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The latest news from The National Autistic Society. For position statements and media responses, please see 'Related resources' at the bottom of the page.
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| Hotline for help with winter fuel bills |
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The UK's energy companies have allocated nearly four billion pounds over the next three years to help specific groups of people who may be worried about their energy bills, including people with a disability. The Home Heat Helpline can tell you what help may be available. |
| NAS Christmas raffle: and the winners are... |
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A big thank you from everybody here at The National Autistic Society (NAS) to all those who bought and sold tickets in our Christmas 2008 raffle. The draw took place on 19 December and the lucky winners have been contacted. |
| Exclusive screening of 'The Black Balloon' |
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Icon Home Entertainment invites you to a free, exclusive screening of The Black Balloon, a new film about a boy with autism and his younger brother. The multi award-winning Australian film was inspired by the real-life experiences of director Elissa Down.
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| LEGOŽ helps social development of children with autism |
The National Autistic Society (NAS) and LEGOŽ UK welcome independent research published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders which demonstrates LEGO toys may be able to help children who have autism (including Asperger syndrome), overcome social interaction difficulties. |
| Asperger syndrome in adults - beyond diagnosis |
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The diagnosis and recognition of Asperger syndrome has undoubtedly improved but do we understand the condition well enough to provide the right support to transform lives? A one-day conference supported by The National Autistic Society will address this question. |
| Family Fund Extra is launched |
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Disabled children's families can now make their money go further at Christmas and beyond thanks to Family Fund Extra, a new online buying club launched by the Family Fund, which helps severely disabled children. |
| New Tower of London guide for visitors with autism |
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The Tower of London welcomes all visitors and has produced a short guide for children with autism and Asperger syndrome, their parents and families. The guide will tell you about the Tower's most popular sites, what you can expect to see, and how you can best plan your visit. |
| Welsh youngsters with autism tackle the Canadian rugby team |
Through The National Autistic Society's (NAS) three-year partnership with the Trafigura Foundation, we were delighted to offer ten people with autism the opportunity to meet the Canadian rugby team and take a tour of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. |
| NAS Cymru welcomes report on autism centre closure |
NAS Cymru welcomes a report published by the CSSIW and Estyn following a review into the closure of Hyfrydle, the 52-week residential provision for pupils with autism at Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn, Denbighshire. |
| 'Centre of excellence for autism' opens in Neath |
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NAS Cymru has celebrated the official opening of Ty Mynydd, our new purpose-built residential facility for adults with autism in Neath, which is being heralded as 'a centre of excellence for autism'. |
| The Transporters: popular DVD resource now available again |
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Last year, we were fortunate to have a limited number of copies of a DVD, The Transporters, to give away to NAS members. The DVD helps children with autism to recognise and understand emotions. The good news is that The Transporters DVD is now available to buy again. |
| Take part in London Underground's travel assistance project |
London Underground has developed a Travel Assistance Card that customers with accessibility needs can use to get support from Underground staff. People on the autism spectrum who use King's Cross, Farringdon or Barbican Underground stations can currently use the card. |
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Clear guidelines on the care children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should receive in Scotland are available for the first time with the publication of SIGN clinical guidelines..jpg)
The NAS Robert Ogden School, the UK's largest school for children affected by autism, has achieved an 'outstanding' rating in a recent assessment by Ofsted. The report praises the school, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year.
Much is still unknown about the issues relating to autism and ageing. The Winter 2008 issue of our members' magazine, Communication, examines the health and wellbeing of older adults with autism.
The Autumn/Winter 2008 issue of 'Autism Scotland' is now available to read online, featuring all the latest news from NAS Scotland.
NAS Cymru today welcomed moves from Education Minister Jane Hutt to review the decision to close a residential centre for children and young people with autism.
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