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This month we'll be revisiting some
articles and interviews on the theme of autism and gender. Topics covered include the diagnosis of women and girls, gender dysphoria, ageing, educating girls and more. You can also sign in and join our
women and girls and
gender identity groups to share good practice and resources.
Watch our interview with Charlene Tait in which she discusses Scottish Autism's online support for autistic women and girls.
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For autistic people, the world can seem full of too much information − and too little understanding. That's why we launched the
Too Much Information campaign to challenge
the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that contribute to 79% of autistic people feeling socially isolated and 64% of autistic people avoiding going to the shops.
As part of our campaign and with the support of shopping centre owner intu, in the week of 2 October we're asking shops and businesses to organise a
National Autistic Society Autism Hour and take simple steps for 60 minutes that lead to a more autism-friendly world.
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Limpsfield Grange: understanding autism in girls
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Sarah Wild, Headteacher at
Limpsfield Grange School,
discusses how autism presents in girls and how the school supports autistic pupils, particularly with managing anxiety. She also gives us her top 5 tips on educating autistic girls.
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Gender dysphoria and autism
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Dr Wenn Lawson discusses autism and gender dysphoria and
highlights the difficulties transgender autistic people may face. He shares some of his own experiences of the journey to accept feelings of gender dysphoria.
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Supporting autistic people in North Yorkshire
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North Yorkshire Council has achieved Autism Accreditation for all its adult support services.
It also worked to create Autism Champions. Melanie Trotter, Autism Strategic and Development Officer, discusses the journey.
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Do you commission services for autistic adults? If so, we are very keen to find out more
about your commissioning processes and how our services are being perceived.
We would also like to identify how we could improve and simplify the commissioning process.
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Autism and complex needs conference, London
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Challenging behaviour conference, Birmingham
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PDA - strategies for schools, Manchester
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Continence problems in autistic children, Barnsley
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Masterclass on autism, self-harm and self-injury, London
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Women and girls on the autism spectrum
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Manchester Rennaissance Hotel, Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 2EQ
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Join us at this conference to get up-to-date with the
latest research and practice in diagnosis and support for autistic girls and women.
Women and girls need support that reflects their experience. Covering a wide range of topics to give you a perspective on the latest thinking across this whole field, you’ll leave
the conference motivated, informed and equipped to deliver this support.
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Autism Insight is kindly supported by Axcis Education
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Vacancy of the fortnight
Axcis is looking for two Autism Teaching Assistants to work at a further education provision in the West Midlands from September.
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