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Ride on A team of 10 riders are embarking on an audacious five day bike ride from Lagos to Accra and back to raise awareness for autism, and to advocate for inclusivity in society. More
Connecting to help The Autism Services Directory is a fantastic resource which connects individuals, parents and professionals to sources of support, help and information in their local area. Start your search here. More Assessment advice Useful information and guidance on assessment and diagnosis. More Easily misled A U.S. study does not show severe autism can be “reversed”, contrary to misleading headlines shared on social media making that claim and calling the results a “miracle”. The case report of just two young girls is anecdotal, based on “questionable” methods and may only show the girls were taught new behaviours that masked or reduced some symptoms, according to experts who also criticised media coverage of the study. More Bad hair day For many parents of autistic children, getting a hair cut can be a traumatic experience for them and their child. Here are some tips. More Diagnosis step change “We need to make diagnosis a quicker and more empowering experience for autistic people”, Dr James Cusack, Autistica. More Dojo effect Autistic kids and parents can benefit from practicing martial arts together, as a family. More On board with autism A call for volunteers has been made to help transform a bus into a mobile sensory unit for children with autism. The Stand Out for Autism charity has spent the past 18 months fundraising to make its dream a reality. The charity reached its £10,000 target earlier this year and has since bought a bus. More Dads too Despite being a father of three children with special educational needs, Ashley Blaker never saw the signs in himself until he penned a humorous and heartfelt book about his family life. More Should work A 'passport' designed to help young autistic people transitioning from education to work has been launched. Disability Advice and Welfare Network (Dawn) hopes the booklet will help more neurodivergent education leavers find employment. More Friendly advice To mark Friendship Day here are six do’s and don’ts to support autistic children with friendships. More
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Care worsens The CQC's 2020 report said people with learning disabilities or autism were receiving "undignified and inhumane care"; 18 months on it says little progress has been made. More Mind and body A family hopes to start a new charity to give young people with autism or learning disabilities the chance to take up martial arts. More Meeting needs Recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control show childhood autism rates are at their highest level since the CDC began tracking data in 2000. About 2.3% of U.S. children. What are the priorities for support? More Help in a box “Emergencies can be stressful for anyone. Then, when you add in a sensory processing disorder, they already don’t see and experience things in the same way we do,” A US firefighter has developed a sensory tool kit to help fire crews meet the needs of youngsters on the spectrum. More Sibling support Having a younger brother with autism brings challenges. How can parents help? More Right to work An increasing number of companies are integrating neurodiverse individuals into the workplace as they recognize their growing number and the unique skills they bring to a variety of jobs. More Food for thought A mum who has previously struggled to eat out with her autistic son has praised a restaurant for "going above and beyond" to help him. More Autistic and unstoppable Sam Holness is an autistic endurance athlete. He's completed triathlons, an event consisting of swimming, cycling and running. He’s run numerous full 26-mile marathons and half marathons and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. More Without the mask Social psychologist Devon Price explains that masking is any attempt or strategy "to hide your disability." Price's new book, Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity, explores masking, and how to "unmask" and live more freely. Care for carers Carers are key members of the team around the person they support, but the role can significantly impact their life, health and wellbeing. Good quality, consistent support is vital to enable them to continue their caring role. More Where are the women? Despite recent breakthroughs in research, young women with autism are still commonly overlooked by parents, educators and medical providers. More Learning moment After learning she was autistic at 38, writer and podcaster Tara McMullin began reassessing what she needed to thrive at her job. More Legally speaking Autism is not a mental health issue – David Crisp argues for a rethink on healthcare and mental health legislation. More Minecraft safety Famallama is a family friendly whitelisted server for the neurodiverse, (those with Autism, ADHD, and Special Educational needs). More |
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