Latest News for Parents & Carers

Researchers are weighing up the impact of lockdown on people with autism. Families saw respite stripped back and education services cut during the coronavirus pandemic. Francesca Happé, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at King’s College London, is leading the research. Read more here.:

The Autism Show webinar week 12-17 October! This year The Autism Show has gone digital to offer you over 30 hours of online learning, designed to make a positive difference to the autistic children and adults you care for, support or teach.

The government has produced a consultation on whether pavement parking should be banned and local authorities given more powers to challenge those who pavement park. Off-road parking causes major challenges for people with visual impairments and people who use mobility aids and wheelchairs.

LEGO has launched braille bricks following a successful pilot project, with the products being made available to schools and institutions that cater to children with visual impairments. 

Between 16 & 25? Want to talk to someone & develop ideas for the future? The National Development team for Inclusion’s new project offers online support to young people with #SEND to help make plans following disruption caused by the pandemic. More info & request forms can be found here.