester Branch AGM
View Resource: NAS Chester Branch AGMLinda and Calvin went to hear Alex Lowery speak at the Chester branch of the National Autistic Society’s Annual General Meeting on 1 July 2015. It was a great talk. Linda will be bringing the book and DVDs to the next monthly post-diagnostic support group to then give to Autism Inclusive. Alex has signed the…
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Contributor’s Poem in Finals
View Resource: Contributor’s Poem in FinalsI was delighted to receive the following news from James Wood. His poem which can be found on our website here has got through to the finals at “Create! Art for Autism” . James is one of only six poetry finalists from hundreds of applicants. He has also recently discovered a new talent for biro…
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St Andrew’s Autism conference
View Resource: St Andrew’s Autism conferenceDr Linda Buchan and Calvin Atkinson are currently attending the annual autism conference being hosted by St Andrew’s Healthcare on Autism and the Internet… “Autism and the internet – the good, the bad and the ugly” We will be reporting back at our next monthly support group. Presentations are going to be available so we…
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Autism Smartphone App – Update
View Resource: Autism Smartphone App – UpdateThe app we previously requested feedback for (here) is now live and available for all clients residing within the Vale Royal area. The installation guide can be downloaded from here and user guide here Share This Post:
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Announcing Axia’s 2015 Conference…
View Resource: Announcing Axia’s 2015 Conference…Axia-ASD are pleased to announce our Conference for 2015, “Perspectives from the Spectrum” Autism Spectrum Experiences – from Simply Confusing to Totally Terrifying we now have the date and venue confirmed as being: Wednesday 11th November 2015 – 9.15am to 5.00pm. Canalside Conference Centre, (Cedar Room). 34-36 Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JG. There is parking available on site.Refreshments and…
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Managing Anxiety – the “Autism Alert Card”
View Resource: Managing Anxiety – the “Autism Alert Card”Having attended Axia’s June “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” meeting in Crewe, as noted in the “Minutes”, we witnessed a very interesting, engaging and entertaining discourse from Elspeth Bromiley on “Managing Anxiety” (which was actually far more in-depth than mere “management”, focusing also on “recognition” of it (obviously needed prior to it’s management!). Out of the many…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group, June – Minutes
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group, June – MinutesMinutes of the third Post-Diagnostic Support Group3rd June 2015 The group had 25 attendees and Dr Buchan began by discussing two research projects currently being undertaken. One by Professor Francesca Happe (further details can be found in the news section of our website here) and one being undertaken by the University of Chester. Dr Buchan…
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Please Note:
View Resource: Please Note:We would just like to let everyone know that telephone calls won’t be answered until Monday 1st June. Emails will be responded to, however, there may be a slight delay. For urgent enquiries we would advise you to contact your GP, NHS Direct or local A & E department. Share This Post:
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Research Studies
View Resource: Research StudiesAgeing and Autism Spectrum Disorders We have been approached by Professor Franscesca Happe regarding two research projects that she is involved with. One around adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and one around grandparents of children with Autism. Professor Happe is trying to pioneer research into adults with Autism which as we all know is a…
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Consulting Rooms – Roadworks Warning
View Resource: Consulting Rooms – Roadworks WarningIt has been brought to our attention that the roadworks in the surrounding area to our Consulting Rooms based at Red Hill House are due to be ongoing until June 2015. Therefore, people travelling to appointments may wish to factor this into their travelling time and allow extra time to attend for appointments on time.…
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Urgent Feedback Requested
View Resource: Urgent Feedback RequestedWe have been asked to gain very quick feedback regarding this app. Please contact us with any comments you have, however brief, by either leaving them below in the comments section or by emailingcarly@axia-asd.co.uk UPDATE – 1st May 2015 Thank you everyone for the feedback you gave which we have sent to the Commissioners. We…
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Post-Diagnostic Support Group Minutes
View Resource: Post-Diagnostic Support Group MinutesMinutes of the Second Post-Diagnostic Support Group – 29 April 2015 Remaining items from previous group were carried over. Linda introduced the self-assessment framework which has recently been completed and advised that it will go public in June. We then discussed the notion of a conference and the group were extremely positive about this. The…
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“Post-Diagnostic Support Group” Questionnaire
View Resource: “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” QuestionnaireDuring today’s “Post-Diagnostic Support Group” meeting in Crewe, we distributed a questionnaire to the attendees which we intend to pass on to our Commissioner. We would like to offer those of you unable to visit today the opportunity to “add your voice”, and would welcome your responses to the questions below. Simply email them to…
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2015 Spring Update
View Resource: 2015 Spring UpdateSpring 2015 It has been a while since I have done one of these news items, for which I apologise. This has been due to a number of reasons – the main one being we have been so busy! At the start of this year we were approached by North Wales CAMHS to help reduce…
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“The Art of the Possible”
View Resource: “The Art of the Possible”Linda, Calvin and Elspeth Bromiley (colleague and friend) attended a workshop facilitated by East Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, the purpose of which was to share ideas and network with colleagues who are passionate and interested in improving care and support for people living with ADHD and Autism held at The Tytherington Club, Macclesfield. This…