To give autistic adults a stronger voice in decisions and directions of our own lives, especially those with highest support needs and often, least autonomy.
Joined April 2019
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Remember applications close on 28th February 2026. Get your application in now! (Also still taking donations to the fund)
Excited to announce that applications are now open for the NAT Founders Award
Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK
To learn more: nationalautistictaskforce.or…
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
To find out more about the Free Our People Now Project and how to get involved, please email Simone at [email protected].
@mylifemychoice1 @DHSCgovuk @NAT_taskforce
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Our Simone Aspis spoke at the Skills for Care and @1adass conference 'Preparing for change: exploring the Mental Health Act reforms', explaining why we need coproduction of services and to get people with learning difficulties and autistic people out of hospital. @SFAactive
ALT A photo of Simone Aspis standing in front of a projector screen, which shows the words "Any questions?" with a photo of a person raising their hand. Another woman is standing to her right.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Speaking out for people with Learning Difficulties & Autistic people! 📢
Our Free our People Now Project Manager Simone gave oral evidence on the Mental Health Bill to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, along with @mylifemychoice1 and @NAT_taskforce. @HumanRightsCtte @SFAactive
ALT A photo of Leslie (My Life My Choice), Jo (National Autistic Taskforce), Simone (Free Our People Now) and Alexis, supported by Bring People Home from Hospital network.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
radiotimes.com/programme/b-p… TV program on next week (Tuesday 7pm C5) featuring me among others.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
It is indeed incredible news! 🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone at @loudounseac , thank you to @Rebecca_Impact @itscarolinecole @LITB_ @JenniAgitator who supported when we rallied and all the dedicated parents and advocates who made this possible! Your work is truly life-changing for disabled children in Loudoun County, VA. Seclusion is banned!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Loudoun County Public Schools has officially BANNED seclusion! Thanks to the champions for kids in Virginia who made this happen. ✊@loudounseac
@ICARSBanRandS
We were proud to share our work in nearby Fairfax County- seclusion is simply unnecessary and kids deserve better!
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
🌍✨ A year in the making. In follow-up to The ICARS Report England: Follow the Money 💰✨
Survivors, parents, educators, unions, lawmakers—it’s time to uncover the cost of the Restraint Industrial Complex in education. January 25, 2025.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
If you didn't manage to catch this year's amazing Salvesen Lecture with Lotta @BorgSkoglund talking about ADHD in girls and women, you can do so now at our YouTube channel youtube.com/watch?v=EPwF9uLd…
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
**Dec 11 - save the date**
Probably going to be the most impactful conference I've ever been honoured to be part of
"Thinking differently about traditional stereotypes surrounding neurodevelopmental conditions & their relevance to psychiatry & beyond"
rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
This is a balanced and thoughtful explanation of changing publishing guidelines from Sept 2024.
I think these are positive changes. 👇🏼
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
As an ex-Samaritan, I’d like to add that if you’re put off by the idea of talking or find talking difficult, you can still call the Samaritans. Most of the calls I had were silent, but that didn’t mean we didn’t connect. Just being with someone - even in silence - can help.
Remember, you're not alone. Our volunteers are here to listen if you need someone to talk to. 💚
ALT Samaritans signposting featuring large, bold text that says "We're here to listen, all weekend." Below this, in smaller text, is the Samaritans phone number "Call free day or night on 116 123." The background is a solid teal color with the Samaritans logo in green and white at the top.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
ICARS release public statement regarding BBC Panorama, Undercover School: Cruelty in the Classroom againstrestraint.com/2024/06…
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Hear from @NAT_taskforce and @mylifemychoice1 to find out why they're supporting the Bring People Home From Psychiatric Hospital Manifesto. #LearningDisabilityWeek
Read the manifesto and sign up: buff.ly/3VMXD6Y
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Join us for our Autistic Pride celebration Saturday 15th June 11am - 2pm, Bellfield Park Inverness. Everyone welcome - bring a picnic & blanket / chairs. Face paining / body art from 12-2 thank you Starry Eyed!
facebook.com/share/1GmCDEZtP…
arghighland.co.uk/news/
ALT ARGH autistic pride day poster - see tweet for text
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
We want to see a Scotland where our fundamental human rights are a reality for all.
That's why we are calling on @JohnSwinney to make delivering the Human Rights Bill one of his first priorities as First Minister. #AllOurRights
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Along with over 100 other organisations, we have signed a letter to @JohnSwinney calling on him to put the Human Rights Bill at the heart of his new government's agenda.
It can help create the more just Scotland we all want to see. #AllOurRights
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
@NAT_taskforce and @skillsforcare have released a discussion report on recognising behaviour as distress. The report is written from an #autistic perspective and considers rights-based approaches to good #SocialCare.
You can read the paper here: tinyurl.com/3zu9evb3
ALT An image of a report.
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
A vivid drama about Connor Sparrowhawk and a campaign for justice is to be staged @JSTheatre
@RoseUnwin describes the inspiration and message behind his play. @sarasiobhan #JusticeforLB
communitylivingmagazine.com/…
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
Consultation on the Learning Disability, autism & neurodivergence Bill ends soon- 21st April. Please give it a go even if you only manage one section consult.gov.scot/mental-heal… it’s important that we have our say!
National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
We've had a really tough time recruiting for this project, and would be SO grateful if any eligible people could spare some time to take part and/or if people could share our ad. It's such an important and under-studied topic - we really want to do it justice (pardon the pun!)
We are seeking legal professionals (barristers, judges, intermediaries etc) with experience of working with autistic adults in court/tribunals to take part in a research study interview. Info/take part: bit.ly/AutismCourtInterview [email protected]
@TheCriminalBar pls repost
