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@Autism
National Autistic Society
9 days
Our #100MilesInOctober challenge starts today 🎉! Good luck to everyone taking part. Make sure to share your photos and tag us in your posts so we can see the amazing activities you’re taking part in. #TeamAutism 💜
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
11 days
This week, our community has come together in force. 25,000 of you have signed the open letter to say #TruthItMatters. Together, we're changing the narrative. Join us - and invite your friends and family: https://t.co/hrau8lMEMR
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
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Two days ago, we asked you to stand with us against misinformation. The response has been overwhelming. 20,000 of you have already signed - thank you for showing no one has to fight this alone. Will you share this and show others that #TruthItMatters? https://t.co/pEFy3gYDLq
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
15 days
Thank you @barackobama for speaking up for the truth. We’re building a force to push back on baseless claims about autism and 15,000 people have joined us in less than 36hrs. Truth. It Matters. Autistic people deserve better Sign our open letter: https://t.co/CHW0LQQRkw
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
15 days
Our open letter has been signed by over 10,000 people in just 24 hours! Yesterday we launched a campaign to fight back about inaccurate and damaging claims about autism. Thank you to everyone who is making their voice heard. Truth. It matters to you – and it matters to us.
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
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Truth. It matters to us – and we know it matters to you. We won’t let baseless claims distract us from the real issues autistic people are facing. Autistic people deserve better. Will you sign the #TruthItMatters open letter today? https://t.co/rYCwalFznh
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@NHSEngland
NHS England
17 days
The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Read more in their latest update. ➡️ https://t.co/spDMDMVEYS
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
17 days
Let's be clear – painkillers do not cause autism and vaccines do not cause autism. Large-scale studies have shown that there is no robust, scientific evidence to support this claim. It’s nothing more than fearmongering. This is dangerous, it's anti-science and it's
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
20 days
The new autumn issue of Your Autism magazine is now available! This time you’ll find: 🌟 Peter and Kevin’s stories from our Belfast Centre 💼 Rosie Weldon’s tips on thriving at work 📚 Expert advice on getting support in school If you’re a member, your copy will be on its way
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
22 days
The @CommonsEd is clear – the SEND system is broken and unsustainable. Autistic young people and their families desperately need reform so they can get the education they need and deserve. The committee provides achievable steps to fixing the system and the Government should
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
25 days
knows how important it is when others respond with kindness. Whether it’s offering help or simply giving them the space and time they need, these small acts of understanding have a big impact. You can help create that change too. Visit our pledge wall to share how you’ll show
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
25 days
A SEND Day Of Action is taking place in Westminster, London today in anticipation of the government’s forthcoming reform of the special educational needs and disability system. #FightForOrdinary
@DCPcampaign
Disabled Children's Partnership
25 days
It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us. Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
Take on our #100MilesInOctober challenge and get fundraising rewards while you get moving! 🏃🏽 Sign up and you’ll receive a FREE t-shirt and tracker - you can even earn yourself an exclusive beanie hat, water bottle and medal! However you choose to complete your miles, you’ll
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is an important
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
The latest LeDeR Review highlights the barriers we know many autistic people face when getting help from the NHS, including a lack of understanding about autistic people’s needs, inadequate autism training for staff and insufficient referrals to specialist services. The report
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@DCPcampaign
Disabled Children's Partnership
1 month
We are unaware of any evidence at all that backs up Richard Tice’s random assertion. Nor are we aware of Reform having a policy on special educational needs and disabilities. (1/3)
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
Registration for our #100MilesInOctober challenge is now open! 🎉 Walk, run, swim or cycle, it’s your miles, your way. Choose your favourite and help support autistic people and their families. Every mile counts! https://t.co/SzvI5FjIs6
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
This new report by Policy Exchange gets only one thing right – the SEND system is failing children. Beyond that, it’s a litany of poorly evidenced claims and ill-thought-out ideas. Its sweeping assertions of overdiagnosis are just wrong and even the opinion evidence it cites
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
1 month
It beggars belief that a world leader could refer to autism as a “horror show” and “epidemic”. It’s a frankly disgusting way to talk about people’s lives. We stand in solidarity with autistic people and autism organisations in the US who have to fight this growing hate every
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@Autism
National Autistic Society
2 months
You can also read the @BBCNews article on how to handle results day stress when you're neurodivergent:
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Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.
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