Five ways staff can humanise mental health care for autistic people… Autistic campaigner and author Alexis Quinn is a trainer with Anna Freud and AT-Autism’s National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP). Anna Freud AT-Autism bps.org.uk/psychologist/f…

Same goes for ‘difficult’, ‘challenging’ and ‘nuisance’ parent 💪🏼

🛑WROCŁAW🛑 ➡️Woda powodziowa cofnęła się, ryby nie zdołały wrócić do rzeki… ⬇️🔁⬇️ #Powódź

La plage de Kerguelen, dans le Morbihan, pourrait bientôt être bordée d'un immense centre de thalassothérapie, en pleine zone préservée. Un collectif d'habitants et locaux s'active contre le projet. l.reporterre.net/CUz

.Alex Crawford: ""Another bloody day in Lebanon. The Israeli air strikes just keep on coming" Why is the UK enabling this? #StopArmingIsrael

The abuse directed at #SEND families who use me as #Advocate is loud & clear. Senior caseofficer telling a supplier the case would go easier if Kimberley wasn’t involved. I do remind Camden Council people who know me record calls & all conversations Tim Aldridge #SENDTwitter

We know how important it is for you as an autistic young person to develop an understanding of your autistic experience. The Know Yourself series is a set of free resources aiming to support you and others like you to understand what being autistic means: bit.ly/3xdRC9C

Had a fantastic conversation yesterday with 3 MPs and other experts in the field of SEND Education. Solutions are there when you get the right people round the table.

A few weeks ago I did a tweet about a elderly lady who contacted me after she was refused help and support for her autistic son, I helped her with the letters , I helped her challenge the decision, she heard back from social care, they have done a complete U turn , she is now

The majority of people who have Down's syndrome will experience hearing impairment at some point in their lives. Find out more on our factsheet here: loom.ly/GeiTXEw #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf #IWDeaf2024 #DeafAwareness

Looking forward to this. It’s currently the only public event I’m doing on this important and often less forefronted topic. Hosted by the wonderful sunflower network. thesunflowernetwork.co.uk/event/dr-karen…

JOB OPPORTUNITY If you have Down’s syndrome and would like to work in a warehouse in Stowmarket, this permanent role might be for you. Talk to our WorkFit Manager for more info. Email [email protected] or call on 07973 612720 #WorkFit

Thrilled to be presenting the findings of my research with autistic young adults about their primary school experiences on 14th Nov at CRAE . Booking info here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-liked-scho… Huge thanks to Brian Irvine and the CRAE team for recognising the value of this project

The Curriculum and Assessment Review from Department for Education launched its Call for Evidence today. I hope as many stakeholders as possible, particularly those with something to say on #SEND, take the opportunity to give their feedback. Please share widely! consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-and…

I picked Ryan up, and he was just giggling. He was giggling as we drove home, giggling so much he nearly fell out of the car and then giggled through his tea, something has clearly tickled him. #Autism

A little Lucky goes a long way! Our clever pup, Lucky, has passed the second stage of his hearing dog training - the Puppy 2 Star ⭐⭐ Next, Lucky will focus on training in public places like shops & cafes, as well as getting used to travelling by public transport 🚌

🧵 THREAD 🧵 ** AUTISM and the Need for Predictability** As an autistic person, predictability is key to reducing anxiety and navigating a world built around neurotypical norms. Let’s explore why routines matter and how they help create a sense of calm amidst chaos.

Our handbook on Transforming attendance includes work of Trust leaders, individual schools and work at pupil level. More here. NB Mabel the wellbeing dog is one of our attendance stars!

📢Our next two SEND Q&As will be led by Thomas Emmett, Head of Education at Birkett Long, and Chris Wade, a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist from Wade Therapy Services who specialises in assessing children for SEN/EHCP appeals. Sign up here: birkettlong.eventogy.com/c/sendqa8oct

The book cover is finally finalised!!! JKP Autism Luke Beardon #Autism #Autistic #AutisticBurnout #ActuallyAutistic