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Co-producing an audio documentary to explore autistic experiences
Post-diagnosis support
6 March 2024
As part of our post-diagnosis support programme, six young people from the Ambitious Youth Network came together to co-produce an audio documentary about their autistic experience after diagnosis.
Working together to remove barriers to post-diagnosis support
Post-diagnosis support
10 November 2023
Benjamin Redmayne, our Programme Manager for Post-Diagnostic Support, shares insights from experts and Ambitious Youth Network members on how to improve access to post-diagnostic information and support.
Twists, reliefs, and rewards: understanding your autism diagnosis
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Geoffrey and Lucy tell us about how they felt when they were diagnosed with autism.
Autism and relationships: what is ‘normal’?
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Mickey and Saffron speak about how they navigate relationships with friends, family, and romantic relationships and any advice they have to give to others going through a similar thing.
Friends and family, I’m autistic!
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Vera tells us that being open and talking about being autistic was the best decision she ever made and has written a short guide for how to disclose to someone that you are autistic.
How to explain autism to friends and family
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Saffron tells us how her experiences of getting some common responses from telling people that she has autism. In light of this, she has written a blog on how to explain autism to friends and family.
Advocating for your autistic needs
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Aishah, an Ambitious Youth Council member, speaks about how to put support in place when you find out that you are autistic.
My advice on explaining your autistic needs
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Ambitious Youth Network member Georgia shares advice on how to explain your autistic needs and reasonable adjustments.
Finding pride in your autistic identity
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Josefina, a member of our Youth Council, tells us about how she found pride in her autistic identity and came to accept her differences.
My autism diagnosis: The long journey to acceptance
Post-diagnosis support
25 August 2021
Bella shares how she was diagnosed with autism at 15 years of age and how it has been a long journey to acceptance.
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