May 26, 2022
The bunting is up, the special festive hats have been created and the baking has begun. AEM services across the region are all set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next week. The...
May 26, 2022
Work is now complete on the £1million development of the new respite accommodation in Worksop. The keys were officially handed over to Autism East Midlands this week. And the team is getting set to...
May 3, 2022
Advice and guidance for parents and carers of autistic children will be provided during a special online advice session later this month. The Introduction to Autism session will be hosted by the...
Apr 26, 2022
A new centre offering respite services for autistic adults is set to open in Worksop this June. The £1million development on Sparken Hill has been created by Autism East Midlands specifically to...
Apr 5, 2022
Millions of people travel by train daily, almost taking it for granted. For some autistic people though train travel can be a major challenge. The sheer amount of people as well as all the different...
Mar 30, 2022
Autism East Midlands has been recognised with a special award for its approach to excellence in inclusion. It was one of only three organisations selected for accolades during a glitzy Celebration...
Nov 24, 2021
When we invited people earlier this year to join #TeamAEM and support us, we were overwhelmed by the response. During the year many people have generously donated their time by taking part in a...
Nov 16, 2021
Nottinghamshire photographer, Lamar Francois is helping to raise funds for Autism East Midlands through the sale of a calendar. Lamar has been discovering new sights of the world around him...
Jul 22, 2021
The government has launched a new autism strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support for autistic people. The strategy has the potential to impact the lives of thousands of autistic...
Jul 9, 2021
Autism East Midlands takes on first permanent recruits through the Kickstart scheme, an initiative aimed to help young people at risk of long-term unemployment. The Kickstart Scheme is aimed at...
Jun 23, 2021
Lamar Francois, autistic photographer from Nottingham, opens up about his experience of lockdown and how he overcame these challenges following the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s been a...
Apr 26, 2021
On Friday 23rd April, Robert Woodford, Vice Chair of Autism East Midland’s Board of Trustees, and Will Burchell, Director of Adults Services, were happy to be able to attend the opening ceremony for...
Apr 23, 2021
Take on 5k May and help our care go further! SIGN UP 5k May is one month of coming together to make a difference for your favourite UK charities. Complete 5k anywhere, anytime with anyone and help...
Apr 8, 2021
During Autism Awareness Week (26th March – 4th April 2021) we asked people to take part in our Onein100 and HubtoHub Challenges to raise awareness of autism and our Family Support Hubs whilst...
Apr 7, 2021
Happy Easter from Autism East Midlands Our services have been getting in the Easter spirit with some themed activities! Our Sherwood Centre had a ‘decorate your own egg’...
Apr 1, 2021
Leicester City Football Club legend Matt Elliott surprises Autism East Midlands Adult Services and Students on a virtual call as part of the Club’s support for #AutismAwarenessWeek. ...
Mar 31, 2021
Jane, who accesses our Poplars Residential Service, beautifully plays ‘What a Wonderful World’ on piano for Autism Awareness Week.
Mar 24, 2021
Due to popular demand, we will be hosting two free virtual webinars this Autism Awareness Week. The webinars will be around an hour hosted by our Specialist Autism Awareness Trainer, Debbie Austin....
Mar 4, 2021
When? 26th March – 4th April, during Autism Awareness Week. At least one in 100 people in the UK today are diagnosed as autistic. Experts believe the real figure to be closer to one in 60 –...
Feb 17, 2021
Join us in supporting the call to prioritise vaccinations for people with a learning disability in the UK. The government should ensure that people with learning disabilities are high on the...
