Coming this October – Autism Football Bonnyrigg
Autism Football Launch, coming to Poltonhall Sports Complex, Bonnyrigg this October. The Launch will include a come and try session. …
Listen: Kizzy Crawford – Autism and Me
Following her recent diagnosis of autism, singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford finds out more about the spectrum disorder – and specifically how …
Read: Sign cleaning gives ‘teenager with autism focus’ during lockdown
A 15-year-old boy with autism has been cleaning a town’s road signs and cutting back hedges to keep him “focused” …
Online Course (24th September): Girls and autism – a hidden minority?
Join Children in Scotland to explore autism in girls and women and learn about how best to support them. Online: …
Watch: Autism – Photography helps Horsham man overcome lockdown anxiety
A Sussex man is using his hobby of taking photographs to help overcome his anxiety. Joe James, from Horsham, is …
Listen: BBC Radio 4 – Francesca Happé on autism
Professor Francesca Happé talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research into the the abilities and assets of people with autism …
Read: Cricket and autism – How the sport provides solace for a recreational cricketer
Living with autism can be tough. Among the issues you may face on the broad spectrum are difficulties interacting with …
Free Course: UNDERSTANDING AUTISM, ASPERGER’S AND ADHD
This free short online course will encourage you to challenge your own definitions and perceptions of autism and ADHD. You …
Video: Autistic photographer finds success at happiness with animal pictures
A young man who was bullied at school for being autistic says photographing animals has got him through the toughest …
This Thursday (3rd September) Free Online Event: Autism & Bullying with Emily Lovegrove
3rd September 2020 – 12:00pm to 12:30pm We will be joined by Psychologist, Emily Lovegrove, The Bullying Doctor on 3rd …
Sensory Sculpture Stories at the National Galleries Scotland
National Galleries Scotland have created these stories with PAMIS (Promoting A More inclusive Society) – to encourage you to use your …
NAS: Face coverings top tips from our autistic colleagues
We asked our autistic colleagues for some tips about wearing masks and what they have found helpful. Prepare and practise …
SCOTTISH AUTISM – Right Click Programmes
Scottish Autism will be offering the Right Click programme several times throughout the year with each programme running for 5 …
Listen: Meet Talia Grant, autistic actor and an ambassador for NAS
Meet Talia Grant, autistic actor and an ambassador for our charity. You may recognise Talia from Hollyoaks, where they play autistic …
Autism Speaks – American Autism Youtube Channel (some great resources, diys and stories)
Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow. Click the links below to access …
Article: “This crisis is a chance to start talking about how much autistic people and neurotypicals have in common”
Dr Peter Vermeulen is an internationally acclaimed autism consultant, lecturer and trainer. He has published more than 15 books on …
Sense’s Art, Sport and Wellbeing Youtube Playlist
Watch and play games with Sense’s expert friends, LuSu. Remember you can adapt games to make them easier or harder …
Euan’s Guide: Face mask exempt badges (available to order now)
Euan’s Guide badges and cards are for disabled people that can’t wear a face covering or mask. They do not …
NAS’s Poetry Collection – Read and submit your own!
Welcome to NAS’s online poetry collection! Here you can find the latest pieces from our current issue, poetry from previous …
Listen: CBEEBIES Autism Stories
Hear about the autism spectrum, told through children’s personal experiences. Click the link below to listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p073x2yc
Edinburgh man with autism explains why some people shouldn’t have to wear a mask
Murray explained that lockdown brings extra challenges for people on the autistic spectrum, explaining: “I personally cannot wear a mask …
From an entrepreneur with autism: Stimming Toys and Jewellery
StimSensory is currently a one person show. I started StimSensory after becoming frustrated with the lack of affordable stim toys …
Youtube Channel: Kevin Chapman – Different is not broken
Kevin is a 37 year old YouTuber from the UK. Here’s his story: ‘I’ve got a cracking beard and I’m …
Watch: Right Here Series 1 (Time to Fly)
Episode 3 of 6 Sami is a single parent from Dundee and mother to 12-year-old Frankie and 19-year-old April. From …
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 …
