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Sensory overload and autism: a guide for parents
Mental health wellbeing
10 May 2024
In our latest blog, Carly Steel, an autism specialist with her own autism diagnosis, discusses sensory overload, how to recognise the signs of it, and strategies to support autistic children and young people through it.
What autistic burnout means to me
Mental health wellbeing
18 March 2024
In our latest blog, Hannah, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, discusses what autistic burnout means to her, and the impact it has on her life.
Mental health - a picture of need in schools
Mental health wellbeing
27 February 2024
Hear from the lead consultant at Senco Services, May MacKay-Morris, who advised the programme team at Ambitious about Autism throughout the development of Autistic and OK.
How the Autistic and OK programme can help prevent a crisis in mental health for autistic pupils
Mental health wellbeing
27 February 2024
Nuala, Senior Participation Programme Manager at Ambitious about Autism shares her experience on working on the Autistic and OK programme.
My mental health journey at school
Mental health wellbeing
27 February 2024
Ambitious Youth Network member Megan shares their experience of her mental health journey at school.
How misunderstandings and stigma around autism can impact mental health and wellbeing
Mental health wellbeing
27 February 2024
Gabriel, Youth Advisor and member of the Ambitious Youth Network shares their experience on how misunderstandings and stigma around autism can impact mental health and wellbeing.
How the Autistic and OK programme promotes autism acceptance in schools
Mental health wellbeing
27 February 2024
Youth Advisor Harvey shares the importance of autism acceptance in schools.
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