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Walk for Autism 2024, couple of clues today about this years walk and what it consists of. Here’s the first video, can you guess? #walkforautism #annakennedyonline #charity #walk #actuallyautistic #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #share #linkedin #linkedincommunity #neurodiversity #autismdiagnosis #adultautismdiagnosis #laterlifediagnosis

Clue 2 on this Sunday Afternoon is all about reminiscing, or is it? Walk for Autism 2024 for Anna Kennedy Online launches on 2nd April 2024! #walkforautism #annakennedyonline #charity #walk #actuallyautistic #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #share #linkedin #linkedfamily #autismdiagnosis #adultautismdiagnosis #laterlifediagnosis

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay and this year’s theme is moving from surviving to thriving. We are really pleased to have supported Autism Society of Kenya to deliver a further round of training of 160 parents and caregivers of autistic children in Mu’ranga county, Kenya, enabling them to provide therapy to the autistic children under their care which in turn enables the children to thrive – both in their home and community environments but also in school.   #disability #DisabilityInclusion #autism #AutismSupport #therapy #kenya #EducationForAll #education #charity #partnership #DisabilityAwareness #AutismAwareness #RafikiThaboFoundation #SpecialEducation #AutismCommunity #InternationalDevelopment #EducationIsPower #HelpingChildren  #DisabilityIsNotInability #DisabilityPride #DisabilitySupport #NeverGiveUp #NeverGiveUpOnYourDreams #sustainability #SustainableDevelopment

This week is World Autism Acceptance Week, something very close to my heart. In the UK there is a lot of talk about discrimination in the work place. 70% of autistic people in the UK are unemployed. 70%….. Many of the amazing people who live with autism are super talented, disciplined and focused. They struggle to portray this at interview due to their challenges with pressurised social situations. Autistic people thrive off routine. Meeting someone new for the first time is the polar opposite of routine. Too often employers base decisions on who to employ on personality and who they gel best with. Too often autistic people miss out on a job they would be great at because of this element of discrimination which is far too unspoken. When they do find work their reluctance to engage in social bravado will often stunt their progress. At University I got told a firm handshake, eye contact and a smile were sure fire ways to land that dream job. These are relatively straightforward easy wins for most people, but can be incredibly difficult for those with neurodiverse conditions. Employers must base decisions on ability and remember that it isn’t always the confident, gregarious, outgoing candidates that you need. Autistic people should be proud of their talent and be open about their condition and employers should utilise strategies to help autistic people thrive at interview. Far greater acceptance, understanding and awareness is required across all sectors. #nationalautisticsociety #autismacceptanceweek #neurodivergence

I was at this launch and words really cannot express my gratitude and joy to everyone who has worked on this and brought it to fruition. My joy is for all benefits that this will bring to #neurodivergent and #autistic adults already in the workplace, to those seeking work and to our #neurodivergent children. There is now (a glimmer of) hope that the workforce will be much more open and emphatic towards them and they can have the careers they dream of! A big thank you has to go out to Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP, Autistica and Dr. James Cusack, Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) - the Neurodiversity Charity and Dan Harris FRSA, and everyone else in involved. Now onto to the hard part of getting organisations to implement the recommendations. Please start by reading through the report. It really does set out very clear steps for organisations to take: https://lnkd.in/ek8vSZAY And if you want to start making your #workplace more neuro-inclusive there are lots of organisations that can help including: GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity), The Clear Company, Ambitious about Autism, The National Autistic Society, Employment Autism, auticon UK alongside Autistica and Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) - the Neurodiversity Charity. For neurodiversity training and consultancy I can also personally recommend Exceptional Individuals. They also have a great section on support for neurodivergent jobseekers here: https://lnkd.in/eWUXHzyT #inclusion #support #neurodiversity #autism #ADHD #everyonematters #inclusiverecruitment #inclusiveworkplaces

Advocating for Autistic Rights Together 🤝 Today, I reflect on the pressing issue of rights for autistic individuals. 'Ambitious about Autism' stands as a vanguard, offering essential support and creating tailored educational opportunities to help autistic children and youth thrive. Their commitment extends beyond classrooms and into the 'Ambitious Youth Network,' fostering community and connections online. Allyship is key, whether you're supporting as staff, finding a community, or contributing through donations and volunteering. Highlighting the 'Me, My Autism and I' campaign, they also elevate stories of autistic women and girls. 'Ambitious about Autism' is more than a charity; it's a dedicated force for advocating rights and enabling brighter futures. #AutismAwareness #AutismAdvocacy #InclusiveEducation

Flui Technologies has partnered with Autism NI, our Charity Of The Year 2024, to bring increased awareness to autism and people affected by it. April 2024 being World Autism Acceptance Month, we're highlighting a few statistics from Northern Ireland, where Autism NI is based. Did you know: -> 1 in 20 children have a diagnosis of autism (2023, DHSSPS). -> The NI Census 2021 recorded that there are 35,367 adults and children with an autism diagnosis. -> There are approximately three males diagnosed with autism for every one female diagnosed. -> Waiting times for diagnosis in Northern Ireland have topped 3 years. -> Only 21.7% of autistic people are in employment despite autistic people having the ability, skills, and will to be employed. To know more and to find out how you can help, visit our Autism NI charity webpage – https://lnkd.in/ezNjfY4c. Let's make ourselves more aware on how we can “be kind to different minds”.   #Autism #AutismNI #FluiTechnologies #Charity #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth Sorcha Mathews Ben Scott

Illuminate your understanding of ADHD with Parivaar Autism Charitable Trust. Discover breakthroughs and support systems designed to empower individuals and families. Your journey to knowledge begins here. Learn more at www.parivaarautismtrust.in . . #adhdawareness #SupportAutism #InclusiveCommunities #mentalhealthmatters #PACTImpact #autismsupport #inclusionmatters #specialneedsadvocate #neurodiversity #CharitableImpact

Can you help us to develop a training package for parents and carers of autistic children? If you have lived experience, your insights could be invaluable in developing resources to support other parents and carers in similar situations. If you could spare an hour of your time, we would love to hear your thoughts. Please email [email protected] by Monday 18th March 2024 to get involved. #AutismAcceptance #AutismTraining #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #LearningAndDevelopment Image description: The text reads: "Can you help? We are developing a training package for parents and carers of autistic children. We’d love to include insights and real life experiences from people who know the highs, lows and the in-betweens! If you’d like to take part and would be happy to donate an hour of your time, please email: [email protected] by Monday 18th March 2024."

If you missed our workshop on Accessing Autism Support in Ontario, feel free to watch it now on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W9YrSo If you want to learn more about government services for individuals with autism, and how to navigate them, this might be the workshop for you! #onehubgrowth #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitorganizations #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismontario