Akoma Healing H'Arts

24/03/2026

Starting April 1st-19th April
Join us every Wednesday for a ONE Hour Free Workshop.

Many autistic and ADHD students face stress in school due to sensory overload,
exclusion, or unrealistic expectations. From a neurodiversity perspective, schools must
adapt, not children.

10/03/2026

This free six-session online course is designed for teachers, school staff, SENCOs, school leaders, pastoral teams, EMHPS who want to better understand and support autistic students in education settings.
https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/events/supporting-autisticaudhd-students-school-march

06/03/2026

I'm proud to be part of the team, we are the national peer education programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England.

We offer families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and group learning events.

Everything we do is fully co-produced and co-delivered with autistic people to ensure support is shaped by lived experience.

Find support and resources, including blogs, podcast, and animations to learn more about autism. https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

02/03/2026

Understanding autistic social communication, from autistic people’s perspective

Dates and Times
27 Mar 2026
12:00:PM - 01:00:PM

New scientific frameworks for thinking about autism, and improved inclusion of autistic voices in the research process, are changing our understanding of what autism is.

New scientific frameworks for thinking about autism, and improved inclusion of autistic voices in the research process, are changing our understanding of what autism is.

23/02/2026

"There’s a lot we don’t know about medicines. Research for The Journal of the American Medical Association has shown that, in many cases, doctors prescribe medication with little knowledge as to whether it will actually help a patient".

‘We don’t know enough about puberty blockers to prescribe them to children’
As you are reading this, the NHS doctors and practitioners are handing out puberty suppressants quite legally and uncontroversially to children facing precocious puberty, a disease that causes puberty to begin too early.

It’s irrelevant whether or not you believe precocious puberty is a more justifiable reason to be allowed to take puberty blockers. Medical professionals have deemed the drugs safe enough to prescribe to children as young as eight, with their gender identity making no difference.

Ahead of the NHS PATHWAYs puberty blockers trial, PinkNews debunks six lies commonly told about puberty blockers.

20/02/2026

19/02/2026

13/02/2026

I would like to introduce myself to your organisation and begin developing links with you, as well as share information about a new resource for families and professionals.

I am an associate with Autism Central, working in the Greater Manchester area. Autism Central is the National Peer Education Programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by NHS England.

We offer families education, coaching, and connection through a range of resources, one‑to‑one peer support, and community events.
Information about upcoming events, webinars and our newsletter can be found here: https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Our resources are neuro‑affirming, co‑produced and free. They include webinars, one‑to‑one peer support, facilitated group discussions, and podcasts exploring topics and issues that young people, families, carers and professionals experience.

We are keen to reach as many people as possible, so please do share this information with your supporters, colleagues and community members.

If you would like more information, please feel free to get in touch.

Autism Central offers a wealth of resources for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people in England – from articles and learning materials to signposting you to services and support in your local area.

10/02/2026

Autism Central provides support for people of all ages. Please share in your networks

23/12/2025

What people call “behavior supports” covers a wide variety of services, and not all of these services are truly helpful to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. How can we move away from services that try to change people’s behavior without understanding what people are thin...

12/12/2025

Free neuro-affirming, co-produced resources, training, webinars, blogs one to one support for all ages.

Autism Central is the national peer education programme for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud and commissioned by NHS England.

We offer families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and community events.

Autism Central offers a wealth of resources for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people in England – from articles and learning materials to signposting you to services and support in your local area.