Empowering People, Launching lives
Read stories from people with autism, their families and the people who work with them.
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15th April 2024
3 mins read
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.
Thoughtpieces
Contributor: Guest
7th February 2024
4 mins read
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
Inclusion
I joined him in his world rather than forcing my idea of what his world should be
12th January 2024
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
Understanding autism
17th August 2023
2 mins read
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.
2nd August 2023
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
6th June 2023
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.
Employment
15th March 2023
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.
Inclusion, Thoughtpieces
22nd July 2022
Rachel Clinkard of footwear retailer Charles Clinkard shares some great tips on how to make your store more autism-friendly
Inclusion, Top tips
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