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With the rise of inflation, fuel prices and the current cost of living crisis, it is understandable that many of us are feeling worried or anxious about making it to the end of the month while staying on top of all of our financial obligations. Just remember you are not alone. Below we have compiled …
The Autism Act 2009In 2009 the Government passed the Autism Act. The aim of this act was to improve “services for autistic adults, underpinned by legally binding guidance to councils.”National Autistic societyThis was due to be reviewed every 5 years to make sure the priorities were being met and so that the guidance can be …
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It’s not too early, is it? I have had my tree up since 30th November and I think that should be allowed considering the year we have had. As we look back over 2020 it was one turbulent ride but with light at the end of the tunnel, …
Good Morning, I am writing to update you on the offer of support that ASD Helping Hands will provide from the 12/10/2020. The Family Support service we have offered for the past ten years will change to the “Autism Information and Advice Service” There have been a number of reasons we have …
Our Third Ageing With Autism Information Day was held on 16th October 2019 and we welcomed a variety of professionals, parents/carers and organisations.
Pre-diagnosis support I may say to you and the normal responses I get is. What’s that?
It all started back in January when I decided to write about some of the good experiances that I have had / seen whilst playing the Pokémon GO app, both through general play and whilst doing my job helping young adults out in the community. As I started to make this a reality I had …
An information sharing day for parents/carers with over 40 information stalls, speed dating sessions and talks from professionals.
Autistic people, their families and those caring for them are being asked for their views on how care and support in England can be improved. The call for evidence is part of the cross-government review of the national autism strategy, which will be refreshed and launched later this year. The strategy will be extended to …
Today we attended the Children and Young Person Emotional Wellbeing Event at Long Stratton High school organised by Children’s Services.