AUTISM NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2023 COMMENT

Our experiences What was it like for people with learning disabilities and autism during the pandemic? Watch this video from the Social Care Institute for Excellence. More

Early support It was not until Caroline Andrew was 11 years old, after experiencing almost all of her primary school education without adequate supports, that she officially learnt she was autistic. More

Feeling different Autistic people may experience pain at a higher intensity than those not on the autism spectrum and are less adaptable to the sensation. More

Employer education Nath Trevett, a translator, says many employers do not know anything about autism and it creates barriers for autistic people. More

Support works Brain in Hand, which helps autistic people to build independence and manage/maintain their wellbeing has passed a number of efficacy and safety tests. “It’s essential, if you have a product claiming to make a difference to people’s lives, that you can evidence that.” Dr Louise Morpeth. More

Talent on tour A touring art exhibition is giving young people who are autistic an opportunity to express themselves.The Creative Voices: What Autism Means to Me exhibition showcases more than 140 pieces of art created by autistic post-primary pupils from schools right across Northern Ireland. More

Autism explains “When I got diagnosed it didn’t feel good,” Brady admits, “but it definitely helped me fix certain elements of my life.” Taskmaster star and comedian Fern Brady on her meltdowns and her autism diagnosis. More

Attention feelings In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how ADHD and Emotional Self-Regulation are related. More

Space for the spectrum What is a ‘sensory space’ and why are they so important? More