We are delighted to be launching our #EmpowerAutisticTravel project, researching autistic people's experiences of travel and transport in the UK. This has been made possible thanks to support from Motability Foundation. Read more here: autism.org.uk/what-we-do/new…

#EmpowerAutisticTravel !

National Autistic Society are researching autistic people's experiences of travel on behalf of Motability Foundation.

Please take part in our short survey to help us understand the barriers and potential solutions to travel for #autistic people.

smartsurvey.co.uk/s/mytravel/

'I feel that it is through music that the uniqueness and creativity of every #autistic person can be truly celebrated.'

Janet McLachlan gives an insight into #music therapy and #autism through case studies.

Nordoff Robbins Scot Music Therapy: BAMT Nordoff and Robbins

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Supporting pregnant autistic people:

Autistic midwife, Diane Fox outlines some of the difficulties #autistic people experience during pregnancy, and how to support them.

SWAN MIDIRS BJM Autistic Parents UK ThePractisingMidwife

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Research opportunity with National Autistic Society ! We are recruiting a co-design group for a year-long project, researching autistic people's experiences of travel. Please take a look and share. More info/screening questionnaire: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/autistictrav…

'A vital first step for #autistic people in managing catastrophising is to focus on reducing stress and anxiety.'

Lorraine MacAlister explains what #catastrophising is, why #autistic people may be prone to it and support options.

Ella Tabb Mental Health Autism

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'Concerns about anxiety are often not raised until it’s too late & an employee has already reached the point of overload.'

Emily Swiatek gives her top 3 tips that may help #autistic employees to feel well supported at work.

Mental Health Autism Autism Forward

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#Autistic female friendships:

In this article, Dr Felicity Sedgewick discusses her own and others research into the #friendship and #relationship experiences of autistic girls and women.

JKP Autism SWAN Autistic Girls Network Autistic Girls Forum GRRAND

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#Autism and #catatonia :

Check out this interview with Dr Amitta Shah about catatonia in autistic people and what treatments are available to support those affected.

JKP Autism @autistica Mental Health Autism British Psychological Society Rethink Mental Illness

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Take part in our #EmpowerAutisticTravel research!

National Autistic Society are researching autistic people's experiences of travel. Please take part in our survey to help us understand more about #autistic experiences of travel. Please take a look and share.

smartsurvey.co.uk/s/mytravel/

Motability Foundation

Please share!

Our research partners Queen Mary University of London looking for autistic 16-26 year olds to complete an online survey on use of social media and interests. Particularly seeking input from non-speaking young people.

Details here: qmulbusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4S…
Queen Mary University of LondonSLLF Ambitious about Autism @autism

'We know that there is a gulf between the autism research that gets done & the research that people in the autism community want'

In this article, Sue Fletcher-Watson discusses the Shaping #AutismResearch series.

Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre Autism Research UK ITAKOM

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Using #yoga with #autistic pupils:

Jyoti Manuel Special Yoga discusses why they believe that yoga and #mindfulness approaches can benefit autistic pupils and staff in #schools

SEND Magazine Ambitious about Autism AutismEducationTrust Primary Times UK

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Research opportunity! National Autistic Society are researching autistic people's experiences of travel and are recruiting a co-design group. Please take a look and share. More info/screening questionnaire: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/autistictrav… #EmpowerAutisticTravel

Tips for effective #communication with #autistic pupils:

Joe Butler Joe Butler shares 8 communication tips for #school teachers.

SEND Magazine RCSLT 💙 Ambitious about Autism Primary Times UK Department for Education
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Interested in environmental design and accessibility? Seeking #autistic people for in-person discussion on colourful surfacing, led by Sustrans supported by National Autistic Society. Participants will receive a £50 voucher. London, Friday 26 April. More info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Pls share.

Top Autism Tips Interviews:

Check out these video interviews with Emily Swiatek on reasonable adjustments at work for #autistic people and some advice on how and where to get support.

Autism Forward worldofwork Understanding Autism Autism Bucks
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#Autistic teenagers and #sleep :

In this article, Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou discusses research that explores young autistic people’s own sleep experiences.

The Sleep Charity UCL Sleep Education and Research Lab (SERL) Ambitious about Autism London Autism Group Charity AT-Autism

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#NATPmentalhealth has trained more than 3000 NHS professionals who are further supported post training to make a difference in visible ways in the #mental health care of diagnosed + non diagnosed #autistic people. Join FREE webinar conference to hear more
annafreud.org/training/healt…

Post-traumatic stress disorder in #autistic people:

Dr Freya Rumball discusses research on Post-traumatic stress disorder in #autistic people and what may help support them.

Oxleas NHS Re:Spect Lab Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Mental Health Autism
#MentalHealthAwareness

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