Contemplating autistic supported living
When I was a child and struggling to cope in the inhospitable world, I had a dream about what my house would look like, when I was old enough to make my own decisions.
When I was a child and struggling to cope in the inhospitable world, I had a dream about what my house would look like, when I was old enough to make my own decisions.
Over the past couple of years, while living through a pandemic, many people around the UK have had to contend with a growing sense of loneliness.
When an ageing disabled parent has both themselves and their autistic offspring to worry about, fear increases as one ages
I was diagnosed as autistic (Asperger’s Syndrome) in October 2015, shortly before my 51st birthday. Up until this point I had absolutely no idea that I was autistic.
Advanced Occupational Therapist, Katherine Russell, reflects on her 6 months working within a Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic
NDTi’s autism team collaborated with Buro Happold’s Inclusive Design and Lighting Teams, and the Assistive Technology team within the CAMHS Mental Health taskforce to develop guidance for sensory friendly LED lighting.
The Henry Smith Charity, a grant-making trust, is launching a new grants programme to support advocacy for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
What are the 'Issues With Our Tissues'? Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (HSD and hypermobility). This is a presentation on Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome) and symptomatic hypermobility.
For people who work in learning disability and autism services. Are you ready to take the lead? Are you courageous, values-based and looking for ways to tackle the challenges ahead?
A selection of photos by Richard around the theme of Sensory Peace inspired by the paper "Supporting Autistic Flourishing at Home and Beyond".
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