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Living and learning with autism
Awareness
14 October 2021
Youth Patron, Aiden shares the challenges he has faced growing up. Read more.
My autism and mental health
Awareness
10 October 2021
For World Mental Health Day, Lucy, an autistic young person, tells us her story of growing up with autism alongside mental health problems.
Using my passion to support the environment
Awareness
12 August 2021
Maud tells us about her passion for being outdoors and how volunteering to help the environment can be beneficial for autistic young people.
Getting the vaccine with long-COVID
Awareness
14 July 2021
In our latest blog, Youth Patron, Aiden Tsen, opens up about his positive experience of getting the coronavirus vaccine.
In recognition of all parent carers
Awareness
7 June 2021
Caroline tells us how parents become warriors for their children, having to battle at every turn; some we win, some we lose but whatever the outcome we must press on, become creative and find options that support our loved ones.
Mental health, autism and me
Awareness
7 May 2021
Our Ambitious Youth Network member shares his experiences of mental health and autism and the coping mechanisms he finds useful.
"Super Sam" the autistic triathlete
Awareness
3 March 2021
Sam Holness or 'Super Sam' tells us about his journey to becoming a triathlete and how he was able to swim before he could talk at six years old and only learned to run properly 14 years later.
Important advice for parents of young autistic children
Awareness
9 November 2020
Parent and autism campaigner, Oli Grant, shares the advice she wishes she had received when her son Kai was going through the autism diagnosis process.
My autism diagnosis: grieving for the version of my younger self
Awareness
6 October 2020
Our guest blogger Jodie shares her powerful story about the grief she feels for her younger self, following her autism diagnosis.
Understanding racism
Awareness
30 June 2020
Understanding racism is a complex and difficult issue. Here our team has shared insights to help young people understand more about racism.
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