Planet Autism

07/04/2025

This is unbelievable!

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06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"This April, put your small change to good use

It’s World Autism Acceptance Day – a key moment to increase understanding and acceptance of autism everywhere.

At Ambitious about Autism, we know that a small change in attitude or support can make a huge difference to the lives of autistic children and young people. We are there to provide support at every stage of their lives – from education and employment to everyday life. We champion their rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

But we need your help to continue our vital work.

We are asking you to donate your small change and make a big difference

Can you spare a few pounds to support autistic children and young people this April?

The money raised will directly support autistic children and young people who attend our network of specialist schools and colleges and help us transform the lives of autistic young people across the nation through our national youth and employability programmes."

This World Autism Acceptance Month, help Ambitious about Autism raise vital funds. Your small change could make a big difference to the lives of autistic children and young people.

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"Ensuring young people get the education they deserve

Autistic children in mainstream education are facing a crisis, and we need your help to make sure their voices are heard.

Our ‘When will we learn: Lost Learning’ report reveals how the education system is failing autistic pupils, and the findings are shocking.

That’s why we’re calling for urgent action to protect the rights of autistic children and their families and calling on decision-makers to improve autistic children’s experience of mainstream education."

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"Supporting autistic children and young people online
We’ve teamed up with Internet Matters and Roblox to develop resources for parents supporting autistic children online – including real parent stories and practical guides."

Roblox parents' guide for neurodivergent children | Internet Matters. Help children with autism and ADHD play online games safely.

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"Are you an autistic job seeker?

If you are looking for a paid work experience opportunity, sign up to our email newsletter and you’ll receive all our latest roles and opportunities straight to your inbox. We’re currently promoting an opportunity with Carlsberg Britvic."

Find all our current opportunities open to applications.

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"New supported internship opportunity

We’re delighted to announce a new supported internship at Amazon, in Weybridge, Surrey, starting in September 2025. This exciting opportunity is for young people aged 18-25 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan looking to move into paid employment."

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"Today is for unmasking: our limited-edition merchandise

We have collaborated with autistic young people and Happy Autistic Lady on a brand-new t-shirt and badges going on sale this World Autism Acceptance Month 2025.

This exclusive design is a celebration of autistic young people and spreads a message of acceptance and autistic pride. We hope autistic people and their allies will love it, and a percentage of the profits will support our work."

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Autism:

"Download our World Autism Acceptance Month resources
We have resources on our website for you to download, use and share with your friends, family or professional networks. This includes posters, email signatures and virtual backgrounds.

You can also use our social media toolkit to spread the word. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and checkout our channels for new content this April."

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

06/04/2025

From Ambitious About Austism:

"World Autism Acceptance Month appeal

World Autism Acceptance Month starts next week, and we need your help.

Autistic children and young people and their families continue to face enormous challenges in their daily lives. They are marginalised and isolated and struggle to feel understood and supported. Many autistic children are missing from our education system and when they grow up, they struggle to find a job and realise their ambitions.

We are there to provide support at every stage of their lives – from education and employment to everyday life. We champion their rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

We have launched a fundraising appeal and your small change could make a big difference. Our JustGiving page is open for donations big or small.

For the price of one cup of coffee this month you could help us transform the lives of autistic children and young people.

The money raised will directly support pupils and learners who attend our network of specialist schools and colleges. It will also help us support autistic young people across the nation through our national youth and employability programmes."

This World Autism Acceptance Month, help Ambitious about Autism raise vital funds. Your small change could make a big difference to the lives of autistic children and young people.

12/03/2025

FROM THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY:
We are very concerned about the prospect of any cuts to disability benefits. The current system doesn’t work for autistic people, who face an unsuitable assessment system, long delays and a lack of understanding when trying to access benefits. Taking away autistic people’s access to benefits without a clear plan for tackling the extensive barriers they face will only make things harder for autistic people who want to work, and risks unfairly punishing those who can’t. We've joined and a number of other charities to urge the Chancellor to reconsider any potential cuts to disability benefits: http://bit.ly/3XJMZhE https://x.com/Autism/status/1899495189049143887

10/03/2025

"This April marks the start of World Autism Acceptance Month, a time to increase understanding and acceptance of autism everywhere.

We’ll be focusing on the small changes that can make a big difference to the lives of autistic children and young people, and we’ll be sharing lots of new information on our website and social media channels about different types of autistic experiences.

Our message to the public is simple - a change in attitude toward autism costs nothing.

Get involved
We have plenty of resources on our website for you to download, use and share with your friends, family or professional networks. This includes posters, email signatures and virtual backgrounds. You can also use our social media toolkit to spread the word."

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

20/02/2025

Join us for an autistic-led workshop on navigating puberty, and emotions as an autistic young person in a neurotypical world