A series of catastrophic failures Media Watch - Autism in the news This post discusses verbal abuse. If this may upset you, please don't read further. Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef presenter, has been let go from the show after 50 new allegations were reported on the BBC website on July 8. Out of 83 …
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I contacted my MP, Harpreet Uppal MP (Labour), through the National Autistic Society website. Here is her reply. Dear Steve Thank you for contacting me. As your local representative, Autism Awareness Month gives me the chance to learn more about the barriers people with autism face and how I can best support constituents living with …
It's Mental Health Awareness Week from today, Monday 12th May, 2025, until next Sunday, the 18th. Being autistic, I have a big belief in the importance of mental health. The high suicide rate among autistics testifies to how important mental health is amongst neurodivergent people. Being Christian, I have a big belief in the importance …
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I have received this email reply from my MP: Dear Steven Thank you for contacting me about support for people with autism. As you say, it is unacceptable that autistic people can struggle to get the support they need. I agree with you that more needs to be done. I share the Government’s aim to …
Living life in hard mode "Don't be daft, no one else feels that." That is a typical reply to when I would say something like, "The sun is hurting my eyes." Or if I wore a cap to shade my eyes as well as wearing sunglasses, "You don't need both." I do. Mild abuse can …
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Here's one from the BBC which affects us: Enhancing Adult Learning Disability Centres in Kirklees with Neurodiversity Support The upcoming changes will be thoughtfully designed to embrace and accommodate individuals with diverse neurological and physical abilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all. Two centers in Heckmondwike, Mill Dale and Crescent Dale, provide valuable support for …
Last Thursday, the National Autistic Society (NAS) emailed about improving mental health support for autistic individuals. They say they will "work with this parliament to strengthen the Mental Health Bill before it is passed into law to make sure we have better mental health and social services in the community to prevent autistic people from …
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MEDIA WATCH From mid-April in the USA comes a story of 19-year-old autistic identical twins who couldn't be more different. Both are autistic, both have the same DNA, both look similar and are of similar height. There the similarity ends: Sam Fetters is at college, wants to double major in history and political science, and …
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1 The National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society offers a valuable free eLearning module aimed at helping neurotypical individuals better comprehend the world of autistic teenagers. This resource is thoughtfully designed for parents and caregivers, providing them with essential insights and understanding. The module was not only collaborated with buy led by autistic people. …
Here are two pictures. One from eight years ago, when my beeard still had some colour left, and a recent one taken on 31st October, just a few days ago. My face has not been so naked in a long time. The reason I braved the shave is Movember. What is Movember? You may well …
Making an ass of myself 