AUTISM NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2017 COMMENT

Sister support “Please don’t ask me how I am or how my day has been,” the sign said. “I really struggle with such vague and open questions.” Read the fascinating account of two sisters with autism upfront and central to their relationship. More

Sensory, structured and safe How do we create a school environment in which children on the autism spectrum can flourish! More

Primary importance “GPs and other primary care staff have a key role in ensuring that patients on the autism spectrum (and any carers) have equitable access to health care” Research Autism. Now GPs have a ‘fit for purpose’ learning programme that delivers. More

Team for change Ever wondered why good intentions and well-trained staff don’t always achieve the great outcomes we want for service users with autism? More

Revisiting regression In our modern understanding of autism should we take another look at the idea of regression in some youngsters with autism? More

Me myself 'I'm An Autistic Adult—Here's What I Want You To Know' Three women share how they learned to live (and thrive) with autism. More

Self regulated and successful "It felt like it was time for me to try new things, to meet new people and try to adjust to life,” Zachary Zupko has certainly done that and way more. More

Work not working The biggest challenge for people with autism in the 21st Century is getting into employment. More

It’s as easy as AAC Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is the term used to describe methods of communication that can add-on to or replace speech helping kids and adults with autism find a voice. More

Channeling autism A man is aiming to be the first autistic person ever to complete a solo swim of the English Channel. More

Focussing on futures There is no single development trajectory for youngsters with autism so trying to predict what the future will look like and what future needs will be is nigh on impossible. More