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CEO Blog

The North East Autism Society continues to grow

The North East Autism Society continues to grow

HERE goes with the first instalment of my blog, in which I’ll be doing my best to keep everyone up to date with developments. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

A better year ahead

A better year ahead

IT’S a really busy time, with lots happening, and I want to start with a heartfelt tribute to our amazing staff. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 10th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Watch this space!

Watch this space!

It’s evident that we are having to learn to live with the Covid-19 virus, and I want to say big thank you for the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve had to the vaccination programme. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 10th September, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

The power of kindness

The power of kindness

AS you all know, we are in an exciting era of expansion at NEAS, with the board of trustees backing our ambitious plans to increase our reach and help more people than at any time in our history. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Being diagnosed as autistic aged 37

Being diagnosed as autistic aged 37

Employment Futures' staff member Philip Nicholson shares his personal story of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 37. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 16th March, 2022

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Masking: What is it and what can we do about it?

Masking: What is it and what can we do about it?

Senior Lecturer in Pyschology Dr Amy Pearson considers the concept of masking, and how society can better support autistic individuals so they don't feel the need to mask. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 16th March, 2022

Updated: 25th March, 2022

Autism Power - Our Hero Step Dad

Autism Power - Our Hero Step Dad

Brothers Ben, 13, and Tommy, 10, wrote this moving poem in honour their step dad Greg, who is autistic. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 16th March, 2022

Updated: 24th March, 2022

My brain's wired differently, it's not like yours

My brain's wired differently, it's not like yours

Assistant Manager Keith Stubbs, from our Wallingford Children's Home, wrote this poem about the autistic experience. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 24th March, 2022

Memories that will stay with me for a lifetime

Memories that will stay with me for a lifetime

"The trauma etched on to the faces of the Ukrainian refugee children will never leave me." Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

The art of acceptance

The art of acceptance

NEAS Patron and journalist Peter Barron speaks to our ambassador Jonathan Raiseborough, who is making his mark through his talent for illustration. Read more

Posted to: CEO Blog

Published: 19th May, 2022

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  • Catbells climb raises money for North East Autism Society

    Catbells climb raises money for North East Autism Society

    Adults and staff from Number 14 were cheered by other walkers as they scaled the Lake District mountain to raise £950 for the charity.

  • A care job like no other

    A care job like no other

    Katie Moffat, 21, is part of a team supporting a young man to have as fulfilling and independent a life as possible in his own home in Bedlington.

  • I didn't lose my son .. I gained a family

    I didn't lose my son .. I gained a family

    Mum Angela Maughan pays tribute to residential care staff at the North East Autism Society for the life-changing support they have given her and her son Kelvin.

  • We help people do what they love

    We help people do what they love

    Supporting autistic individuals and their families to do their own thing is a source of pride for Jan Patterson, Area Manager for Family Support in North Tyne.

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  • 10 things you think you know about autism but actually don’t...

    The North East Autism Society is campaigning for autism acceptance.

  • Recruitment portal

    Recruitment portal

  • What is Autism?

    Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.

  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

  • Makaton

  • What are the signs and symptoms of possible autism?

  • Makaton Signs - Health and Wellbeing

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.

  • Why work for us?

    Why work for us?

    We recognise that the work we do wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of dedicated employees. With opportunities within our care, education, employment and family support services, there’s a career for you at the North East Autism Society.

  • What We Believe

    What We Believe

    We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.

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Published: 6th November, 2013

Updated: 20th September, 2021

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