Sesame Street theme park awarded with autism accreditation
Last year, Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character, Julia. Viewers welcomed Julia and the show was praised for their honest depiction of autism. Now,…
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Talking about the A word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas…
What is World Autism Awareness Week?
Across this week (26 March – 2 April) schools, workplaces and individuals will be taking part in raising awareness for autistic people and their friends…
How parents are coping with kids’ challenging behaviour
For some parents of children with autism or learning disabilities, managing violent or challenging behaviour can be a daily struggle which renders the family unable…
March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
Nationwide launches autism-friendly hours
Nationwide Building Society (www.nationwide.co.uk) will be trialling autism-friendly hours to make the experience more comfortable for autistic customers. The quiet hours, with reduced background noise…
UK airports delaying support for autistic passengers
Many autistic travellers find air travel a difficult experience due to the airport environment. Large crowds, noise, invasive security checks and disruption to familiar routine,…
Fears that services are not keeping pace as number of disabled children with complex needs rises significantly
Dramatic 50% increase since 2004 – 49,300 to 73,000 children in England 57,615 children with complex autism in schools in England, more than double the number in…
Merseyside work placement scheme for young adults with Asperger’s up for two national awards
Autism Together’s Step into Work Plus programme has been shortlisted for two categories in the National Autistic Society’s prestigious Autism Professional Awards. The Wirral-based charity…
How to have an autism-friendly Christmas
If someone in your family has autism, you’ll know that the break from routine over the holidays can be a really stressful experience. With some…
Toys “R” Us to hold Christmas Shopping Events for families affected by autism
Toys“R”Us are to hold an autism-friendly browsing event for families affected by autism and additional needs. The event will take place on the morning of Sunday 6th November and will…
Autism-friendly HATE and MATE CRIME reporting units open in Wirral
Charity Autism Together today has opened three autism-friendly hate and mate crime reporting centres in Wirral. The new service begins on the same day the Crown…
Autistic travellers face lack of support at UK airports
The UK’s busiest airports are failing to provide adequate support for autistic travellers according to a new survey. With school holidays in full swing and…
A Man’s Best Friend: How Assistance Dogs are Changing Lives
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and Channel 4’s programme Rescue Dog to Super Dog shows just how important…
Autism-friendly sessions arrive at Mattel Play! Liverpool
A new series of autism-friendly sessions is starting at Mattel Play! Liverpool this month. Autistic children and their families are being encouraged to experience the…