Empowering People, Launching lives
Read stories from people with autism, their families and the people who work with them.
Filter
15th March 2023
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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
Contributor: Guest
8th March 2023
5 mins read
Sleep problems affect over two thirds of autistic children. In this blog, find out the most common sleep issues amongst autistic children as well as strategies to support.
Understanding autism
Contributor: Staff
1st March 2023
2 mins read
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!
Employment
Contributor: Learner
23rd February 2023
4 mins read
Sensory challenges can have a significant impact on autistic people's everyday lives. We take a look into the sensory systems to find out why this is and some strategies and tools to support.
In understanding that each autistic individual has differing needs, we can modify the environment to suit each learner
13th February 2023
3 mins read
Every child has the right to an education which supports them to achieve a life full of choice and opportunity. Here's how an interdisciplinary approach can help us make the modifications needed to achieve this.
Inclusion
25th January 2023
School absence for students with SEN is increasing. But what is Emotionally Based School Avoidance and how can we support those learners back into school?
15th December 2022
Make your classroom more inclusive. By adapting your curriculum you can reach an entire class with the same lesson, find out how to get started today.
12th December 2022
Looking for stocking filler ideas for Christmas? Take a look at Charlie's latest recipe as he makes chocolate fudge in the second instalment of cooking with Charlie
8th December 2022
Medical appointments can be confusing and unpredictable for many autistic people. Find out how we work with learners to ease anxieties around attending medical appointments and the impact it's had.
Building confidence
15th November 2022
With budgets stretched across the country it is more important than ever to take an analytical approach to behaviour to promote inclusion and reduce school placement breakdown
Behaviour
13th November 2022
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
17th October 2022
What are the signs of autism in children? Does it run in the family? What support can I get? Read on for answers to these and many more questions about autism in children.
FAQs
28th September 2022
Person-centred planning is a great way of ensuring that the individual remains at the heart of any decisions that affect them. Find out more about PCPs and their uses.
Thoughtpieces, Top tips
Adapt the environment – set the individual up to be successful
7th September 2022
From big to small, we face transitions every day. Find out how you can support autistic people with transitions and take away key support strategies and resources
Transitions
9th August 2022
Take a look at some top tips for making your workplace more inclusive: from accessible interviews to support at work.
Employment, Top tips
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
15th July 2022
Here's how Sophia, 7, raised an incredible £784 by not saying a word... all to support her brother and children like him
Fundraiser story
Contributor: Fundraiser, Staff
30th June 2022
Robert, our intern, shares his own personal experiences of school and how neurodiversity can be better supported in the classroom.
13th June 2022
Starting a new school year can be a difficult time for autistic children. Here are some great tips for parents and teachers to ease the transition.
Top tips, Transitions
5th May 2022
Find out how a chance encounter inspired Alex to start fundraising for BeyondAutism
Contributor: Fundraiser
31st March 2022
Flexibility is needed, now more than ever, to ensure that autistic people are given the opportunities to access meaningful employment
A job gives me a purpose to get up in the mornings
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.
20% of parents reported their child had been informally excluded at least once in the last two years
30th March 2022
This week we’re challenging people to think about how they can help change some of the national statistics that exist for autistic children and young adults.
28th March 2022
We spoke to Alison, a BeyondAutism parent, about her fight to secure educational provision for her son, Elliott.
We need to create a culture where accessing the right education is the starting point
12th November 2021
How many more reports and surveys need to be generated before school communities collectively seek solutions
22nd September 2021
Everyone deserves the opportunity to access meaningful employment. Working has a positive effect on the
12th May 2021
Ever since I was a little girl ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll has been my favourite novel.
Thoughtpieces
30th April 2021
In this blog I will discuss the challenges that people with autism who are also LGBTQ+ can face and how being part of both groups can cause challenges on their own.
I remember how much progress I have made over the years
24th November 2020
What can employers do to promote neurodiversity and support their autistic employees?
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