In honour of World Autism Acceptance Week, I have written the following article about autism and the family justice system duncanlewis.co.uk/family_news/Th…

Brilliant event launching a new book focusing on Educational Psychology and Autism. Humbled to meet authors: Dr Cockburn, Venessa Swaby (Bobb), Dr Ken Greaves, Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙 and supporter, the eminent Prof. Mills. Inspiring my work to reform the Family Justice System in relation to autism!

I am not sure if anyone cares what a 26 year old with autism and special needs has to say, but I want to help inspire others. I lost both my parents when I was 18. I was attacked and bullied. But it hasn’t broken me. Can you retweet this if you care what I have to say?

Yet another weekend spent journeying around every type of London Transport and, as per usual routine, culminating in a marathon feeding of waterfowl on ‘Blackfriars beach’ with the beauty of St Paul’s Cathedral in the distance. #TFL #Cablecars #DLR #Autism #Oneveryhappychild

Support Venessa Swaby (Bobb). Vote for her in the National Diversity Awards 2023. Raising awareness in relation to how cultural issues impact the way in which neurodiverse people and their families are supported is vital. Thank you! nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2023/no…

Such a positive meeting today with the Rt Honourable Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP and Jenny Beck KC (Hon). We discussed the first steps towards making improvements within the Family Justice System in relation to Neurodiversity.

This is 9 year old Eva, my son’s best friend. Despite her own challenges she’s determined to help others. Eva is donating her beautiful hair to make wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Please donate and share widely. ❤️ justgiving.com/page/eduart-be…

I am so honoured, not only to have been nominated for a Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award, but also to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Children’s Rights category. Congratulations to all the finalists. Really looking forward to 12th July! lapg.co.uk/lapg-announces…

So thrilled to win the award for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2023, Children’s Rights. Thank you to the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards team for an amazing event and to the judges for the recognition of my work to improve the family justice system in relation to neurodiversity.

I am speechless. Covert cuts for children with SEN. A sticking plaster with far reaching negative consequences, discriminatory and utterly short sighted. I’m already messaging with parent carer forums. We will not silently stand by and let this happen. theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/s…

Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙 is this something you could support?

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new team of Family and Child Care Law Solicitors specialising in representing neurodivergent individuals and their families 👏 Find out more about our specialist team ⬇️

Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community. A group of expert lawyers committed to campaigning for reform of the family justice system to enable fair and full participation by neurodivergent parties. Our conference will take place on 24 April. flanc.org.uk

It’s the second day of World Autism Acceptance Week and a real milestone for us at FLANC (Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community) as our work has been featured in todays Law Gazette. lawgazette.co.uk/news/family-la…

Our final session of the day will be chaired by Mark Twomey KC, with Caroline Croft & Alia Lewis Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors & Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2023. Alia is also co-founder of FLANC along with Caroline. Final tickets available at: buytickets.at/coramchambers/…

We are calling for the legal sector to learn from best practice in the NHS and introduce compulsory neurodivergence training for all family justice professionals and earlier assessment. See the full article: lag.org.uk/article/215568…

WEBINAR TOMORROW New research findings that suggest the needs of parents with learning disabilities or difficulties might not be currently being met by the family courts will be presented, ahead of a new report coming very soon nuffieldfjo.org.uk/events/babies-…

So exciting that we at FLANC have been shortlisted for Resolution awards in 3 categories!!