Expert Resources: autism


These are the items that relate to autism found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • How you can embrace autism, dyslexia, and neurodivergence

    Kelly Chan | 25 Mar 2022
    We live in a neurodiverse population, which consists of both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. We wanted to share some resources to help you embrace neurodiversity at home, in the workplace and in education.    

  • HE/Public Sector Update: Addressing Autism, Dyslexia, and Neurodivergence in education and work

    Annie Mannion | 24 Jan 2022
    On Tuesday 22 March we welcomed a group of university practitioners to share their learnings and approach to making accessibility improvements for students and staff with neurodivergent needs.

  • Five ways to make your workplace more inclusive

    Annie Mannion | 01 Jul 2021
    Follow through on the promises you made in the recruitment phase is one of the tips shared on our recent webinar about accessible onboarding.

  • Creative ways to connect diverse communities

    Sarah Botterill | 16 Jun 2020
    Charities and individuals are adapting to the pandemic to meet the needs of diverse communities. We brought some of these together in our recent AbilityNet LIVE! Webinar. As a panelist, Saba Salman noted when “community, communication and tech come together, the social good that comes out of that...

  • Connecting neurodiverse communities during lockdown

    Sarah Botterill | 09 Jun 2020
    During a time of social distancing, individuals and charities have adapted their ways of communicating with people with neurodiverse needs in order to keep in touch. We'll hear from them first-hand how they're embracing technology in innovative ways.

  • Celebrating learning differences at Oska Bright Film Festival 2019

    Annie Mannion | 01 Nov 2019
    With just 0.3 per cent of the total workforce in the film industry living with a disability, it's time for a change - find out how tech has been playing its part.

  • Google hacks for people with Autism

    Jessica Doyle | 14 May 2019
    Whether you’re working on a group report, planning your next holiday or creating a revision timetable, the ability to stay on top of our digital life is important for not only succeeding, but maintaining a healthy mental wellbeing. However, organisation, processing information, sensory overload and...

  • Note-taking hacks for students with Autism

    Jessica Doyle | 29 Apr 2019
    In the latest of our Hack in the Box series, Jessica Doyle looks at free, multiplatform and accessible word processors that have some great things to offer students with autism overcome some of their information processing barriers and unlock their full potential. 

  • Autism and Accessibility, Design Challenges and Solutions

    Mark.Gaddes | 16 Apr 2018
    This webinar focussed on autism and accessibility - looking at the design challenges, but also the solutions for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

  • Free Webinar: Autism and Accessibility, Design Challenges and Solutions

    Mark.Gaddes | 05 Apr 2018
    Accessibility never sits still and in April we'll be focussing on autism and accessibility - looking at the design challenges but also the solutions for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Make sure you register to secure your place, even if unable to attend, as you'll receive details about...