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Adam Micklethwaite

@ajm_digital

Director @Autism_Alliance. Previously @GoodThingsFdn, former Senior Civil Servant. Musician, fell runner

autism-alliance.org.uk
Joined December 2010
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Contact
@contactfamilies17 Dec 2022
Contact and 8 other charity partners want to hear the views and experiences of autistic people, their families, carers and personal assistants in England. Take our survey and help shape a new programme of education and coaching for families and carers 👉 bit.ly/PEP-Survey
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United Response@unitedresponse29 Nov 2022
We stand with our partners in @AmbitiousAutism. We echoed their calls in our submission on #SENDreform for better in-school supports for autistic schoolchildren. .@GillianKeegan needs to ensure autistic young people aren't #WrittenOff. Sign the petition: bit.ly/3VrE3d9
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Join @AmbitiousAutism’s campaign and stop children and young people being #WrittenOff by an education system that doesn’t meet their needs. Stand with them and take action to protect their rights. Sign the petition bit.ly/3VrE3d9
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Londons Learning Disability and Autism Programme within NHS England want to hear from children and young people with learning disabilities & young people who are autistic, and carers, on how we can make your #NHS work better for you across London. Help shape your NHS! Please RT
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Devastating. There needs to be a set of actions which, implemented together, will end this. Not just more commitments. A range of ideas from @DrOliverLewis here: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk…
Reducing mental health detention of people with autism and/or learning disabilities (via Passle)

Reducing mental health detention of people with autism and/or learning disabilities (via Passle)

On New Year's Day, the Sunday Times featured the story of 'A', a 24-year-old man with learning disabilities and autism who has been locked in a small ro...

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Autism Anglia@AutismAnglia10 Nov 2022
We are so thrilled to see this - well done to Chris and everyone involved in this special moment ♥ "Chris started his dream job today, and smashed it! All that know Chris know he’s not the most confident guy going but he has certainly overcome this and is looking forward to...
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RCSLTpolicy@RCSLTpolicy3 Nov 2022
New open letter to the Government on specialist workforce 📬 With over 110 charities, professional bodies, unions & others @RCSLT's written to @GillianKeegan + @SteveBarclay to ask that they address gaps in the specialist workforce in the #SENDReview. #SENDInTheSpecialists 1/X
First page of the two page #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

ALT First page of the two page #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

Second page of the two page #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

ALT Second page of the two page #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

First of two collections of logos of the signatories to the #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

ALT First of two collections of logos of the signatories to the #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

Second of two collections of logos of the signatories to the #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

ALT Second of two collections of logos of the signatories to the #SENDInTheSpecialists letter that over 100 organisations have sent to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling on them to invest in the specialist workforce for children and young people in the Government's forthcoming SEND and AP Improvement Plan.

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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month! We're proud to have @epilepsyaction, @EpilepsyRUK, @youngepilepsy amongst our members! Give them a follow to find out about their work and how you can get involved to support people with epilepsy!
Logos for Epilepsy Research UK, Young Epilepsy and Epilepsy Action

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Are you an #autistic adult living in #Herefordshire & #Worcestershire who is looking for information and support? We are offering online support sessions. Visit our website for more info about the offer & how to refer yourself or someone you know: autismwestmidlands.org.uk/wh… #autism
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Autism Support Service

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Daisy Chain@daisychain_ne4 Nov 2022
Trainer and Development Officer, Catherine had a great time delivering a training taster session at @LevelqO yesterday! ✏🗣 Championing #neurodiversity is important, not only for inclusion in the workplace but for allowing individual talents to shine and making sure (1/3)
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Help us win funding for toddler groups 💛 NEAS is in with a chance of winning a top prize of £1,500 to run our toddler groups .. but we need your help in the public vote. Select North East Autism Society at: homesolutions.tkelevator.com… Thank you! #AutismAcceptance #Autistic
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Aphasia Support@AphasiaSupport3 Nov 2022
It’s our rebrand launch @create_cafe ! #aphasia #aphasiacharity
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Francesca Coleman@fran_emley3 Nov 2022
Tremendous afternoon celebrating the new name and brand for @AphasiaSupport - here’s to a future of new opportunities. This small but mighty charity works tirelessly to create a world where every person with aphasia has access to support. CEO James speaking at the launch.
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Autistica
@Autistica25 Oct 2022
Read the latest blog from our Trustee Matt about his autistic son Isaac's experiences in the digital world and how Isaac's tell-all, share-all mentality helps to put his parents worry for his safety and wellbeing at ease.
Matt Davis (@copyiswritten) profile pictureMatt Davis@copyiswritten22 Oct 2022
How the digital world is so unexpectedly positive for Isaac… for now. #AutismAcceptance Latest #autism blog if you fancy a read 👇👇 mysonisaac.net/2022/10/20/so…
Social media, social skills and so much more - My Son Isaac

