
Autism news (30th June - 6th July)
Ambitious Youth Network member publishes her first book!

The book titled, 'I see things in my own colour' is about Megan's own experiences of autism and covers topics including education, friendship, mental health and adulthood.
You can buy the book on Amazon here.
How inclusive are schools?
30/06/23 Schools week
Schools week investigates the challenges of fixing a broken SEND system.
Closing the autism employment gap
03/07/23 FE News

Ambitious about Autism's Danae, discusses the bariers preventing autistic people from accessing work and how the charity is trying the help.
Public wants government to prioritise SEND, poll finds
05/07/23 TES Magazine
The public views greater provision of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and mental health services as a top priority for the government when it comes to schools, according to a survey.
Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star
05/07/23 Evening standard

Clem Burke, from Blondie, is calling for drumming to be included in the national curriculum after research found that playing as little as 90 minutes a week can improve quality of life for autistic children.
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