Nineteen-year-old Jonathan McD from Hamilton blends memoir and fiction to captivate readers, using writing as a tool to cope with autism and anxiety. Self-publishing his works, including heartfelt non-fiction and chilling horror stories, he aims to inspire others to embrace their own voices and share their unique experiences.
The National Autistic Society’s South Lanarkshire Branch is a group of local volunteers who, since 2009 have been running activities to support autistic people and their families. Despite the current funding challenges facing many charities and community groups, they have organised several activities throughout the coming months in Blantyre and along the 267 bus route. […]
This week is National Autism Acceptance Week. South Lanarkshire’s Autism Resources Coordination Hub (ARCH) celebrated its sixth year flying the autism pride flag at council HQ to celebrate the annual event. Autistic adults, children, young people, and their parent carers joined staff from Education Inclusion and Social Work, alongside representatives from UNISON, to see the […]
Sandyholm Dobbies Garden Centre in the Clyde Valley has announced the return of their popular Santa’s Grotto and this year, the event aims to be more inclusive than ever. Quiet Grottos will feature this year, working in partnership with Autism Together in support of children with additional needs, considering sound and visual elements, and helping […]
A global awareness week for autism has been celebrated with a flag raising ceremony in South Lanarkshire. And the Coordinator of a service which provides support for people with autism has described how the day has a special resonance locally. Organisations from across the globe are currently marking World Autism Awareness Week. The purpose is […]