We all know how important it is to make schools a place where everyone feels welcome and included, and one of the big things we need to get right is PSHE- Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education. PSHE is important for helping kids grow into adults, but sometimes, the way it’s taught can leave some […]
Making PSHE Inclusive For Everyone Read More »
We would like to introduce to you the first ACoRNS Annual Report. This issue includes reports on: A foreword from our Directors The Placement Projects we have worked on this academic year Spotlight on Autism Friendlier University research Our reading and journal club groups Plus more. Enjoy! Annual Report 23-24 (Note: the version above features
ACoRNS Annual Report Read More »
There comes an age at which people leave adolescence, becoming increasingly independent, and reaching adulthood. But when does this occur? After all, for the majority of people, being independent is more than simply turning eighteen. This is further complicated by the fact that increasingly, young adults require a greater deal of parental support, and are
Interdependence vs Independence Read More »
Recalling specific past experiences is critical for various formal social interactions. You find them in a lot of everyday situations as well as formal ones. In policing, employment and healthcare interviews this specific recall can be quite important. When being questioned for a witness statement or interviewed for a job, how can you ensue you
How can we support autistic people to recall events better? Read More »
Our most recent reading group session discussed the impactful theory of monotropism. Monotropism is maybe not the best-known theory about autism, but it makes a lot of sense of the experiences of some who are neurodivergent. We looked at a “paper/post” by Fergus Murray who shared his perspective of the theory and its applications. His
The Interesting Theory Read More »
On the 8th December we held the second Autism Research Journal Club session on the topic of Camouflaging and masking in autistic adults. Masking is something talked about quite a lot when it comes to autism and other neurodiverse conditions. It is the suppression of autistic behaviours and differences, often to try and fit in.
Camouflaging: Behind the mask Read More »
On Thursday 26th October we held the first reading group of this academic year with the topic of Autism Disclosure. I felt this was a highly relevant topic that could bring an interesting discussion- and it did. Prior to the group session we had sent out two articles for suggested reading, but these were not
Disclosure: The Balancing Act Read More »
On Wednesday 18th October, we launched our first Autism Research Journal Club meeting. This is a new group, aimed primarily at students to attend and spend time engaging in published journals with a focus on Autism research – if you’re interested in joining us, more information is available on our Instagram (@acorns_sussex) or send us
Meaningful Participation Read More »
Our Autism Reading Group in April focused on the topic of “Pathological Demand Avoidance” (PDA) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We had a stimulating and informative discussion on the need to understand individual differences in profiles, and how this knowledge can help schools use specific approaches to offer more targeted support. It’s important to know
“Pathological Demand Avoidance” and Autism Read More »
Here you can access our most recent ACoRNS newsletter for the spring term. This issue includes reports on: Our recent webinar ‘Autistic Voice: across the spectrum’ Can viewing a family Our Stories video change knowledge and attitudes in university students about autism and learning differences Autistic Students’ experience of accessing support at the University of Sussex Student Support Unit Intern’s
ACoRNs Summer Newsletter – June 2022 Read More »
