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World Autism Acceptance Week
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2022 is the 60th anniversary year of the , the UK's leading charity for those on the autism spectrum and their families.

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Since 1962, they have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a more inclusive society.

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Autism is different for everyone

We would like to thank ÌÇÐĹÙÍø students, Emily, Jasir, Lewis, Zain and Jack for allowing us to share their journeys with autism. Find out more about what autism is to them in the video's below:

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Read more about the journeys of our students at ÌÇÐĹÙÍø and the amazingÌýachievements gained during their time with us:

Hannah's Questions

We would like to introduce you to Hannah, a teenager with Autism. Hannah's Dad has asked her some questions about Autism and this week we are going to share with you a few of her answers.

How does Autism affect the way you feel?ÌýWhat do you do to calm yourself down when you feel anxious?

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What helps you, how do you need other people to be around you?ÌýWhat makes you really happy and content?

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What are you really good at? What do you want to do as a job?

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In celebration of the National Autistic Society’s 60th Anniversary there was a daily ‘Super 60 Challenge’ for the duration of World Autism Acceptance Week.

You could choose anything to the theme of 60 to raise funds for the National Autistic Society, includingÌýbaking cakes, running, walking or cycling to getting creative with art and music

To see what our students did click here

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