Guernsey autism blue buckets aim to ease Halloween stress

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Residents in Guernsey are being asked to look out for blue buckets. 

Autistic children who are trick or treating can hold them so that residents know they have autism and may respond differently to their neurotypical friends. 

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Extension agreed for autism services in North Northants

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An agreement has been reached to postpone the closure of autism services for adults in North Northamptonshire.

Services have been given a 6 month extension to allow time to find a long term solution. 

Wimborne bungalow transformed into autism respite hub

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A bungalow has been renovated to provide a respite centre for families of autistic children. 

Children aged between 8 and 17 will be able to stay in the bungalow to allow parents valuable time alone. 

Tips for an autism-friendly Halloween

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Check out some helpful tips from the National Autistic Society about making Halloween more autism friendly.

Dimensions launches #NoTimeForHateCrime campaign

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This campaign is aimed at reducing hate crime towards autistic people and people with learning disabilities. 

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