Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism

'About two-hundred and ten autistic adults are in employment, that is a ridiculously low figure' Former Justice Sec Sir Robert Buckland MP discusses Autism Review for businesses to 'reap the benefits of a neuridiverse weorkforce' trib.al/apdsgRR 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube

"There has also been no mention of the previously announced £25 million to support unpaid carers or the £300 million mentioned in the white paper to integrate housing into local health and care strategies." bbc.co.uk/news/uk-651717…

As a Disabled Person or a Carer for a Disabled Person, how has this State failed you? This is a serious question and I'd appreciate lots & lots of answers please. #DisabilityRightsRising

Register to vote. And apply early for a postal vote if you want to vote that way. #Elections2023

Jeff Stelling with a powerful message during Mental Health Awareness month ⬇️

"The mental trauma I see him living with is heart-breaking." Elliot's family were told he'd be home in weeks after admission to a mental health inpatient unit. He was held there for four years. His sister Rebecca describes the impact of his experience: mencap.org.uk/blog/mental-tr…

2000 people with a #LearningDisability and autistic people are locked away right now. Many are held not because they need treatment, but because of a lack of support in the community. People should live in #HomesNotHospitals - help end this scandal: secure.mencap.org.uk/homes_not_hosp…👈

Key point in this... "ensue resources available to ensure vulnerable people do not fall between the cracks." THEY ALREADY DO!

This is great to see. Hopefully, there will be a good turnout from Fermanagh GAA teams. Tempo Maguires GAC #Autism #inclusionmatters #accessforall Ulster GAA

We are recruiting! We are looking for parents/carers of children aged 18months – 6years with additional developmental needs to take part in our EPAtS Cluster Randomised Control Trial. EPAtS is an amazing course designed to empower families with practical, realistic and sensitive

It’s #AntiBullyingWeek, bullying can be an upsetting and frightening experience, and it can have an impact on your child or young person’s overall wellbeing. Here are our tips on helping your child overcome bullying. Read more: parentingni.org/blog/helping-c… #MakeaNoise Anti-Bullying Alliance #AntiBullyingWeek

Helping Children Manage Change and Transitions Come and join us to find out more about helping our children manage change and transitions Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:00 - 20:00 Online Register on Eventbrite 👉 buff.ly/3szcJkD

I raised that there are over 2,000 autistic people or people with learning disabilities detained in inappropriate in-patient units despite the Government promising to close them all down over TEN years ago. Wes Streeting is right, Ministers have shown breathtaking complacency.

SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children bbc.in/3TMexSp

This. This. This. #assumeIcan

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #Autism

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A politician, a party leader, who understands and appreciates carers and how they contribute to society and who really knows what it feels like to be a carer?! Imagine that.