Directory: Scottish Autism ‘Out of Hours’ Crisis Support Services
If you need help out of hours click the link below to find the best organisation for your situation and …
Article: 8 best books about autism
We’ve spent hours reading to give you our top pick, written by autistic authors. By Lydia Wilkins The emerging market for …
Radio: Explaining Autism – Witness History
Ground-breaking work by developmental psychologist Professor Uta Frith has revolutionised our understanding of autism. Beginning in the 1960s, Professor Frith’s …
Article: Edinburgh dad with autistic kids says he still supports lockdown even though it’s been a nightmare
Jim Young says that it’s been incredibly difficult for his two children, saying that they are “regressing” due to the …
Young Adult Book: The Infinite by Patience Agbabi
The Infinite is the debut children’s novel by poet Patience Agbabi, whose inspiration comes from her autistic son (and her undiagnosed, …
Information Sheet: Plant your own sensory garden
Create a sensory garden that is not only beautiful to look at but tantalises the senses too! Click the link …
Online Interactive Performance of Pericles for Autistic Individuals
Flute Theatre, a company who push the boundaries of Shakespeare performance for audiences with autism and their families across the …
Article: ‘It’s a superpower’: an autistic young woman takes her message of inclusion to TikTok
Chloé Hayden’s social media following is all about getting people to understand: it’s about identity, not illness. Article by Matilda Boseley …
Carers Week: Together we can Make Caring Visible
People across the UK are adding their voices to Make Caring Visible as part of Carers Week 2020. Check out …
Carers Week Activities 2020
Online activities for carers and their families from organisations across the UK. Click the link below to access the list: …
New Sensory Resource Kit ‘The Forest’ – from the fantastic Frozen Light Theatre Company
We’re excited to publish our second Sensory Resource Kit, this time from The Forest, which toured the UK back in …
New Online Social Groups: National Autistic Society
Online LGBT+ Group Friendly and relaxed social groups for those aged 15-25 years old. For more information and to join …
Watch: Atypical on Netflix
This heartfelt comedy follows Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum, who has decided he is ready for romance. In …
Resource: National Wellbeing Hub – Resources for Individuals and Unpaid Carers
COVID-19 has changed our lives and placed exceptional demands on people working in health and social care. We’ve created this …
Watch: Birthday drive by for boy with autism in isolation
Ger McFlynn has just turned 13 years old and has autism. The Northern Irish teenager and his family are self-isolating …
National Autistic Society – More resources for autistic people and families
The coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on everybody’s life. Social distancing means that most events are cancelled, schools are …
App: The Free App That’s Helping 1000’s of Autistic Children During Lockdown
Developed by a parent to reduce his autistic son’s daily anxiety, picturepath is now helping thousands of autistic families during …
Watch – Coronavirus: Autism makes coping with lockdown ‘extra hard’
Radio presenter Stuart Cosgrove admits lockdown has been hard on his son Jack. The bright eight-year-old has autism and has …
Article: How People with Autism Can Cope with the Pandemic
World Autism Day was celebrated around the world on April 2nd, albeit in less public spaces. Just as it has …
Free Online Events: Scottish Autism
Events: 21st May Autism Advice Q&A: Supporting Young People 28th May Advice Line Plus: How do you become your own …
