Autism’s Got Talent is celebrating 15 years 💜✨ Were you part of the journey? Send us your favourite memory, message, or photo from over the years.
Congratulations to our 2026 Hero Award Winners We had a wonderful night celebrating our Heroes of 2026. Thank you to all of the charity's volunteers and our sponsors for this year's awards; it would not have been possible without you. Our sponsors for 2026: SEND Tutoring, TALEM, Eleventhhour Group, NUPFC, Resilient Business Systems, OptiKinectics, UK Pet Food, Training2Care, Harley Street Skin Clinic and Irwin Mitchell. Special thanks to Nanaa Akua, Bradley Riches, PPAS and Mr. Kieron Lee.
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Born Anxious and Work for Good

Building Community Through Purpose: How Born Anxious Supports Autism Awareness Through Every Sale For Born Anxious, clothing has always been about creating connection, starting conversations and helping people feel less alone. Founded by Kellie Barker, Born Anxious is a sensory clothing brand built around supporting people navigating complex lives and experiences. As the business celebrates its tenth year, its […]

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2026 Autism &Art Show entries

article by Steven Smith This year’s much-anticipated Autism & Art Show, taking place on 24th July 2026, promises to be a powerful celebration of creativity, individuality and artistic expression. Presented by Anna Kennedy Online, in collaboration with Firepit Art Gallery on London’s vibrant Greenwich Peninsula, the exhibition will once again shine a spotlight on the incredible talents of autistic artists

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How Parents Can Inspire Curiosity and Learning in Children with Autism

Parents of children with autism often carry a full mental load: therapies, school communication, sensory needs, and the daily push-and-pull between routines and unexpected changes. In the middle of these autism parenting challenges, learning can start to feel like pressure, especially when traditional expectations don’t match how autistic children show interest, attention, or readiness. Supporting

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Isla McManus releases new single ‘Where I belong”

Exciting news – we have just received the link to our young charity Ambassador Isla’s debut original single. Here is a first preview of “Where I Belong” 💜 This song means everything to Isla and her family. It’s about finding your strength, your voice, and your place in the world. 🎧 on Spotify:https://record-union.intercom-clicks.com/via/e?ob=2pE252nPPrXjOXecocCEwJcGBZyvhQwYSGP2pRWx%2BTSfex41p4md3UPmEFL4twnZ&h=1738d7bf4ad7ea91bb849e2629d724388d288946-vbxba027_215474094859546 Be part

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THE AUTISM UKRAINE PROJECT

THE AUTISM UKRAINE PROJECT – David Higgs Founder/Director How does an autistic person cope and survive when they find themselves trapped in a warzone? Is an autistic person at greater risk of injury or death than a neurotypical person? These are the questions I began to ask myself in the Spring of 2022, as I

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