Karl runs half marathon for Autism
Karl Hamel from Azure Insurance Risk Solutions took on the Chester half marathon virtually to raise funds for Autism Initiatives
With nearly fifty years experience ...
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.
A Person with Autism or Autistic?
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'!
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Chip Shop Charity Night to Support Local Autism Projects
Bloomfields Chip Shop on Lytham Road Blackpool is getting set to do what they do best and cook up a storm for a great local cause.
Introducing the Weekly Autism Lottery
We're delighted to announce the launch of The Weekly Autism Lottery - sign up today to support autism projects
Karl runs half marathon for Autism
Karl Hamel from Azure Insurance Risk Solutions took on the Chester half marathon virtually to raise funds for Autism Initiatives
Chip Shop Charity Night to Support Local Autism Projects
Bloomfields Chip Shop on Lytham Road Blackpool is getting set to do what they do best and cook up a storm for a great local cause.
Introducing the Weekly Autism Lottery
We're delighted to announce the launch of The Weekly Autism Lottery - sign up today to support autism projects
Introducing the Weekly Autism Lottery
We're delighted to announce the launch of The Weekly Autism Lottery - sign up today to support autism projects
A message from our CEO Andrew Grainger
Abby's Kilimanjaro Challenge for Autism
Abby is raising funds for Autism Initiatives by climbing Kilimanjaro in 30 days! How can she do this? Her mum Karen tells her story …
Introducing the Weekly Autism Lottery
We're delighted to announce the launch of The Weekly Autism Lottery - sign up today to support autism projects
Carl shares his perspective of autism
When we heard that one of our own staff was publishing his personal story about being autistic we were keen to find out more ...