Specialist Autism Support Services

21/07/2019

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/16/i-knew-people-found-me-uncanny-and-strange-then-came-the-diagnosis-that-explained-it-all?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

This is an incredibly interesting article written by a woman who received a diagnosis of Autism as an adult

The writer Joanne Limburg always knew other people found her somehow unsettling – so much so, she felt she identified with Stephen King’s Carrie. But it was only in her 30s, while reading about autism, that she understood why

20/11/2018

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13/07/2017

This article makes me so proud to be a Kiwi!

"Disabled' has been translated as "whaikaha", meaning to have strength, to have ability, otherly abled, enabled.

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/health/2017/06/new-m-ori-words-for-autism-mental-health-terms.html #.WVivSZydCrc.twitter

Autism is 'takiwatanga' - 'his or her own time and space'.

07/01/2017

Happy New Year everyone! Thought I would kick off 2017 with this fantastic article! Feel free to share your thoughts!

http://theoraah.tumblr.com/post/142300214156/understanding-the-spectrum

I hear alot of people misinterpreting or misusing the term ‘autism spectrum’. So for Autism Acceptance week, I decided to make a comic to help explain the term and how it affects things. Archie is one...

14/07/2016

Triggers!

06/07/2016

Lovely Ramon has asked me to share this article with you all to create awareness. Such a sad, sad story xx

http://medisurelife.com/mother-sues-target-for-her-sons-su***de-following-humiliating-termination/

A mother in Pasadena, California, sued Target over her son’s su***de, which was reportedly the result of a humiliating disciplinary measure that involved police intervention and handcuffs. Graham G…

06/07/2016

Our name might have changed but we are still the same! Keep sending in your articles, thoughts, and opinions and let's support each other!

16/06/2016

Good afternoon everyone! I'm getting lots of wonderful articles being sent through but unfortunately some of the senders need to verify their facebook accounts before I can access them and share them. Please can you check your Facebook account is verified so we can all read your lovely stories? ###

09/06/2016

Well it's Thursday again everyone and it's time to share another article! Lovely Kaitlyn has asked me to share this with you - what are your thoughts?? xx

http://healthinfopedia.com/asperger-syndrome-and-fatigue/

A couple of years ago, a guest lecturer came to college and gave us a lecture about Asperger Syndrome. Of course, I already knew all about Aspergers, so I sat there internally nodding and smiling, ...

20/05/2016

Happy Friday everyone! A lovely friend has me to share this article. I hope it's helpful - please do share your thoughts! xx

http://healthinfopedia.com/how-to-live-with-aspergers-syndrome/

Below are tips on how to live with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. People who live with Asperger’s may be called “Aspies” or “Aspergians” and they are sometimes labeled as geeks, dorks, or nerds. Au...

31/03/2016

Hi everyone! You may remember this research being conducted by my awesome colleague Lisa earlier this year. The research is coming on very nicely but there are a couple more surverys available to complete if you are interested! Please click on the links below :) Some great prizes too...!



These surveys are for individuals with autism to complete and will be open until September.

1. Well-being survey: http://ww3.unipark.de/uc/Team_Hill/2c76/
Anyone (age 18+) can complete this. This asks for general information on life satisfaction, mental health and employment (15-25 minutes). There is also the chance to win £125 from a prize draw.
2. Employment survey: https://gold.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/autismandemployment
People in employment (age 18+) can complete this. This asks questions about what type of job you are doing and whether you experience anxiety (15-20 minutes).

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This study aims to investigate the effects of employment on the mental health and executive functions of adults with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research is being conducted by Lisa Dockery (l.dockery@gold.ac.uk) as part of a postgraduate study in the Department of Psychology at G…