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How Parents Can Help Children with Autism Make Friends at School
written by Cindy Aldridge For parents of children with autism, school can bring a specific kind of worry: watching a child want connection but struggle to find a way in. Many autism spectrum disorder…
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Autism's Got Talent
Latest stories, performer updates and event news from Autism’s Got Talent.
Introducing the performers of Autism’s Got Talent 2026!
We are delighted to announce the names of the 21 acts who will be taking the stage at…
Dr Anna Kennedy OBE & King Karlos on Autism’s Got Talent
Listen back to King Karlos from S.Mclyn Productions Join us for a truly heartfelt and inspiring conversation as…
AGT Performer ‘Just Jess’ Releases Christmas song
Hi all it’s Jess and I am releasing a Christmas song tomorrow. Those who know me may be…
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Autism Hero Awards
News, announcements and highlights from the Autism Hero Awards.
A Night to Remember: The Autism Hero Awards
Anna Kennedy has built more than a charity, she has built a movement. A place where autistic people…
Dr Anna Kennedy OBE and Gateway Radio’s Aston Avery Bring Sparkle to the Autism Hero Awards
Heart Stopper Bradley Riches There are few things more dangerous than an awards ceremony that forgets the audience.…
Welcome to the AKO Family Bradley Riches 💜
'I would like to share why my celebrity autism role model for 2026 is the wonderful Bradley Riches.…
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Is autism a disease? – by Daisy Hutchinson
Is autism a disease? Written by Daisy Hutchinson Autism is not a disease in the slightest, people say it is a condition…
THIS IS US: THE NEXT CHAPTER
On Saturday 26th September, This Is Us Community Interest Company held their 10 yearanniversary Gala - The Next Chapter, at The Assembly…
MAKE YOUR WILL FOR FREE – BORN ANXIOUS × SECURE INHERITANCE
https://bornanxious.co.uk/free-will-initiative/ MAKE YOURWILLFOR FREE. A professionally written Basic Will at no cost to you. In place of the usual fee, you are…
Bloom After Dark – Starting Again at 50 – 2Shades Magazines
By Aless Bester, with reflections from Anna Kennedy OBE Photo of Aless and Anna Kennedy OBE by David Biddlecombe “I accidentally created…
All Things Autism – With Aston And Anna: September 2026
Autism show – September 2026 On Daytime, Aston was joined by his regular contributor Anna Kennedy OBE founder of autism charity Annakennedyonline…
Anna Kennedy’s September Column – 2Shades Magazine
Via 2ShadesMahazine Hi everyone! September is already proving to be an incredibly busy month, and I am super excited with the preparations…
Advice for disabled persons and carers
This is an Easy Read format for this page. via: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/advice-for-disabled-persons-and-carers/ Easy Read format. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/WZTpOx-f9zo?feature=oembedThis is a British Sign Language translation for…
AKO Celebrates Autism Tours at Watford Football Club 🐝
What a lovely morning! ⚽💜 What a lovely Sunday morning Anna Kennedy Online welcomed families to another one of our Charity Fun…
Upfront SEND funding for mainstream schools: what is proposed?
The Department for Education is consulting on a new approach to funding SEND support in mainstream schools from 2027–28.Participating local authorities could…
where I get my strength from – Anna Kennedy OBE
People often ask me where I get my strength from. I always smile because, if I'm honest, some days I haven't got…
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