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HSC Awards One-Off Grant to Autism Guernsey to Safeguard Services
States of Guernsey Media Release 4 December 2024: The Committee for Health & Social Care has agreed to provide Autism Guernsey with a...
Dec 5, 2024


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,...
Nov 18, 2024
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Five Daily Planner Apps for Autistic Adults
Planning our time involves managing appointments, organising tasks, and balancing daily responsibilities and routines—from work meetings...
Nov 12, 2024
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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...
Nov 5, 2024
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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...
Oct 29, 2024
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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...
Oct 15, 2024
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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...
Oct 7, 2024
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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...
Sep 24, 2024
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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...
Sep 9, 2024
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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...
Aug 28, 2024
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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...
Aug 21, 2024
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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...
Aug 20, 2024
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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...
Jul 23, 2024
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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...
Jul 15, 2024
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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...
Jul 15, 2024
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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...
Jun 17, 2024
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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...
Jun 3, 2024
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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...
May 28, 2024
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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...
May 22, 2024
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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...
May 14, 2024
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