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Midlothian Council’s autism strategy ‘Two Trumpets’ was developed from the personal experience of local people, parents and practitioners who spoke …
Event: LEGO based therapy for autism
How simple play with blocks can support your child’s communication and social interaction When – 03/08/20 What time 10.00am-1.30pm About …
Euan’s Guide – Voices of Covid
Coronavirus has had a massive impact on so many people’s lives. Stories and news around the pandemic have swamped the …
New release – Steve and Jo’s Music for Autism online workshops
Steve Harper and Jo May have produced ten new Music for Autism online videos. The workshops are aimed at students …
Looking to make some new friends? – Pen pals!
Welcome to the National Autistic Society’s pen pals section. It’s a little corner of the world where you can look …
Apple’s Little Voice showcases actors across the autism spectrum
Kevin Valdez draws on personal experience to play a neurodiverse character on a new Apple TV Plus show. The first …
Scottish Autism Event: A good night’s sleep
Join Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou on Wednesday 22nd July (12.00-12.30pm) via Facebook Premiere where her pre-recorded Advice Line Plus, episode 6 …
Autistic Women Are Thriving on TikTok
When Chloé Hayden, known online as Princess Aspien, first joined TikTok to share videos about One Direction, she didn’t consider …
Why lockdown has made some children ‘visibly happier’
This mum says her son, who has Asperger’s, has become happier and more confident during lockdown because he is free …
An Afternoon Tea with a difference!
Bake off, Brew up and Log on! Have online fun and raise vital funds for Autism Initiatives. Host an online …
Explaining racism to children and young people with autism
Explaining racism to children and young people with autism Although, race, identity and privilege affect people every day, it can …
Christine McGuinness’s autistic children have been ‘struggling’ in isolation.
Christine McGuinness admits her autistic children have been ‘struggling’ in isolation. Christine McGuinness has opened up about struggling through lockdown, …
Autism Alert Card – COVID-19 (Face Covering)
Whilst there are no longer restrictions on how many times you can leave the house, new guidance from the Scottish …
Edinburgh Zoo Now Open – updates for disabled visitors
Edinburgh Zoo will reopen on Monday 29 June 2020. Read our FAQs for more information about the wide range of safety …
New app developed to help kids with special educational needs
A Belfast mum whose son has autism has developed an app to help children with special educational needs. Debbie Craig has …
Resources: Supporting children and young people at home – Coronavirus
Covid 19 has brought huge challenges and changes to all our lives. Autistic learners may find coping with the uncertainty …
Resources: New from the National Autism Implementation Team/Education Scotland
COVID 19 – supporting autistic learners return to education Autistic learners and their families may need individualised planning for the …
PASDA – Listening Ears Project
PASDA’s Listening Ears project aims to support carers of autistic adults with regular, timely phone calls to ease loneliness and …
Article – Women With Autism Checklist of Emotional Symptoms
A look at the emotional symptoms that are typical of women with ASD. Women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulties …
Sensory Stories: Strings & Things
A suite of six sensory stories for young children and people with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities …
Article – The lockdown challenges of a 12-year-old with autism
Marium Ahmad has spent time during lockdown looking at TikTok, reading up on her latest ‘obsession’ – star signs – …
