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The Benefits of Hiring Autistic People
When we talk about autism in the workplace, the focus is often on providing support and making accommodations. But what we don’t talk...
Oct 29, 2024


Autism and Sleep: Why We Struggle and What Can Help
Sleep difficulties are common among autistic children and adults. Research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience...
Oct 15, 2024


Autism Myth-Busting: All Autistic People Are Good at Maths
A common myth about autism is that all autistic people are naturally good at maths. While some are, this assumption is misleading and can...
Oct 7, 2024


Autism Myth-Busting: Everyone is a Little Bit Autistic
One of the most common myths about autism is the idea that "everyone is a little bit autistic". While this phrase is often used with...
Aug 28, 2024


Your Autistic Identity: Responses from the Autism Guernsey Community Survey
Towards the end of June 2024, we created a questionnaire to explore how autistic adults in the Autism Guernsey community felt about the...
Aug 21, 2024


Autism Guernsey's Children Services Will Cease in December 2024
Autism Guernsey's Children Services will cease in December after the BBC's Children in Need has rejected the local charity's application...
Aug 20, 2024


Autism Myth-Busting: Autistic People Don't Feel Emotions or Empathy
One of the most commonly expressed myths about autism is that autistic people don’t feel emotions or empathy. This misconception not only...
Jul 23, 2024


The Benefits of Autism Awareness Training for Your Workplace
Creating an inclusive environment is essential in today’s workforce. This means understanding and embracing neurodiversity, including...
Jul 15, 2024


New Autism Guernsey Chairman is David Harry
Autism Guernsey is delighted to announce the appointment of David Harry as Chairman, to succeed Andrew Warren, who retired from the post...
Jul 15, 2024


Your Autistic Identity: A Survey for Autistic Adults
We would like to write an article for the Autism Guernsey blog featuring quotes from autistic adults (18 and over) sharing their thoughts...
Jun 17, 2024


Why the Concept of Self-Identity Can Present Challenges for Autistic People
Understanding who you are is important for personal growth and social interactions. For autistic people, figuring out their identity can...
Jun 3, 2024


Neuro… What Now? (A Short Guide to Neurodiversity Terminology)
Language is constantly evolving, and this is especially true when it comes to discussing neurodiversity. The terms we use to describe a...
May 28, 2024


Autism and Menopause: A Selection of Resources
According to Dr Annabeth Groenman , post-doctorate researcher at the University of Amsterdam, there is "a lack of evidence and knowledge...
May 22, 2024


Supporting Autistic Colleagues and Customers: Communication and Sensory Considerations
In any workplace, understanding and respecting the diverse needs of our colleagues and customers is key to creating an inclusive...
May 14, 2024


Autism Guernsey Sleep Training Programme – June and July 2024
We are pleased to announce our sleep training programme for parents or carers of un/diagnosed autistic children. The aim of the programme...
Apr 23, 2024


Try This One Thing Next Time You Feel Stressed or Anxious: The Physiological Sigh
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many of us, but autistic people can encounter these feelings particularly intensely. A...
Apr 22, 2024


Thinking About Introducing "Quiet Hours" at Your Shop? Here Are Some Suggestions...
We are delighted to report that a number of local retailers have contacted us for advice on introducing "Quiet Hours" recently, to ensure...
Apr 10, 2024


Art for Guernsey and Autism Guernsey Celebrate Neurodiversity Week
On Thursday,14 March 2024, Art for Guernsey hosted members of Autism Guernsey’s My Time Play Time and Amazing Club to celebrate...
Mar 20, 2024


Understanding the Seven Types of Rest (From an Autistic Perspective)
Rest: we know we need to do it, and often, we know how to do it. It's just sometimes it's really difficult. Especially if you are...
Mar 4, 2024


Five Mobile Apps That Just Make Sense (to my Autistic Brain)
It's Martine here, the Education Manager at Autism Guernsey. I write educational articles on the AG blog. Today's article is a bit...
Feb 21, 2024
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