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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Radio City Talks Walk for Autism
We joined Radio City's Mick Coyle on air this week to talk Walk for Autism, fundraising and how to get those steps in ...
Scotland Challenged to Step Up and Support Autism
We're calling on people in Scotland who care about autism to step up to the Walk for Autism challenge and support vital local projects.
A message from our CEO, Andrew Grainger, to all our stakeholders:
Radio City Talks Walk for Autism
We joined Radio City's Mick Coyle on air this week to talk Walk for Autism, fundraising and how to get those steps in ...
1,000 Walker Milestone Reached!
Just four weeks into Walk for Autism 2020 and we’re delighted to report that 1,000 walkers are now set to step up to the challenge on March 26th.
A message from our CEO, Andrew Grainger, to all our stakeholders:
Ireland Walks for Autism
Four weeks into the Walk for Autism challenge, we're happy to report that more people have signed up in Ireland for Walk for Autism 2020 than in the past two years combined.
1,000 Walker Milestone Reached!
Just four weeks into Walk for Autism 2020 and we’re delighted to report that 1,000 walkers are now set to step up to the challenge on March 26th.
A message from our CEO, Andrew Grainger, to all our stakeholders:
Ireland Walks for Autism
Four weeks into the Walk for Autism challenge, we're happy to report that more people have signed up in Ireland for Walk for Autism 2020 than in the past two years combined.
1,000 Walker Milestone Reached!
Just four weeks into Walk for Autism 2020 and we’re delighted to report that 1,000 walkers are now set to step up to the challenge on March 26th.
A message from our CEO, Andrew Grainger, to all our stakeholders:
Scotland Challenged to Step Up and Support Autism
We're calling on people in Scotland who care about autism to step up to the Walk for Autism challenge and support vital local projects.
1,000 Walker Milestone Reached!
Just four weeks into Walk for Autism 2020 and we’re delighted to report that 1,000 walkers are now set to step up to the challenge on March 26th.