World Autism Acceptance Month
World Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered.
Watch our series of training videos, that have been created with neurodivergent people, to raise awareness about the importance of understanding diagnosis, menopause, masking, communication, anxiety, depression and sensory overwhelm.
With special thanks to those involved in the Autism Training Videos:
Dr Febin Basheer (General Practitioner) – Victoria Cross GP Practice, Swindon
Mark Berry (Autistic professional) – short interview about his medical experiences as an autistic older adult
Dr Judy Eaton – Clinical Director & Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Help for Psychology
Deborah Wortman – Psychotherapist – Aspire Autism Consultancy
Libby Hill – Consultant Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – communication differences, and the best approaches to communicating with autistic patients
Dr Liz O’Nions (Post-doctoral research fellow, University College London ) – recent research into Autistic older adults
Cathie Long (Autistic professional & Independent Social Worker) – post-diagnosis mid-life, “It’s not just a label”. Vivacity Independent Social Work
Laura Wyles – Registered General Nurse
Dr Rachel Moseley – Principle Academic in Psychology. Senior Lecturer and researcher – Bournemouth University
Rachel Swingler – Late diagnosed autistic parent of neurodivergent people. Previously a SENCO in early years setting.
Kat Allen – Media Producer, Sunshine Support
George Mulholland, Media Coordinator, Sunshine Support
Tom Wadlow, Managing Director, Light Films Ltd
Dr Jessica Eccles – Consultant Psychiatrist Sussex Neurodevelopmental Service and Clinical Senior Lecturer, Brighton & Sussex Medical School.
Sarah Carolan -, Strategic Lead for Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence at NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board – co-produced & edited the films and secured funding