After ten years as a teaching assistant, Janine Mounsey took a leap of faith and joined NEAS, where she supports visitors to the New Warlands Farm Lodges to have fun-filled breaks in the Durham countryside. Read more
19-year-old Katie Liddle was inspired by her mam to work in care, and it was at NEAS that she found the beginning of a career. Read more
Jodie Redhead had never worked with children before she joined NEAS 10 years ago - now she can't imagine doing anything else. Read more
Autism Acceptance Week is back, April 2 - 8! Find out more about how you can join us on our Journey to Acceptance and download FREE toolkits for your business / school. Read more
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Adam has received benefits advice and support to make friends since he joined the Empower Works programme. Read more
This is what drives us and inspires us as a charity working with autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults. Read more
We are a charity and the leading provider of care and education for neurodivergent children, young people and adults in the region. Read more
Amy Burgess, who was diagnosed with ADHD at 15 and autism at 20, shares her experiences transitioning from school to adulthood. Amy is a psychology graduate and a neurodiversity consultant and trainer. Read more
The paediatric department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, has achieved the ‘Gold Standard for Autism Acceptance’, the first hospital children's department in the region. Read more
One of the North East’s most popular attractions has been recognised for its positive steps towards enhancing the experience for autistic visitors, staff and volunteers. Read more
Pupils from Rainbow class and Comet class take part in the Wildlife Trust's 30 Days Wild challenge, and get their dancing feet on when learning about other countries in Europe. Read more
To celebrate the end of half term, pupils enjoyed a picnic and play at Preston Park. Read more
Thanks to travel training through ProgressNE, Josh can take the bus to see his employment advisor, go to a gym, and visit friends and family. Read more
Click here to explore how you can promote neurodiversity in your workplace. Read more
Click here for useful hints and tips around hiring practices. Read more