Mental health wellbeing | Ambitious about Autism

My experience of autism and addiction

Mental health wellbeing 5 May 2026

Read about Niko's experience of autism and addiction, and where to find support. Trigger warning: This blog discusses alcohol addiction.

Carly

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.

autistic burnout

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.

May

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.

Nuala

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.

Megan

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.

Autistic and OK

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.

Harvey

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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