For too long, our needs have been misdiagnosed and misunderstood when we need healthcare. As a group of young autistic people, we are asking for an NHS fit for autistic people. Will you join us in asking Wes Streeting to close the #AutismHealthGap? bit.ly/4eq2vpl (1/2)

The system has been broken for years. It’s just not working for autistic children and their families who have to fight too hard and too long for support. Children’s rights are being pushed aside because councils and schools lack the funding to follow the law:

📢Will you support us in our fight to close the #AutismHealthGap? Add your name to the letter to Wes Streeting today. ⬇️ act.autism.org.uk/page/156364/pe…

Adult Autism Drop In run by Greater Manchester Mental Health #Autism #Adults

The letter calling for action is from our charity and Ambitious about Autism, Autism Alliance UK, Autistica and @theACEcharity. You can read it here: autism.org.uk/what-we-do/new… 4/4

Just reposting this. We are wanting to hear from as many autistic people and their families are possible about what your priorities are in Greater Manchester for the next version of the GM Autism Strategy. Do either join our sessions or fill in the survey.

Here is the link again for the survey forms.office.com/e/jRaabEUMgs

There is other BIG NEWS today. This starts the process for ending an autism human rights scandal. We National Autistic Society will work hard with MPs and Peers on sections that need strengthening. After so many years, this is *the* opportunity.

“I want autistic people, including me, to be better supported.” More than 200 people shared their experiences and hopes for our #Autism and #SuicideAwareness Training. Learn about how you could make a difference 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/autism-suicide…

A few days late but wanted to share this video that Andy Burnham's office shared for an event last week. youtube.com/watch?v=0zTgrI…

📢🚫NO to disability benefit cuts! #WelfareNotWarfare GMLC staff and volunteers joined MDPAC Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People MCR PeoplesAssembly, Greater Manchester Tenants Union, Unite, Unison and others today in central Manchester to protest against the government's proposed attacks on disabled people's lives.

Please share if you can, so we can find the right people to work alongside me and our awesome team at our amazing Self-Directed Learning Community (We are specifically looking for a qualified specialist such as a SENCO, Teacher or Psychologist for the Lead Facilitator role)

We are hiring new staff to join our Self-directed Learning Community Team! We are looking for a: ⭐Facilitator ⭐Lead Facilitator Both posts are 30 - 40 hrs per week (negotiable) with 3 fixed weekdays during term-time in Bury, Greater Manchester. spectrumgaming.net/join-our-team

FREE Understanding Sensory Needs course with GM Autism Consortium for parents & carers of autistic children. Book your place using the QR code or via the link below: bit.ly/42V0MF5

The term 'situational mutism' is being used for two very different things — and some young people are getting the wrong support as a result. We explain the difference between selective mutism and reactive mutism in our new position paper. 📘 spectrumgaming.net/post/sm-vs-rm

GMAC are really pleased to have worked in partnership with The Proud Trust on this new resource for neurodivergent LGBTQ+ young people. Thanks to all the brilliant young people who shared their stories. theproudtrust.org/young-people/e…

Another resource to share with you all, videos this time. This was a partnership with GMYN #YoungPeopleCan SENDCode, DISC college and the writer, and director and technicians and actors were all neurodivergent. Thanks for all involved. vimeo.com/showcase/11705…

There are still a few places left on the GMAC Rochdale Sensory Needs course taking place on Wednesday 9th July. Please check out the flier in the link and get in touch if you have any questions eventbrite.co.uk/e/rochdale-sen…