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Autism friendly summer attractions 2024
Top tips
15 July 2024
Eden, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, has put together a list of autism-friendly attractions to visit this summer. From museums to theatre productions, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Preparing to go on holiday when you’re autistic
Youth participation
24 June 2024
Eleanor, a member or a member of our Ambitious Youth Network shares her tips on how to prepare for a holiday.
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.
Autism-friendly festive attractions to visit in December 2023
Top tips
4 December 2023
Megan, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, has helped us put together a list of autism-friendly activities that all the family can enjoy over the festive period, including quiet pantomime performances and Christmas trails.
How to communicate your needs
Top tips
24 November 2023
Megan, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, writes about how to communicate your needs as an autistic person, and the different styles of communication you can use.
Setting boundaries for yourself as an autistic person
Top tips
7 September 2023
In our latest blog, Eden, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, writes about setting boundaries as an autistic young person and the positive impact this can have.
Self-advocating as an autistic young person
Top tips
8 August 2023
In our latest blog, Astrid, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, writes about advocating for herself as an autistic young person – and offers tips for other autistic people wanting to self-advocate.
Autism-friendly attractions to visit in summer 2023
Top tips
3 July 2023
In our latest blog, Eden, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, has put together a list of autism-friendly attractions to visit this summer. From museums to theatre productions, there’s something for everyone.
Managing your money during the cost of living crisis
Top tips
22 December 2022
In this blog, we’ll discuss how to create a budget plan and our tips to save money – while still doing things that bring you joy.
Festive top tips from autistic young people
Youth participation
13 December 2021
Rebecca, Robbie, Aiden, Ieuan and Lucy share their top tips for how everyone can make the festive season more inclusive for autistic people.
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