Some of you reading this are just at the start of your journey, others are years in, but regardless of where you are, your journey is unique and diverse. Every day is a...
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All of our posts on the subjects of autism, autistic children, Aspergers, pathological demand avoidance (PDA), autism diagnosis, therapy and more.
The calendar on this page was launched in January 2023, it is the product of the collaborative efforts of several organisations working to support and empower...
So What is Proprioception? Proprioception is our sense of our bodies and body awareness. It’s what we feel when we contract and stretch our muscles, and...
What is Social Masking? Social Masking is where an autistic person acts in ways others might consider “normal” in order to be accepted by them. It...
What is a Care Education and Treatment Review? A CTR is a meeting to check that a person’s care and treatment is meeting their needs. It may be held for anyone...
Police Passport A police passport is a document ensure that if police are called out to support you or your child/patient they will be aware of you/your Childs...
POLICE PASSPORT What a police passport is and looks like varies from area to area but should have the same aim wherever you are. The aim of a police passport...
If you or your child get restless, restlessly anxious, or physically agitated a lot then you could have unmet proprioceptive needs. Proprioception is one of...
Bristol is a vibrant city with lots going on. So it makes sense that they’d also be a lot going on for autistic adults. However, we all know how hard it...
A Hospital Passport is a short 2-4 page document designed to help autistic people communicate their needs to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals...
Bristol Autism Support (BAS) is a peer to peer support charity for parents and carers of autistic children in Bristol and the surrounding area. No diagnosis is...
After 10 years of dedicated service, BAS founder Kate Laine-Toner is leaving the charity. Kate set up BAS in June 2012, around the time that her daughter...
We are thrilled to announce that Bristol Autism Support (BAS) have just been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local...
We asked our parents to nominate the education professionals who had made a huge difference to their child’s life. We had an overwhelming response! We...
There are many youth clubs, social activities and groups in and around Bristol for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and/or learning difficulties...
Here is a list of play and family activities for autistic children and young people in and around Bristol. See also clubs and groups for autistic young people...
Do you have a question? Do you need someone to talk to? Our Helpline is now open. Call and speak to one of our advisors on: 07835727394 Leave a message ...
A very kind person recently donated money to BAS for the specific purpose of buying these wonderful BAS badges. She wanted a way for BAS parents and carers to...
Bristol Autism Support has run support group meetings at the Quaker Meeting House in Bedminster for many, many years. It is a beautiful, welcoming and...
Bristol Autism Support run special 6-week support blocks for specific topics. Each session of the 6-week course lasts 2 hours and includes a presentation and...
Bristol Autism Support is very proud of our Founding Director Kate Laine-Toner, she works tirelessly to support so many families. So we are very excited to...
Bristol Autism Support owes a huge thanks to Big Yellow Storage at Ashton Gate. The popular self-storage company has generously donated six months of free...
If you think that your child may be autistic, or are going through the diagnosis process, or have just or recently received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum...
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects things like communication and social interaction. It also has an impact on the way people act and think. People can...
This post is intended for information purposes only. Bristol Autism Support does not endorse any of the professionals mentioned in this post, and we have...
Here are some common traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Not all autistic individuals will have all of these traits; this is a general guide. Social...
The phone number for the Bristol Autism Hub is 0300 125 6207 This information has been provided from the Autism Hub, Bristol’s central assessment centre...
I’ll start this post off with a little personal story. I received an Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis at the age of two at my local hospital. From that point...
A diagnosis of autism brings about many emotions. Sadness, fear, relief, stress – everyone feels these things. Even if a diagnosis of autistic spectrum...
Autistic people can often have issues with food and eating. What causes these issues can be varied and complex. If you’re a parent of an autistic...
