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25th November 2024

1 min read

Supported work experience at Early Years

Find out how through the Higher Needs Supported Internship Programme, working at Early Years is helping Hope grow in confidence and skills whilst inspiring those around her.

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27th September 2024

2 mins read

From parent to professional

Find out how attending Early Years, and the skills and knowledge picked up from the service, inspired a new career in special education for one parent

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14th November 2023

4 mins read

The power of collaborative volunteering

Learn about Tiffany's journey at BeyondAutism Early Years and see how volunteering experiences can be adapted to meet individual needs.

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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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1st March 2023

2 mins read

Cooking with Charlie: episode 3

Join Charlie for the third edition of his blog and get two tasty recipes. Enjoy vegan burgers inspired by his peers and a delicious chocolatey treat!

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13th November 2022

2 mins read

Cooking with Charlie

In the first of a new series, join Charlie, a Post-19 student, as he talks about his love of cooking. Find out where his passion stems from as he shares some of his favourite recipes, starting with a classic

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9th August 2022

3 mins read

Reasonable adjustments in the work place

Take a look at some top tips for making your workplace more inclusive: from accessible interviews to support at work.

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31st March 2022

2 mins read

What does meaningful employment look like?

Flexibility is needed, now more than ever, to ensure that autistic people are given the opportunities to access meaningful employment

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3 mins read

Why is employment important to me?

For World Autism Acceptance Week, we spoke to our interns to find out what barriers they have faced in the past and why employment is important to them.

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22nd September 2021

2 mins read

Autism, employment and the change that’s needed

Everyone deserves the opportunity to access meaningful employment. Working has a positive effect on the

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24th November 2020

4 mins read

5 things employers should know about autism

What can employers do to promote neurodiversity and support their autistic employees?

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