Our Autism Activists are in the running for one of the world's biggest charity awards - and your votes can help them win! Read more
A team of five riders raised more than £6,300 by completing our 270-mile Quaternity Cycling Challenge at the end of August. Read more
The inaugural ‘Disability Confident Information and Employability Event’ was organised by our Employment Futures department, alongside Newcastle City Council’s economic development team. Read more
Jenny was one of 40 NEAS runners from across the North-East who took part in the Great North Run as part of 'Team NEAS'. Read more
John Lewis features Tommy from Thornhill Park school in Sunderland and his special bond with the Venus flytrap in their festive advert. Read more
We've put together a round-up of relaxed Christmas events for families with loved ones who are autistic - from quiet Santa's grottos to autism-friendly pantos, shows and shopping. Read more
One year after it opened, Kiora Hall is praised by Ofsted inspectors for the impact it has already had on the lives of autistic children and their families. Read more
A group of NEAS students welcomed their Sunderland heroes onto the Stadium of Light pitch in front of more than 41,000 cheering fans. Read more
Stephen Sinclair, whose four-year-old son Frankie is autistic, has climbed England’s highest mountain with a tumble dryer strapped to his back. Read more
Pupils at Thornhill Park School are described as "kind, respectful and considerate" and their behaviour as "exemplary" in a glowing Ofsted report. Read more
Pupils from the Mackenzie Thorpe Centre and Kiora Hall took part in the inclusive event at Middlesbrough Sports Village. Read more
Tyne Tunnels launched the scheme last October and have since recruited four autistic employees who have produced results that are "well above average". Read more