NAS Info Centre

Provides a library and information service for anyone with an interest in autism, particularly those working autistic people.

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The management of school moves for disengaged pupils needs strengthening | A report from Estyn https://t.co/rkqE7vS9iG

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DfE announces review of home-schooling regulations | Children & Young People Now https://t.co/mE7SFuXsco

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Education Secretary pledges action to tackle school exclusion rates | Children & Young People Now https://t.co/1WiqKm2zFl

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'Little progress' on speech and language support in past decade | Children & Young People Now https://t.co/azBzct83Kg

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Dr Wenn Lawson describes an "absolute increase in autonomy and confidence and awareness of self" post-transition.. "I wasn't unhappy but I wasn't whole." #NASmasterclass

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"I've got to have a model of their learning style to work with.. I need to know what's of interest to that person. It's no good trying to explain puberty or sexuality if I don't have their attention.. We're doing this with them, not to them."

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"We must also check for any unwanted baggage that is clouding our thinking and preventing us from seeing." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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"Parents need to watch for the clues so that we can make informed decisions." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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Dr Wenn Lawson's pre-transition assessment took 8 months. "He (therapist) was worried that it might just be a special interest.. I said I'm 60." #NASmasterclass

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On expressing gender dysphoria "What happens to our autistic people who are non-verbal? We consider their clothing, behaviour.. I take that on board as their language, and we need to be listening." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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"Channeling one's sexual 'being-ness' needs to be done right. Punishing a behaviour that is human, right and alright, is never right.. Teaching appropriateness is right." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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"Because NTs are not single-minded they are aware of others opinion/acceptance/approval.. Those are important deterrents, rewards and guides." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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"We (autistic people) may actually connect more honestly to 'truth' and less to dishonest superficial social expectations." Dr Wenn Lawson @Autism #NASmasterclass

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"When it comes to autism and gender differences the way we are socialised typically impacts who we feel we are." Dr Wenn Lawson #NASmasterclass

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On Wednesday 21 March we're joined by @JamieKnight to talk all about cognitive accessibility!

We sold out last time, so don't miss on out tickets!
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"Autistic adults...have better self-other awareness than the cultural representation of autism gives them credit for." https://t.co/VW4ejLP5X6

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Thanks so much for this feedback @cariss_stone. https://t.co/PTlwT35066

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@Autism Thanks for being an amazing charity. The advice on your website has helped me understand my diagnosis so much.