Everyday Equality: Health

Health is the second topic on the agenda for our Everyday Equality campaign.

Read the below stories to find out more about what health care services are like for neurodivergent people and what message they would like professionals to take on board for Autism Acceptance.

If you would like help and support please contact our family development team on 0191 410 9974 or email info@ne-as.org.uk

Homes not hospitals

More than 2,000 autistic people or people with learning disabilities are being held in mental health units. We speak to families and campaigners fighting to get them home.

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Look past the label

Autistic traits can sometimes be confused with other conditions, leading to people going untreated or misdiagnosed. We speak to some of those affected.

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Mental Health

From issues such as emotional school avoidance and depression, to where to look for help, we look at the issue of mental health for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

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What are hospitals doing?

We speak to healthcare professionals from a number of major hospitals about what they are doing to improve treatment for autistic patients, as well as families who have benefitted.

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Barriers to healthcare

From overstimulating environments to a lack of understanding around autism and sensory needs, we look into the barriers preventing neurodivergent people from accessing healthcare.

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Waiting Lists

For our Everyday Equality: Health campaign, we looked into autism diagnosis waiting times and spoke to a number of families who are currently on the NHS waiting list

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