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Writing a children’s story for my autistic granddaughter
Stories
7 November 2023
In our latest blog, author and fundraiser Edward Glover explains the inspiration behind his new children’s story.
Understanding happiness from your autistic child's perspective
Reviews
30 October 2023
In our latest blog, Carly Steel, an autism specialist with an interest in wellbeing and mental health, writes about understanding happiness from your autistic child’s perspective.
Virtual autism summer
Reviews
20 July 2020
As visitor attractions slowly open up, families with autistic children might remain cautious about making trips this summer. In our latest blog, Solmaz, shares the best virtual visitor experiences families can enjoy online during the summer break.
'Mind My Mind' review: The Oscar nominated animation on autism
Reviews
7 January 2020
'Mind My Mind' is an animation about being autistic, the social differences that may occur and being understood.
10 autism-friendly outdoor activities
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1 August 2019
Here were have chosen ten accessible places to visit outdoors this summer which we consider autism-friendly.
6 autism-friendly indoor activities
Reviews
26 July 2019
Six places across the country to visit when the weather is not so good this summer.
Exploring drawing and writing in an autism-friendly environment
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21 August 2019
Two very different autism-friendly exhibitions at the British Library and the British Museum.
Ambitious about The Postal Museum
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30 August 2019
We send our blogger to celebrate the first of the Postal Museum's 'Post Early events.
How to be Autistic: A new book by Charlotte Amelia Poe
Reviews
17 September 2019
Charlotte Amelia Poe celebrate their book launch with friends, family and colleagues.
The A word
Youth participation
24 March 2016
The BBC’s series ‘The A Word’ depicts the issues faced by a family when their child, Joe, is diagnosed as autistic.
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