Autistic children are facing a mental health crisis during lockdown
The mental health and wellbeing of autistic children and young people has deteriorated significantly in lockdown, according to Ambitious about Autism.
autistic
11,000 people call on Chancellor, Rishi Sunak to invest in autistic people’s futures
Over 11,000 people have signed an open letter to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, calling on him to use his upcoming Spending Review to protect autistic people.
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 in the UK and across the pond. But can our television sets ever accurately depict life as an autistic person?
Interview: Christine McGuinness talks honestly about parenting autism
As the National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour event continues (5 – 12 October), Christine McGuinness spoke with editor, Lorne about raising autistic children and the importance of awareness.
The importance of education on World Autism Awareness Day
Today (2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day. As autistic people and their families share their experiences, the day highlights the need for better education and understanding of autism
I’m a Celebrity… contestant opens up about being autistic in the jungle
Love it or loathe it, I’m a Celebrity… is back for another year and the nation is rallying around to watch unsuspecting celebrities get involved…
Autistic actress Talia Grant cast in Hollyoaks
The representation of people with autism in the mainstream media is taking a big leap forward as Talia Grant has become the first autistic actress…
Help Prevent Bullying with Sesame Street’s New Autism Book
Almost everyone has been bullied at one point in their life. Childhood bullying can be extremely traumatic and upsetting – especially for kids with additional…