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Autism Awareness Resources

Autism Awareness Resources

Autism Awareness Resources

The vision of Nottingham City Council is to ensure that all individuals on the autism spectrum have the same opportunities, irrespective of cultural background, gender, or age, to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. This vision acknowledges the principle that when it comes to citizens with autism spectrum conditions, "One Size Fits One."

Did you know:

  • Nottingham city is home to over 2,600 autistic adults.
  • In the UK, there are approximately 700,000 individuals with Autism. Including their families, this accounts for about 2.8 million people affected by Autism on a daily basis.

Autism Awareness E-learning programme

Nottingham City Council is developing a training programme to raise awareness of Autism and challenge the stereotypes that still exist. This will form part of a larger training programme aimed at people whose job may bring them into contact with Autistic people.

E-learning package

The training is based on an E-learning package developed collaboratively with autistic individuals and professionals from Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Through the E-learning, you can expect to learn about the characteristics of autism, relevant legislation and practical ways of supporting autistic people.

The E-Learning is available in two formats;

  • Learning Pool Learning Management System - for agencies who have access to this and a PowerPoint version for those who do not.
  • PowerPoint version - open to members of the public who may have an interest in Autism.

Hidden Voices

Hidden Voices is a film about autistic people and family carers talk openly about their experiences of living with autism and their hopes and dreams for Nottingham's Autism Strategy.

Nottingham autistic community website

This website supported by Nottingham City Council offers information and resources dedicated for autistic people and families. The website has been designed by autistic people and provides a range of information, advice and links.

Autism Information and Advice Service

Citizens Advice Nottingham offers free information and advice service for individuals over 16 who are yet to receive a formal autism diagnosis. Our aim is to deliver prompt and accessible information regarding support services to those awaiting an autism diagnosis in Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City.

Autism strategy

Nottingham City Council launched its Autism Strategy ‘One Size Fits One’ in 2014

To find out more about Autism click here.

Using funding made available through the Department of Health, the Nottingham City Strategy Oversight Group agreed with the creation of a number of short instructional films to be produced by and for Autistic people.

Think Autism: Communicating in the Public Sector Video

As a result, 7 short films. The films include real-life situations and Autistic Citizens have been involved with all elements including writing the scripts and appearing in the films.

Click below to view the video, (Video will open in another window)

 

 

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