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Nov 18

Educational Article Round-Up For 2024

We've shared over 20 educational articles (not including general news ) on the Autism Guernsey blog this year. In case you missed any,...

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Nov 12

Five Daily Planner Apps for Autistic Adults

Planning our time involves managing appointments, organising tasks, and balancing daily responsibilities and routines—from work meetings...

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Nov 5

How Social Scripts Can Help Autistic Adults in the Workplace

For many autistic adults, social interactions in the workplace—like knowing what to say in meetings, in an email, or during breaks—can...

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Oct 29

The Benefits of Hiring Autistic People

When we talk about autism in the workplace, the focus is often on providing support and making accommodations. But what we don’t talk...

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Oct 15

Autism and Sleep: Why We Struggle and What Can Help

Sleep difficulties are common among autistic children and adults. Research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience...

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Oct 7

Autism Myth-Busting: All Autistic People Are Good at Maths

A common myth about autism is that all autistic people are naturally good at maths. While some are, this assumption is misleading and can...

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Sep 24

Would You Like to Write For Us?

Would you like to write a guest post for the Autism Guernsey blog? We'd love to hear from anyone with an interest in sharing their lived...

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Sep 9

Introducing Personal User Manuals in the Workplace

Creating an inclusive and supportive workplace doesn’t have to be complicated. One practical tool that can make a significant difference...

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Aug 28

Autism Myth-Busting: Everyone is a Little Bit Autistic

One of the most common myths about autism is the idea that "everyone is a little bit autistic". While this phrase is often used with...

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Aug 21

Your Autistic Identity: Responses from the Autism Guernsey Community Survey

Towards the end of June 2024, we created a questionnaire to explore how autistic adults in the Autism Guernsey community felt about the...

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Aug 20

Autism Guernsey's Children Services Will Cease in December 2024

Autism Guernsey's Children Services will cease in December after the BBC's Children in Need has rejected the local charity's application...

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Jul 23

Autism Myth-Busting: Autistic People Don't Feel Emotions or Empathy

One of the most commonly expressed myths about autism is that autistic people don’t feel emotions or empathy. This misconception not only...

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Jul 15

The Benefits of Autism Awareness Training for Your Workplace

Creating an inclusive environment is essential in today’s workforce. This means understanding and embracing neurodiversity, including...

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Jul 15

New Autism Guernsey Chairman is David Harry

Autism Guernsey is delighted to announce the appointment of David Harry as Chairman, to succeed Andrew Warren, who retired from the post...

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Jun 17

Your Autistic Identity: A Survey for Autistic Adults

We would like to write an article for the Autism Guernsey blog featuring quotes from autistic adults (18 and over) sharing their thoughts...

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Jun 3

Why the Concept of Self-Identity Can Present Challenges for Autistic People

Understanding who you are is important for personal growth and social interactions. For autistic people, figuring out their identity can...

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May 28

Neuro… What Now? (A Short Guide to Neurodiversity Terminology)

Language is constantly evolving, and this is especially true when it comes to discussing neurodiversity. The terms we use to describe a...

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May 22

Autism and Menopause: A Selection of Resources

According to Dr Annabeth Groenman , post-doctorate researcher at the University of Amsterdam, there is "a lack of evidence and knowledge...

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May 14

Supporting Autistic Colleagues and Customers: Communication and Sensory Considerations

In any workplace, understanding and respecting the diverse needs of our colleagues and customers is key to creating an inclusive...

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Apr 23

Autism Guernsey Sleep Training Programme – June and July 2024

We are pleased to announce our sleep training programme for parents or carers of un/diagnosed autistic children. The aim of the programme...

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