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Girls and autism

Our new Me, My Autism & I campaign with Vanish aims to help autistic girls be seen, heard, and supported. 

Together with Vanish, we have published new research on the autism gender gap and are sharing new articles, statistics, blogs, and opinion pieces from autistic young people.

 

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Latest blogs

Our blogs provide valuable insight into how autistic young people experience the world around them, and also cover news about our services or developments in the autism community. 

 

Would you like to share your story? 

We are always interested to hear about stories to share on our blog, so if you think you have a great idea please get in touch via email at communications@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk and send a short overview of your blog idea and a member of the team will get back to you.

autistic burnout
What autistic burnout means to me
Mental health wellbeing 18 March 2024
In our latest blog, Hannah, a member of the Ambitious Youth Network, discusses what autistic burnout means to her, and the impact it has on her life.
Youth Network
Co-producing an audio documentary to explore autistic experiences
Post-diagnosis support 6 March 2024
As part of our post-diagnosis support programme, six young people from the Ambitious Youth Network came together to co-produce an audio documentary about their autistic experience after diagnosis.
Harvey
How the Autistic and OK programme promotes autism acceptance in schools
Mental health wellbeing 27 February 2024
Youth Advisor Harvey shares the importance of autism acceptance in schools.
Nuala
How the Autistic and OK programme can help prevent a crisis in mental health for autistic pupils
Mental health wellbeing 27 February 2024
Nuala, Senior Participation Programme Manager at Ambitious about Autism shares her experience on working on the Autistic and OK programme.
Autistic and OK
How misunderstandings and stigma around autism can impact mental health and wellbeing
Mental health wellbeing 27 February 2024
Gabriel, Youth Advisor and member of the Ambitious Youth Network shares their experience on how misunderstandings and stigma around autism can impact mental health and wellbeing.
May
Mental health - a picture of need in schools
Mental health wellbeing 27 February 2024
Hear from the lead consultant at Senco Services, May MacKay-Morris, who advised the programme team at Ambitious about Autism throughout the development of Autistic and OK.
Megan
My mental health journey at school
Mental health wellbeing 27 February 2024
Ambitious Youth Network member Megan shares their experience of her mental health journey at school.
Harvey
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.
Written Off
Families are reaching crisis point trying to navigate the SEND system
Projects 7 February 2024
Through our Written Off? campaign we are calling on government to protect the legal rights that families with autistic children rely on to access support. Our Head of Learner and Family Services, Jo Salsbury, explains why this issue is so important.
BP
How adjustments helped me integrate into the workplace
Employment 26 January 2024
In our latest blog, an autistic young person writes about their experience of completing an internship at BP secured through the Employ Autism programme.
Oscar
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.
Megan
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.
Post-diagnosis conference
Working together to remove barriers to post-diagnosis support
Post-diagnosis support 10 November 2023
Benjamin Redmayne, our Programme Manager for Post-Diagnostic Support, shares insights from experts and Ambitious Youth Network members on how to improve access to post-diagnostic information and support.
Edward Glover
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.
Carly
Understanding happiness from your autistic child's perspective
Reviews 30 October 2023
In our latest blog, Carly Steel, an autism specialist with an interest in wellbeing and mental health, writes about understanding happiness from your autistic child’s perspective.