World Autism Awareness Day
Posted onApril marks two big events for autism, with World Autism Month taking place throughout and World Autism Awareness Day which takes place on April 2. This year marks the 18th…
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How to communicate with an adult with autism
Posted onAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong development disability that affects the way people communicate and interact with the world around them.
Learning disability awareness – Challenging barriers people with learning disabilities face
Posted onLast week was Learning Disability Awareness Week. This year, the theme was “Do you see me?” focusing on the everyday challenges that people with learning disabilities face.
World Autism Acceptance Week: Everything you need to know
Posted onWorld Autism Acceptance Week takes place from 2-8 April, which is a societal event that works to create a welcoming society in which those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can…
Navigating your learning disability
Posted onWhilst learning disabilities are most commonly recognised during childhood, adults may be diagnosed at a later date.
Understanding autism across the lifespan: Differences in children and adults
Posted onAutism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affects people of different ages, genders, shapes, and sizes, with one in every hundred people being on the autism spectrum. But the understanding of…