
From IT apprentice to junior team member
As the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week begins we're delighted to share our Q&A with Jordan #NAW2022
we work positively alongside people with autism, their families and carers providing specialist services tailored to each individual.
In a variety of locations throughout the UK and Ireland we offer a wide range of support for autistic people. From supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.
There is an ongoing debate over how people with a diagnosis of autism wish to refer to themselves and/or their diagnosis. The phrase ‘person with autism’ (person first) is used frequently in literature, but more recently, there has been a return to the use of the term ‘autistic person’ (or identity first), language driven by the autistic 'community'. This is to recognise the fact that autism is an integral part of a person and nothing to be ashamed of. When talking to people, we will use the words preferred by the person to describe themselves. When we write, we will use both ‘person with autism’, ‘autistic person’ or 'person on the autism spectrum'. We recognise that people can feel strongly about both terminology and language and whilst we do not wish to cause any offence to anyone, we will always prioritise the views of autistic people themselves. This is the 'AI Way'!
As the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week begins we're delighted to share our Q&A with Jordan #NAW2022
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
As the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week begins we're delighted to share our Q&A with Jordan #NAW2022
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
Peterhouse School is proud to have achieved the Leading Parent Partnership Award
Paisley the educational assistance dog at Peterhouse School is celebrating after passing her assessment as part of her school dogs training programme
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Gabriela White, who uses Number 6 One Stop Shop, is taking on the Seven Hills of Edinburgh hiking challenge to raise money for the Autism Initiatives hub.
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
#WeWalkforAutism will you join us?
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!