Sir Robert Buckland MP is to speak to the Secretary of State about the DWP prosecuting #carers who mistakenly breach the earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance. “Carers should not be penalised as a result of a mistake made by the DWP,” he told Autism Eye. #autism Robert Buckland

Swalcliffe Park School, a specialist provision for boys on the #autism spectrum, explains how it uses a Quality of Life approach to gauge its success. #SEN #SEN D #specialeducation SwalcliffeParkSchool
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#Free online resource for secondary schools nationwide to empower #autistic young people to take control of their mental health. #autism #Wellbeing #mentalhealth #SEN #SEN D Ambitious about Autism autismeye.com/announcement/a…

Researchers at Kings College are investigating the link between epilepsy and autism.

If you have epilepsy and would like to help, contact
@LEAPEpilepsy
or email your interest to [email protected]

Another powerful case for change, carer fined £6,000 for tiny mistake. theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Prosecuted if you earn £1 more, pittance that is Caring Allowance, careers abandoned, a life of poverty, then women ‘forced to give up caring’ due to pension rules. Do carers need more robust advocates? What are you going to do about this Carers UK autismeye.com/women-pension-…

🌟 Let's talk about something that could make a world of difference for our children on the autism spectrum as well as those with PANDAS PANS and ADHD🌟

At our paediatric clinic, we've seen firsthand how embracing the right diet can lead to incredible improvements for some…

Post 25, when EHCP's finish, is not a good time for many autistic people. Charity suggests duty of employment idea autismeye.com/employment-hea… Ambitious about Autism Robert Buckland National Autistic Society

Carer's Allowance at £81.90 a week is an insult to #UnpaidCarers after all they do to fill in the gaps left by the Govt's broken social care system

It also locks most carers out of paid work as claimants must be at home caring 35 hours a week minimum

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It is Autism Acceptance and Awareness week. Our community will not accept the locking up of our loved ones in mental hospitals by 'professionals' who lack awareness that autism is not a mental illness. Read our special 'Locked In' report BBC News (UK) Society Guardian Rightful Lives

Did you know that organisations with #neurodiverse employees can get help in leveraging the benefits? And that there are successful coaching strategies for the employees too? #autism #ADHD #dyslexia Perfect Support
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#Autistic author Claire Lamb has published a children’s book, Ally the Acorn has Autism, to help kids with #sensory difficulties. It shows potential solutions and includes interactive questions and activities. #autism
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Experience the extraordinary otherworldliness of Iceland on a #supported #holiday in June. Ten nights, full board. One staff member for every two guests. See photos from last year. #autism Go Beyond Holidays autismeye.com/announcement/w…

A reminder that there are still some #relaxed performances available this month of I Wish and The Odyssey at the Unicorn Theatre in London. Especially suitable for #children . #autism #sensory . @unicorntheatre autismeye.com/announcement/f…

جامعة قطر offer a blood test for #autism . The test achieved American Psychiatric Association diagnostic threshold for a screening test for ASD of ≥ 80% sensitivity and specificity with multi-center international clinical cohorts validation. Thinking Autism Autism Eye BBC News (World) Al Jazeera English

🚨 ATTENTION PARENTS! 🚨

Imagine being told you need parenting classes when your child is battling significant anxiety, OCD, urinary frequency, poor balance, and deteriorated writing after an infection. Shocking, right? Yet, this was the reality for a parent I met at my clinic…

“When you're not perceived by other people and your social needs are so deprived…you don’t actually know you exist”

Alexis Quinn who was held for 3 years in a mental health facility due to her autism speaks to Victoria Derbyshire about her experience.

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Exclusive 25% #discount on an #autism and #ADHD #assessment without the long wait. Save £500. Plus, spread the cost over 12 months. #diagnosis
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Autism Unlimited shares its latest campaign to increase awareness and understanding of #autism . 'My Autistic Self' features #autistic individuals sharing experiences on topics such as #stimming , #masking and #sensory issues. Autism Unlimited
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