NAS News

Media response: autism brainwaves study

National Autistic Society — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:31:33 GMT

The National Autistic Society has responded to coverage in the media today of new research into autism brainwaves.

Financial and legal planning for the future - NAS seminar

National Autistic Society — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:32:03 GMT

On Thursday 8 March at 8am, The Ward Consultancy, one of the UK's top 100 independent financial advisers, is hosting a free breakfast to give specialist advice to high earners on long term financial investment.

Autism Alert Card launches in Lothian and Borders

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:48:25 GMT

A new Autism Alert Card launched in Lothian and Borders on Monday 23 January, to help address the unique challenges faced by people with autism who are victims of crime and accidents.

New phone numbers for NAS helplines

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:40 GMT

We have launched new telephone numbers for our Autism Helpline, Education rights Service and Parent to Parent Service. Calls are free from landlines and most mobiles.

Have your say on post-16 education

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:40 GMT

The National Audit Office has launched a survey into educational provision for people between the ages of 16-25 with a special educational need (SEN) and would like your opinion.

Enter our Christmas card design competition

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:40 GMT

We're running two competitions for people with autism who would like to share their artistic talents - one is for adults and one is for under 18s. The winners will see their Christmas card design on sale for Christmas 2012.

NAS proposes a specialist free school for Reading

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:40 GMT

Following on from an approach to the NAS by Reading Borough Council, we are asking parents across Berkshire for their views on the need for a local specialist free school for young people with autism.

NAS Scotland wins Campaign of the Year award

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:39 GMT

NAS Scotland's We Exist campaign, which led to the Scottish Government's new Strategy for Autism, has won the Campaign of the Year title at the 2011 Herald Society Awards.

Dance unlocks a world of words for 12 year old girl

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:39 GMT

How participating in a dance DVD helped 12 year old Shannon Duffin to speak.

New local autism schools in South Lanarkshire and Reading

National Autistic Society — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:39 GMT

We're working with two local councils to develop new specialist schools for children and young people with autism in the UK.