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Joined May 2011
For our final #BlackHistoryMonth reshare, we’re sharing this blog by Antonia, our former Black Autistic Meetup host. 💜 Antonia reflects on connection, being seen and creating community. The free monthly online meetup is now hosted by Ruby. Blog link in the comments!
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An independent government report into #ADHD and #Autsim highlights the current failures in timely support and offers recommendations for a 'fairer and more effective' response gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Autism Champions courses can help organisations fulfil legal #training requirements. They’re available now from Manar Matusiak at @LivingAutismuk. #autism #Send #neurodiversity autismeye.com/announcement/a…
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This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’re sharing a new piece in our "4 Questions For" blog series with Zoe Collier, whose PhD research explores victim-blaming experienced by Autistic survivors of sexual violence. Full blog article below 👇️
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ADHD UK has threatened legal action against an NHS organisation over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism assessments. theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Person-centred doesn't mean agreeing with every choice It means making space for the person to understand their options, consider the implications and participate meaningfully in the decision #VocRehab #ClientCentredPractice #VocationalChoice #WorkAndHealth #ProfessionalPractice
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'To the person who says it's a snowflake generation, just live just 24 hours as a 16 year old' Professor Peter Fonagy, the head of an independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism, has told Catherine Burns on #BBCBreakfast that there has been a real rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqzr…
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NHS 'unable to treat and look after' people with learning disabilities, says care commission chair The NHS is failing people with learning disabilities and hospitals are “unable to sufficiently treat and look after” them, says Baroness Louise Casey, the head of the government’s commission into adult social care, as ITV News Investigations Editor @DanielHewittITV reports itv.com/news/2026-09-17/case…
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The talented Daniel Docherty is returning to celebrate 15 years of Autism’s Got Talent in London. He is a past AGT Performer & AKO Ambassador . Daniel is a Psychology Researcher and Published Academic Co-Author, Autism and Neurodivergence Guest Lecturer, Speaker and Educator, Viking Age Historian, Record-Breaking Junior National Champion Powerlifter, Qualified Personal Trainer and Online Coach, and Award-Winning Singer. Daniel is Autistic and has ADHD. He has also been diagnosed with OCD, Anxiety Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Depression. Daniel also lives with the daily physical challenges of Arthritis, Hypermobility and Asthma. Despite the many challenges Daniel has faced throughout his life, he has learned to channel adversity into an unrelenting drive to succeed, while using his knowledge, experience and achievements to inspire others to pursue their own ambitions against the odds. Tickets annakennedyonline.com DOCCO Daniel Docherty Lisa Robins #autism #autismsgottalent #charity #annakennedyonline #tuesdaymotivation
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Exciting things are coming for the National Neurodiversity Shows in 2027! 💙Next year NNS will be heading to FIVE national locations across the UK – including a brand-new show in the South! 🎟️ 2027 dates and tickets are available on nationalneurodiversityshows.…
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Check out our #Autism Champions + LD course in October and December featured in the Events section of this publication.
🍁 Autumn issue of Autism Eye Magazine - read free! 🟣 ‘Unaccountable’ councils with ‘indefensible’ behaviour towards parents 🟣 Useful technology 🟣 Living skills 🟣 Action against seclusion rooms 🟣 Classroom strategies 🟣 Gut health #autism #Send mailchi.mp/autismeye/issue63
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FREE magazine packed with expert advice for parents and professionals - mailchi.mp/autismeye/issue63
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"Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD: Ideas to Help Every Child Shine The following ADHD teaching strategies will help all students — but especially those with ADHD — learn to the best of their ability in any classroom" Article by ADDitude Editors: buff.ly/uGWoEW2
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World Suicide Prevention Day: suicide prevention and autism - Recent reviews suggest that autistic people are 3 to 7 times more likely to die by suicide than non-autistic individuals. Read this in Learning Disability Today learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…
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#Autism Champions + Learning disabilities course. Champions cascade learning. October and December. eLearning plus Zoom sessions. #neurodiversity #neurodivergence
#Autism Champions + Learning Disabilitis course. October and December registrations open. Champions cascade learning to their teams and organisations. eLearning plus Zoom sessions. International delegates welcome. Book at mm-neurodiversity.com/autism…
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We need your help. Just 34 days until Tee Jay’s petition to save disabled children’s rights closes. Will you help to get it over 40,000 today by sharing it with charities or professionals who support your child? We have identified 20 rights at risk. petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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