Amazing Things
We love this introduction to autism by amazing things. It aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations. It is intended to be viewed, discussed and shared widely by anyone but especially teachers and parents.
We have some very exciting news…Kingston Parent Carer Forum have launched their website!!🥳🥳
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Immie, 16, was diagnosed with autism 17 months ago. Together with her father she is speaking out about the condition and the delay in diagnosing girls.
“Her late diagnosis reflects a national picture. Boys are three times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, and much of the support and diagnostic criteria revolves around them. Girls are better at masking (copying your peers’ behaviours to fit in) and so they fall through the cracks” … See MoreSee Less
‘The doctors didn’t spot it, nor did the teacher’
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For years we tried to understand why Immie was strugglingAfter 20 years as a news correspondent, covering stories around the world, it takes a lot to make me nervous, but appearing on Good MorningComment on Facebook
‘DLD Together’ is a joint initiative by two charities, Afasic and NAPLIC, which brings small groups of parents together via Zoom to meet each other and learn about how Developmental Language Disorder impacts on their child. Book your FREE place belowJoin a free online session to hear about the ‘DLD Together’ training courses being run by Afasic and NAPLIC. These courses bring small groups of parents together via Zoom to meet each other, learn about how Developmental Language Disorder impacts on their child, and how to support them.
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