Blogs

During Autism Acceptance Week we find out from CEOof NEAS, John Phillipson why autism acceptance truly matters.

In Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Peter Barron talks to a young North East woman about her life with Tourette syndrome.

NEAS Family Development Manager, Kerrie Highcock, explains the differences and common misconceptions between neurodiversity and neurodivergence.

For years, Charlie Hamilton was treated for eating disorders that never quite fit. In this blog, she explains how her struggles with food were not about weight or dieting, but about being autistic and ADHD in a world that misunderstood the signs.

An autistic filmmaker explains why losing Pip and other disability benefits could mean the end of his job and his independence.

@sadie_pink talks about autism and mental health on her Instagram account, fronted by her dog Oliver. She has written a guest blog for NEAS about how difficult it is to get mental health support.

Employer Engagement Officer John Facchini says businesses are overlooking a whole group of talented people – but our Employment Futures team is working to change that.

“Employers need talented neurodivergent people in the workplace and neurodivergent people need the world of employment to embrace and celebrate difference,” says Rachael Leisk, from our Employment Futures team.

Sean Watson, 29, came forward during our Autism Acceptance campaign to describe the effect masking had on his life. Here he explains how travel, family, films and friends have helped him get his freedom back.

Graham Dunn, from our Employment Futures service, received an autism diagnosis as a child but didn’t fully accept it or disclose it until decades later. He explains how that decision changed his life.

We can’t wait to welcome pupils to our new school on Teesside, which looks fantastic after its £1.5m renovation.

In a deeply moving and honest account, one of Tees Valley’s best known business figures tells PETER BARRON why he’s appealing to the business community to get behind the North East Autism Society.