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How my special interest in geography has enhanced my life
Stories
23 February 2024
In our latest blog, Harvey, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, discusses the joy his special interest has brought to his life.
Receiving an autism diagnosis as a parent
Stories
17 January 2024
In our latest blog, Amy Noonan, a parent to four-year-old Oscar, writes about her experience of Oscar receiving an autism diagnosis and the mixed emotions this brought up.
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.
Dealing with change as an autistic young person
Stories
6 December 2022
In our latest blog, Ambitious Youth Network member, Harvey, discusses how he deals with change – from honing in on his special interests to focusing on what he can control.
How solo travel helped my personal development as an autistic young person
Stories
12 October 2022
In our latest blog, Alex, who runs the blog Autism Adventures Abroad talks about solo travelling as an autistic young person and the benefits this has had on his personal growth and self-development.
The transition from CAMHS to AMHS as an autistic young person
Stories
11 May 2022
In our latest blog post, a member of our Ambitious Youth Network talks about the transition from CAMHS to AMHS as an autistic young person.
Into the light: a story of my battle with the darkness of anorexia
Stories
25 February 2022
To mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Youth Network member, Tilly, speaks openly about the effects an eating disorder had on her wellbeing.
Doing Christmas differently
Stories
13 December 2021
As we countdown to the holidays, we’re sharing a blog from Paul, who is part of the TalkNeurodiversity employee network at TalkTalk. Read Paul’s advice on how to support those in your life who are neurodivergent during the festive season.
Connecting with my daughter through music
Stories
5 May 2020
In James Cook's In Her Room, he talks about how music helped connect him to his autistic daughter, Emily.
Autism and girls
Awareness
20 February 2020
The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow up Awesome and Autistic is a book aimed at helping autistic girls embrace and celebrate who they are as they grow up.
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