As teens with autism transition into adulthood, entering the professional world presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Preparing these young adults for the workforce not only fosters their independence and self-confidence but also enriches the workplace with diverse perspectives.
Mark Blakey, a writer for Autism Parenting Magazine , provides essential tips for...
Raising a child with autism can be a rewarding yet sometimes challenging experience. Parents often face unique obstacles, from managing behaviours to navigating educational and therapeutic interventions.
Mark Blakey, a writer for Autism Parenting Magazine , explores five coping strategies designed to empower parents and promote resilience throughout their journey.
A new podcast, Not Another Leaflet podcast, has launched this week to shine the spotlight on parenting a child with additional needs. Founded by mum of one and Tiktoker Jenna Farmer (@mumernity), Not Another Leaflet is a brand new podcast designed to provide honest, supportive, and informative content for parents living in the UK who have children with additional needs. Each week, host Jenna...
To mark World Autism Acceptance week, 2-8th April, national disability charity Family Fund shares mini poll findings from 200 families raising an autistic child which shows the majority are experiencing a lack of acceptance, understanding or support outside the home.
Family Fund is the UK’s largest grant making charity supporting families on low incomes raising disabled and seriously...
In recent years, there has been a commendable shift towards creating inclusive environments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some shops, restaurants, cinemas, and other public places now offer services tailored to people with autism, from exclusive ‘autism hours’ to complete experiences that take into account their individual needs and preferences.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has partnered with Scottish Autism to develop a more accessible and inclusive experience for autistic visitors.
Scottish Autism has begun working with the wildlife conservation charity to identify and reduce barriers to visiting Edinburgh Zoo and connecting with nature.
Amy Cox, RZSS Accessibility and Inclusion Manager, said “We are...
Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.
Children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country.
The SEND and AP improvement plan published today (Thursday 2 March) confirms...
With the new school term well underway, new research released today shows widespread concern among parents around their children’s attention in school. The data, released by Nuance Hearing , a leader in audio technology, shares the concerns of parents about the concentration ability of school-aged children, while pointing to a wider problem around the role of background noise in busy...
Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND.
Students are to benefit from updated Ofqual guidance on how to make exams and other assessments as accessible as possible to all.
The new guidance is published today following a 12-week consultation , in which there was strong support from respondents, students and their representatives,...
One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism in the UK and often require additional support to assist their personal and social development. London based Three Little Birds Nurseries is sharing the features it has put in place to ensure children with autism are as comfortable in the nursery’s environment as possible.
Every year, April is Autism Awareness Month and fosters worldwide
