The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) recently delivered a lesson aimed at tackling myths and misconceptions around autism. These are just as relevant for adults as they are for children and young people. Some of us may…
Aisha volunteers for the Friendship Club, a social inclusive disability group aimed at people with autism or learning disabilities. The group encourages people with disabilities to come together to chat and have fun, with the aim of reducing isolation and…
Following the launch of our All-age autism strategy during Autism Awareness Month, we want to keep the conversation going. We are pleased to present a video we have commissioned which features four autistic professionals who live or work in Newham…
Sue is passionate about making links within the community. Alongside other volunteering roles, Sue spends her time representing the views of carers of autistic people in Newham. She creates links between carers and seeks out carers whose views are not…
Sabrina has lived in Newham for 10 years. She worked in mental health in the NHS until she was diagnosed as autistic and left her career due to significant burnout. She has found that many people, herself included, find it…
The All-Age Autism Strategy launch will take place on Thursday 18 April 2024, and the theme for the launch is employment. Research has shown common strengths that autistic people have such as solving problems 40% faster; thinking outside the box,…
Newham Council is delighted to announce the World Autism Acceptance Week, taking place from 2–8 April 2024. The week presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate autism in Newham and foster greater understanding and acceptance within our community. A programme of…
November/December 2023 Adult Social Care has created the Support Group & Alert Card to start logging activities and support services offered in the community for autistic residents. Do you offer or know anyone that offers any free, subsidised or affordable…
September/October 2023 As part of shaping the first All-age Autism Strategy in Newham we want to hear from autistic people to find out about their support needs and their experiences of services so far. There are two surveys out now,…
