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15th April 2024

3 mins read

My autism acceptance journey

In our latest guest blog, Mariss shares her autism journey - from how she felt as a child, her creative flair and what changed with a diagnosis. Read more about her story here.

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7th February 2024

4 mins read

Sam’s story to Para LaserRun success

Join guest author Dr Nic Robinson as she highlights the importance of exercise and sporting community for mental health with an exciting new sport Para LaserRun

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12th January 2024

4 mins read

Our autism journey

Hear from Nirvana, parent of a 4-year old autistic boy, on her journey through diagnosis and the importance of talking, sharing and support networks for parents

17th August 2023

2 mins read

Finding my voice through writing

In this special post, Charlie Baker, author of Autism and Me, shares how writing became such an important tool for him as a form of communication and how he hopes his writing will inspire others.

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2nd August 2023

4 mins read

Behaviour Analysis training for Child Nursing students

Rose and Avanelle, lecturers at London South Bank University, take a look at the need for more training on SEN for student nurses and how their collaboration with BeyondAutism has supported their students

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6th June 2023

4 mins read

Does neurodiversity exclude you from creative careers?

Often neurodiversity and creative careers aren’t seen as compatible, but it’s time that changed. Hear from David about how he found his perfect role.

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15th March 2023

2 mins read

Autism, Anxiety & School

Guest writer James Kirkendall shares his experience of growing up with autism, anxiety & a learning disability in the US, reflecting on whether earlier diagnosis would have helped.

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22nd July 2022

3 mins read

5 ways to make a retail store more autism-friendly

Rachel Clinkard of footwear retailer Charles Clinkard shares some great tips on how to make your store more autism-friendly

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