Tag: Autism

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

An autistic woman was left without adequate support for months after Salford City Council failed to carry out its statutory duties. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report last week following a complaint by Mrs W, who has not been named, a Salford resident with autism.

"Parents can feel the judging eyes of the public" tattooist from Salford supporting Autism

“Parents can feel the judging eyes of the public” tattooist from Salford supporting Autism

Tattooist from Salford has held an event in his shop to support the autistic members of the community on World Autism Awareness Day.

Emma Gill, head of Vardags

Mother speaks out on autism within Salford following “heartbreaking” statistics

Emma Gill, a mother from Salford, has spoken out on the way society should view autism following a report from the Institute of Health Equity.

How Salfordautism is supporting the community

How Salfordautism is supporting the community

With recent headlines focussing on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) after Anne Hegerty entered the I’m A Celebrity jungle, we speak […]

Salford College students build sensory wall for people with complex needs

By Jim Scott. Students from the Princes Trust at the Salford College of Further Education have built a sensory wall for less than £50 for people with complex needs.

Football Museum’s autism-friendly opening ‘isn’t helpful’ says charity

A Salford autism charity has criticised the National Football Museum in Manchester’s decision to host an autism-friendly early opening this […]

Andy Burnham to make Greater Manchester autism-friendly

ANDY BURNHAM reveals his plans on changing Greater Manchester for people who suffer from autism. The Greater Manchester Mayor tweeted his plan […]

Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area brings Christmas to autism

Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area have a full week of parties next week to help those with autism at Christmas […]