The National Autism Implementation Team work through inter-sectoral partnerships across Scotland to implement changes to benefit neurodivergent communities
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Good luck to colleagues, families and children and young people returning to the new school term in Scotland 🏴
Support the transition and year ahead with resources at nait.scot
For more info and regular updates follow us on Bluesky
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We need new neuro-affirming approaches to identification and assessment to meet different needs of neurodivergent people and different contexts. This new NAIT identification and diagnosis guide introduces different practice models for consideration
nait.scot/document/nait-iden…
NAIT Neuro-affirming Environment Audit Tools for Health settings (Short and Long forms)- now available to download and use nait.scot/document/nait-neur…
@theRCOT @RCOT_MH @RCSLT @RCPCHScotland @rcpsych @theRCN @rcgp @thecsp @BPSOfficial @nhssc @Autistica @Autism @scotgov
We have a new NAIT website nait.scot come to Bluesky and hear about new resources and information
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic difference caused by an extra chromosome.
For more information visit:
Down Syndrome UK downsyndromeuk.co.uk
Down's Syndrome Scotland dsscotland.org.uk
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
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‘it was much more engaging and inspiring than the dry, 'click-button', online training I've had on this subject in the past’ – course participant
Book now our lived-experience training 'Disability, Equality and Intersectionality' 20th March
arcscotland.org.uk/.../speci…
#DEI #Equality
ALT Blue and green poster. Supercharge your training through lived-experience. Disability, Equality and Intersectionality. 20th March 2025. Book now
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⏰1 week left to apply for a minor grant!🗒️
Our minor grants are available for members to enhance their CPD by paying up to £800 for courses, attendance at events, conferences or training materials.
Apply by 18 February!
Click here: rcslt.org/members/funding/#s…
#slpeeps #speechies
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Some of our ND clinicians joined their colleagues at the NAIT Neuro-affirming Community of Practice event in Glasgow! Lots of interesting discussion and sharing ideas. 👏🗣
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Great day at the @NAITScotland neuro-affirming community of practice Scotland event. Inspiring speech from @MhairiBlack .
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Really happy to be speaking at this event about the experience of writing guidelines for neurodivergent speech & language therapists. The talk will be available on my YouTube channel and on @ndsltuk website soon @RCSLTpolicy @rcsltscot
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I’m excited to be presenting at the 2025 @yellowladybugs Conference, 3-5 June 2025.
I’ll be discussing Mapping the Monotropic Mind: An Introduction to This Autistic Thinking and Processing Style alongside @WennLawson
Tickets:
ylb2025.vfairs.com/
#YLBconference
ALT Image of Wenn Lawson. Text: JOIN ME AT THE #YLBCONFERENCE2025 yellow LADYBUGS CONFERENCE 3-5 JUNE 2025 Supporting autistic girls and gender diverse students at school and beyond.
ALT Image of Helen Edgar. Text: JOIN ME AT THE #YLBCONFERENCE2025 yellow LADYBUGS CONFERENCE 3-5 JUNE 2025 Supporting autistic girls and gender diverse students at school and beyond.
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Come along to our March Wednesday Webinar and meet the team. We can’t wait to talk to you about what we get up to in our different roles within the Hub and answer your questions! Book your space here: ow.ly/bC5l50UTQaa #FASD
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Autism and ADHD Book Guide (for children, young people, parents & professionals) 📚 • this is now available to buy as a PDF download from the store on my website (link below).
In December, I shared a book guide for children & young people and received SO many requests for this to be a PDF/leaflet etc. It took me a while but it’s now available. I’ve also updated the initial blog post to reflect all of these books, so you can access this for free on my blog.
It is so important for people to see themselves represented in books and to be able to find the information they deserve to help them, so I’m thrilled that this book guide has been so well received.
I haven’t read every single book (though many I have loved and found comforting) but I’ve done my best to check the suitability of the books for different ages. If you’re looking for a book for a child or young person, please do your own research before buying it to ensure it’s suitable for their age and understanding.
I am so very sorry to any author whose book isn’t included in this (I bet I’ve missed some brilliant ones!). I have done my best to include as many as I can!!! Please let me know of any books you may wish to see included in future editions.
Link below ✨
#Books #Author #Autism #Neurodiversity #Autistic #AutismAwareness #ADHD
ALT The front page of the Autism and ADHD Book Guide. It’s an A4 page with the title in green and black. The subtitle reads: for children, young people, parents and professionals.
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I presented at a CMO learning bites session today @scotgov. I spoke about #Autism, #ADHD & the unique contribution of #AHPs in assessing & supporting #neurodivergent people to live healthy & fulfilling lives. A fitting end to my time with SG. @Carolyncahpo @NAITScotland
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we are looking for #healthvisitors to share their experiences of Speech, Language and Communication Needs of children experiencing #ACEs. @CASL_QMU @qmusltsociety @QMUniversity @rcsltscot
We really appreciate your time. Please RT.
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Full article: Frame Running as a community-based exercise option for young people with moderate-to-severe walking impairments: a feasibility study tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
