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Ways of coping with anxiety
Stories
5 December 2019
For people on the autistic spectrum, anxiety is a common occurrence. Any number of things can cause anxiety.
Making the most of a visit to a psychiatrist
Stories
5 December 2019
Psychiatrists are doctors with specialist training in mental health conditions that need secondary care inputs.
Mental illness and me
Youth participation
10 October 2017
Kerrie Portman writes about her mental health experiences and offers advice for staying strong.
I am a girl living with autism
Stories
17 December 2018
Imagine living in a world where you feel as though everyone knows what is going on but you.
10 things that make it hard for someone with autism to get employment
Stories
13 October 2016
It is common for those who have autism to not have a job.
Moving autism into adulthood
Youth participation
12 April 2016
One subject that families contemplate with reference to a child with autism is: what happens when an adult has autism?
Why we're proud of "Are You Autistic?"
Youth participation
17 December 2018
Sam, Georgia and Jack tell all about their starring role in the new Channel 4 documentary "Are you autistic?"
Autism and make up
Stories
19 February 2019
Our guest blogger explains her up and down relationship with cosmetics.
What I have learned from my autistic brother
TreeHouse School
15 March 2019
Our supporter Julia Thanh celebrates her autistic brother William's 25th birthday by writing about their unbreakable bond.
What we can learn from Australia about support services for young autistic people
Youth participation
6 November 2019
Emily is currently in Australia looking at post-diagnostic support services for autistic young people.
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