Youth participation

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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.

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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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