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An appreciation post for my assistance dog, Arwen. In celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2026 (Aug 2-8), I reflected on the positive impact my own assistance dog, Arwen, has had on my life over the last four years, and how she supports me daily. I welcomed Arwen home when she was a puppy and started assistance dog-specific training once she turned one. Last year, I was proud to have passed our Public Access Test (PAT) together, which is an assessment that evalua

Shadia shares their thoughts on World Autism Month and tips on engaging with Autistic led resources.

There is much focus on helping autistic individuals during the early years of their lives. There are systems offering early support,...

Shadia from Autism Actually discusses their tips for self-care during self isolation.

In recent times, there have been more discussions and studies about how Autistic......

As you may know, in addition to my advocacy and mentoring work, I am currently studying Speech Pathology with the hope of working with...

CW: Mental health issues, and masking discussed.I am aware that Mental Health Awareness Day was this week. Having struggled with my...

CW: Meltdowns discussed. As you know, I always try and be optimistic and a positive voice on this page. I pride myself on being a role...

I was proud to be a speaker at the Yellow Ladybugs Symposium 'Autistic Women & Girls: Mental Health' on Saturday the 23rd of February...

The transition from primary school to high school is a big leap for many students – it is another journey in their life and school career.

Many individuals on the Autism Spectrum would love to make friends, but do not know how to proceed. It can be a stressful process...

The #TaketheMaskOff campaign was started by Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) and Hanna Molesworth (Do I Look Autistic Yet?) to spread..