Video resources

What is Neurodiversity? Ella Willis

Myth busting

Sexual and gender identity - Erin Ekins (Acceptance Matters conference 2023)

Performing neurotypical social interaction harms Autistic people. So why are we still using Social Skills Training? - Emily Lees (Acceptance Matters conference 2022)

Stigma and victimisation - Dr Amy Pearson (Acceptance Matters conference 2022)

Latest

Aycliffe pupils reach new heights as they achieve fundraising target

Class 6 from Aycliffe School rallied together to complete their sponsored Roseberry Topping climb, and achieved their goal of raising £500 for classroom equipment.
Artist's Sycamore Gap painting raises over £1000 in raffle

Paul Alderson was 'blown away by the support' of donors when he raised a total of £1,121 for the North East Autism Society with a one-of-a-kind raffle.
Youngsters shine in grand final of NEAS talent show

Talents from singing to stand-up comedy were on show as young people from across our schools gathered for the first NEAS' Got Talent final.
Supporting families with autistic children (training for practitioners)

Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors.

STEP Roadshow

This is a recording of our online roadshow, where CEO John Phillipson outlined the changes that are being rolled out across the Society.
STEP manual

This is a draft version of our full STEP manual, setting out our policies and procedures.
This is Autism podcast

Our podcast deals with issues including masking, relationships and sexual and gender identity.
Good practice

Case studies of good practice within NEAS, the NHS and other organisations.
Masking

A series of videos explaining masking, or adopting certain behaviours and suppressing others in order to hide your autistic identity.
Communication

Videos and downloadable factsheets about communication differences in autistic people and how to bridge them.
Sensory

Videos and downloads on sensory differences and stimming.
A-Z of co-occurring conditions

Download our A to Z of co-occurring conditions that can exist alongside autism.
Mental health

Case studies and videos about issues ranging from emotionally-based school avoidance to depression and anxiety in autistic people.

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