NHS England South West is offering free online self-management courses to support people living in Dorset and the South West who have an autistic child, who are living with long Covid or waiting for hip or knee surgery. The Hope Programme courses are based on positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy. They are between …
Highlighted by Healthwatch Dorset Dorset based national charity, Autism Unlimited, has launched a new campaign, ‘Autism, the same but different’. They’re asking everyone, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, to share tips on how to manage everyday situations better. Join the forum and share your views If you are an adult with autism, you can join the Autism …
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Healthwatch Wiltshire have published their report for 2021-2022 and set their priorities for 2022-2023 one of which is Mental Health. https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/report/2022-06-30/championing-what-matters-you-annual-report-2021-22 Priorities for 2022/23 are: Primary Care – continuing the previous year’s work. Mental health– with a focus on learning disabilities and autism. Children and young people– sexual health. Hospital discharge– exploring the links between discharge …
A bit outside our area but worth featuring I think. https://nocscharity.com/ “NOCS provides support, development opportunities and fun for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction, particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as Asperger’s, or mental health challenges.” “Through our games clubs, drop-in centre and volunteering opportunities, …
In Learning Disability Today – https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/ocd-and-autism-where-does-one-begin-and-the-other-end “There’s an estimated 17% of autistic people diagnosed with OCD (as opposed to the 1.6% of the general population). The connection is clear, but the distinction clouded – how can we treat one without undermining the other?”
LEARNING DISABILITY TODAY WEBINAR I attended a previous webinar from Learning Disability Today which was absolutely excellent. This was entitled: “Improving communication, improving lives: how professionals should talk to the people they support.” and was in February. I recommend looking up the authors who spoke at this webinar: https://learn.pavpub.com/ldt-improving-communication-improving-lives/ Here is the link for the latest …
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-undiagnosed-adhd-adults-interacts-mental-health-/ MENTAL HEALTH TODAY REPORT “The more we learn about neurodiversity, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD the clearer it becomes that neurodiverse people are more common than we first thought. Unfortunately, knowledge of the increasing number of people who have ADHD or ASD does not mean the world is any easier to …
See Full Report in Learning Disability Today https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/government-launches-consultation-on-new-mental-capacity-act The government has launched a consultation to update the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice to better support those with learning disabilities and autism who may require others to make decisions in their best interests. The aim of the consultation is to ensure freedoms and human rights of people lacking …
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New moderated online platform launched to support autistic young people For a full report see: https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/new-moderated-online-platform-launched-to-support-autistic-young-people Ambitious about Autism has launched a new online platform for autistic young people that will provide a safe and moderated online space to help them understand their autistic identity and help reduce isolation and loneliness. The Ambitious Youth Network will offer …
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STURMINSTER NEWTON STOUR CONNECT https://www.friendsofstourconnect.org/parents-cares-support-group Friends of Stour Connect have announced that the popular Autism Connects Support Group is changing. At the request of attendees and potential new attendees the group will run on Mondays during term time from 9:30 to 11:30am (drop in anytime between those hours). The focus of our group will also …
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