Social media, social skills and so much more - My Son Isaac

“Meeting new friends in new locations is not necessary. I interact with train enthusiasts on the internet. Every day I accomplish this mission. Thanks so much

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Replying to @GoodThingsFdn @katdixon2012
This table is designed to illustrate the depth and urgency of data poverty. It impacts too many areas of our lives to go unresolved. The periodic table of internet elements is free to use, with credit to @KatDixon2012 and the Data Poverty Lab.
Headline reads "A periodic table of internet elements." The graphic is designed to look like a periodic table, and features twelve different categories. These are: medical; housing; finance; employment/training; government services; civil; education; entertainment; community; creativity; social connection; and mobility/access. An HTML-only, non-visual version is available on Kat's blog on our website.

ALT Headline reads "A periodic table of internet elements." The graphic is designed to look like a periodic table, and features twelve different categories. These are: medical; housing; finance; employment/training; government services; civil; education; entertainment; community; creativity; social connection; and mobility/access. An HTML-only, non-visual version is available on Kat's blog on our website.

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NEW: The internet is elemental to daily life in the UK. But how do we communicate the day-to-day impact of poor internet access? To visualise this, @KatDixon2012 has produced a periodic table of internet elements – an amazing (free!) resource from her Data Poverty Lab Fellowship

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@Autistica5 Oct 2022
Through research we've found that most employers want to make workplace adjustments for disabled employees and candidates, but they are unsure how to do it. We want to change this. 🧵 1/6 #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceAdjustments
A horizontal image with three percentages given in three columns with text underneath: Column 1: 87% of neurodivergent employees feel that adjustments would make a critical difference to their performance at work. Column 2: 34% of neurodivergent employees report that their requests for adjustments had been successfully implemented Column 3: 15% of neurodivergent employees feel comfortable openly discussing adjustments within their organisation

ALT A horizontal image with three percentages given in three columns with text underneath: Column 1: 87% of neurodivergent employees feel that adjustments would make a critical difference to their performance at work. Column 2: 34% of neurodivergent employees report that their requests for adjustments had been successfully implemented Column 3: 15% of neurodivergent employees feel comfortable openly discussing adjustments within their organisation

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Well done @360Giving 👏🙂
360Giving (@360Giving) profile picture360Giving@360Giving5 Oct 2022
Why not start to work towards the NICE Kitemark for #Neurodiversity Inclusivity Confident Employers?✔️ Here is why we did it - and we are happy to share our #Inclusion learning with you if you would like to find out more ⤵️ threesixtygiving.org/2022/09…
Inclusion, the Neurodiversity Inclusivity Confidence Award and 360Giving’s journey - 360Giving

Inclusion, the Neurodiversity Inclusivity Confidence Award and 360Giving’s journey - 360Giving

We are proud to share our journey to achieving the Neurodiversity Inclusivity Confidence Award and what we have learnt along the way. 

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Jayne McCubbin@JayneMcCubbinTV3 Oct 2022
In 2017 Pam & Roy told me about Tony Their autistic son detained in a crisis when he was 23 STILL locked away today aged 45 But…2 weeks ago …WOW! We stood infront of a beaut bungalow, swarming with workmen, watching Tony’s forever home FINALLY take shape @BBCBreakfast 🧵
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👏Fantastic to see @GoogleUK are making it quick and easy for people to learn new digital skills with this campaign. Alongside others, Google.org will help us to help community organisations provide digital skills support to engage people in their communities.
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@GoogleUK30 Sep 2022
Welcome to #SkillsToGo! Our bitesize digital skills training campaign. We’ve teamed up with @IanWright0, @SteveBartlettSC, @HollyLTucker and @PattyOLovesU to share free skills you can learn, at a time that works for you. Visit bit.ly/3RvPBtS to find out more.
Bite-size skills training for Brits short on time

Bite-size skills training for Brits short on time

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