There are so many reasons why the Government should be #DoingTheRightThing for #autisticpeople .
Sign up to our campaign at: buff.ly/3UH37iY

#autism #autism awareness

It's the last week for the GamesAid vote, and we need your support 🗳 Voting for Autistica can help us tackle the challenges faced by autistic young people.

If you're a Games Aid member you can vote via the link in your email.

It's Polling Day tomorrow! 🗳️

Voting should be an accessible and straightforward process for everyone, but there are a few important rules to remember.

Here's a thread of some helpful resources from #MyVoteMyVoice to have on hand so you can cast your ballot hassle-free 🧵

Like our new look? It's inspired by the work of Charlotte Crawford, known as the Autistic Artist buff.ly/4bdOid6
She and our designer Rachel Jarvis created images that show the colour and energy that #autisticpeople bring to an often monotone world.

#autism art #autism

Awareness of #autism may be high but amongst adults
in Britain:
- 30% are unsure whether autism can be cured
- 39% believe #autisticpeople lack empathy
- and 35% still believe that autism is a learning disability.

Find out about the culture change needed: autism-alliance.org.uk/doing-the-righ…

In 2022 only 20% of autistic children achieved grades 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs, compared to almost 52% of all pupils.

That's why the next government should be #DoingTheRightThing
Find out how you can support our campaign: buff.ly/3w1DwIc

#autism #RealChange

Will the next Government be #DoingTheRightThing for autistic people and their families?

Only if you help us get the message to all political parties!
Find out how you can support our campaign: buff.ly/44nDt6f

#autism #autisticpeople #autism awareness #autisticfamilies

2021 figures showed that only 26% of #autistic pupils feel happy in school.

What can be done?...find out in our Doing The Right Thing campaign report: autism-alliance.org.uk/doing-the-righ…

#autism #autistic #DoingTheRightThing #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwareness #education #schools

Too many barriers exist that prevent autistic people from getting a job. Even more obstacles stop us from being able to keep that said job!

From interviewing to onboarding and supervision to occupational health, let's focus on action over words. 👇🏻

Only 29% of autistic people are in any kind of employment, compared to more than half of disabled people.

That's why the next government should be #DoingTheRightThing

Find out how you can support our campaign: buff.ly/3UC1RNV

#autism #RealChange #autistic #realchange

In 2022 only 20% of autistic children achieved grades 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs, compared to almost 52% of all pupils.

That's why the next government should be #DoingTheRightThing
Find out how you can support our campaign: buff.ly/4a5F55S

#autism #autistic

Like our new look? It is inspired by the work of Charlotte Crawford, known as the Autistic Artist buff.ly/49XmOas
She and our designer, Rachel Jarvis buff.ly/3QjHfYr created images that show the colour and energy that #autisticpeople bring to the world.
#autismart

What can the next government can do to drive real change for autistic people?
Our new report, Doing The Right Thing, proposes practical steps they can take, to show their intent.

See: buff.ly/4bfQ25D
#DoingTheRightThing #autism #autistic #realchange #AutismAwarenessMonth

Join our campaign 'Doing The Right Thing' - a call on the next government & all politics parties to drive real change for autistic people.

Find out more: autism-alliance.org.uk/doing-the-righ…

#DoingTheRightThing #autism #autistic #realchange #AutismAwarenessMonth

Join us this Wed for our #ICSLearningSummit , 'How integrated care systems can tackle health & care inequalities for people with #learningdisabilities & autistic people'
eventbrite.co.uk/e/closing-the-…
Pls RT LDEngland Community Living Magazine Autism Alliance UK The Challenging Behaviour Foundation PMLD Link The Autism Show

Thank you to Robert Buckland for highlighting this important issue as part of our #BreakingPointCampaign

#autisticpeople #autism #socialcare

We fully support BASW in their Homes Not Hospitals campaign.

Just like our #BreakingPointCampaign , it highlights the shocking situation of autistic people and those with learning disabilities who are stuck in hospitals - when they and their families want them to be at home.