Autism charities around the world are taking part in Autism Acceptance Week from Tuesday 2nd to Monday 8th April with the aim of increasing acceptance and creating a society that works for autistic adults, children, and their families.
Here at Autism Hampshire, this year it's all about you. We are sharing your experiences and hearing how you've accepted autism in your lives.
We’ve been speaking to parents, leaders and artists about what autism means to them. We think they're inspirational and hopefully you will too.
Are you supporting Autism Acceptance Week? Could your experience help others? Help share the acceptance by posting your support or experience on social media.
We have created a few ideas to get you started. Click on the below images to download them and use them on your social media pages.
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Arts and crafts displays
Based in or around Southampton? Thanks to our partners at MAST Mayflower Studios and Southampton Art Gallery, there will be two displays in the city centre celebrating Autism Acceptance Week.
The displays will run all week and have been created by members of our Serendipity Community Groups.
Read more about the Southampton City Gallery exhibition here.
We'll also be putting up displays of your arts and crafts at our charity shop in Fareham and at our head office in Whiteley.
Let's talk about autism
On Friday 5th April, our expert external trainers took over our Facebook page to discuss autism.
Specialist trainers Dave Serpell-Stevens and Victoria Orsini drew on their own experiences to tackle those common questions.
A summary of the discussions is available here.
Let's get quizzy
Introducing our Serendipity Community Groups' special interest quiz.
We are celebrating people's passions by pulling all of their special interests into a quiz. This will be your chance to learn lots of fascinating new facts and maybe find a new fascination.
Explore the answers at the end. Did you discover something unexpected? Let us know! https://ow.ly/5Jve50R97XK
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