Host of a new YouTube channel designed to shed light on autism in girls and young people, Lily Manning, 18, has taken time out of her summer holidays to chat to us here at the North East Autism Society. Read more
Delivered as an across-the-board judgement, Braemar (children's residential) was found to be ‘outstanding’ in every way, by Oftsted inspectors last month. Read more
A SECRET garden hidden away in the grounds of our Sunderland school is now officially open Read more
In an exclusive interview, world renowned Professor Amanda Kirby, speaks to the North East Autism Society about a condition often coexisting with autism: dyspraxia, otherwise known as DCD. Read more
Host of a new YouTube channel designed to shed light on autism in girls and young people, Lily Manning, 18, has taken time out of her summer holidays to chat to us here at the North East Autism Society.Read more
Delivered as an across-the-board judgement, Braemar (children's residential) was found to be ‘outstanding’ in every way, by Oftsted inspectors last month.Read more
A SECRET garden hidden away in the grounds of our Sunderland school is now officially openRead more
In an exclusive interview, world renowned Professor Amanda Kirby, speaks to the North East Autism Society about a condition often coexisting with autism: dyspraxia, otherwise known as DCD.Read more
We’ve made it to the finals of Jewson’s Building Better Communities Competition with a chance to win up to £50,000 to go towards building new residential accommodation for children with autism.Read more
Investing in Children have given the thumbs up to the team at Acorn House meaning they have retained the prestigious Investing in Children award.Read more
Fidget Spinners – Marketed as the latest gadget to help reduce anxiety and tension for children or adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition, Fidget Spinners are the latest hand-held spinning gismo to be taking the market by storm.Read more
There’s been a mixed bag of autism headlines over the last seven days. These are our top picks from this week’s ‘Autism in the NewsRead more
Compered by TV presenter and journalist Peter Barron, the movie-themed night saw hundreds of NEAS staff celebrate the achievements of Education, Care and Support services.Read more
We spoke to Brooke Nacca's parents about the ‘miraculous’ improvement in their daughter thanks to the efforts of our specialist school.Read more
AS World Autism Awareness Day begins today, children’s author Peter Barron explains how he came to employ the remarkable talents of an autistic teenager to illustrate his latest book.Read more
A Darlington family are just one of many set to benefit from an innovative new sensory room installed at an Aycliffe school.Read more