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Taking part in the Special Olympics World Winter Games as an autistic person
Youth participation
22 May 2025
Alice, who is part of our Youth Network and Chair of our Youth Council, talks about skiing in the Special Olympics and how it’s helped her to raise awareness of autism.
My biggest dating fear: do I tell them I’m autistic?
Youth participation
14 February 2025
For Valentine’s Day, Susannah, a member of our Ambitious Youth Network, has written about what it’s like to navigate dating and relationships as an autistic person.
Preparing to go on holiday when you’re autistic
Youth participation
24 June 2024
Eleanor, a member of our Ambitious Youth Network shares her tips on how to prepare for a holiday.
Why autism acceptance should be taught in schools
Youth participation
20 March 2023
In our latest blog, Harvey, an autistic young person, writes about why autism acceptance should be taught in schools and shares his own experience of mainstream education.
Looking after my mental health at university
Youth participation
9 March 2023
In our latest blog for University Mental Health Day, Etta, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, discusses how she looks after her mental health while studying away from home.
Autistic young people meet Education Select Committee Chair
Youth participation
22 February 2023
Robin Walker MP, met with members of the Ambitious Youth Network, to discuss our Written Off? campaign and their experiences of education.
Learning to drive as an autistic young person
Youth participation
15 February 2023
Hattie, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, talks about her positive experience of learning to drive as an autistic young person.
Autism and climate change
Youth participation
10 January 2023
Vera, member of the Ambitious Youth Council, speaks about how climate change impacts her as an autistic young person and how she copes with this. You can use some of her tips in your everyday life too.
Tips for the festive season from autistic young people
Youth participation
5 December 2022
Members of our Ambitious Youth Network have been sharing what they want this Christmas to help make the festive season more enjoyable.
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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