Axia ASD Ltd

21/05/2026

Lucy and Lynsey did a space hopper race at the Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery on Monday 💚

If you would like to donate to Lucy's JustGiving page, she is getting sponsorship for , please visit: https://donate.justgiving.com/page/lucy-ridley-1

21/05/2026

There is often a big difference between what people think Tourette syndrome is, and what it is actually like to live with every day.

When most people think of Tourette’s, they usually picture swearing or a few noticeable physical tics. While vocal and motor tics are a part of the condition, they are really just the tip of the iceberg.

The reality is that Tourette’s is much more complex. For many in our community, the daily experience involves a whole range of hidden challenges that people don't see. This includes things like extreme fatigue, pain and injury from repetitive movements, and the exhausting effort of trying to suppress tics.

On top of that, many people navigate executive dysfunction, difficulty sleeping, sensory needs, and co-occurring conditions like ADHD or OCD.

By looking beyond the stereotypes, we can start to build a world that genuinely understands and supports the TS community.

If you want to explore how Tourette's affects daily life and find resources to help, please visit our website to learn more.



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20/05/2026

Hi Everyone,
The next Post Diagnostic Support group will be held on Wednesday the 3rd June, In the Leverhulme room (1st floor) at Chester Racecourse at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.

We are really excited to welcome Dean Beadle as our guest speaker! He will be discussing an Autistic's perspective on OCD.

We hope to see you all there, if you have any questions regarding the PDSG please contact: [email protected]

The PDSG is for those who are aged 18+ and have been diagnosed through our service.

*Please note, this session will not be recorded*

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

Last week Lucy and Frankie did a space hopper race for at !

If you would like to donate to Lucy's JustGiving page, she is getting sponsorship for , please visit https://donate.justgiving.com/page/lucy-ridley-1

14/05/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of and Lucy is doing 30 space hopper races in 30 days!🙂

Please scan the QR code if you would like to donate to Lucy's JustGiving page, she is getting sponsorship for

To start it off we have the space hopper in the directors meeting, great plans for the month ahead!

14/05/2026

Would you like to attend our workshop to learn more about understanding your Autistic child's behaviour, and to learn strategies to help?

Our next workshop will be held on Friday 12th June 11am-1pm

For further information please see the leaflet in our comments below, and to reserve a place please email: [email protected]

13/05/2026

💚Jacqui Brett is attending the National Neurodiversity show to present our Dyspraxia Centre of Excellence!

📍National Neurodiversity show, The Edge Conference Centre, Wigan
📆Thursday 11th June

To book your tickets and for for further information please visit https://nationalneurodiversityshows.com/product/book-north-west-show-2026/

National Neurodiversity Shows

07/05/2026

Our team at Axia is multi-disciplined, with a wealth of experience - many of which are neurodiverse themselves.

We do all we can to ensure you feel comfortable and at ease when attending your assessment at Axia. We adopt the Partnership Model, which recognises the individual as the expert on themselves, and parents as experts on their children, and share the mutual expertise in the room in order to gain an understanding of you/your child.

If you would like further details on our assessment process, please contact our admin office to request an Information Pack. You can read more about the full Axia team on the 'Meet the Team' page of our website.

07/05/2026

What is Synaesthesia?

Approximately 4% of people experience Synaesthesia.

People with Synaesthesia experience a crossover of senses, for example they can often see music as colours when they hear it, and taste colours. (Such as the colour red would taste of strawberries)

05/05/2026

Rising autism diagnosis rates have been the subject of debate across policy and public affairs. The Government in England has commissioned an Independent Review to explore the factors behind rising diagnosis, across autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions. At a time of intense pressure on public resources, and with stigmatising narratives circulating about ‘overdiagnosis’, there is a risk that once again, policy fails autistic children, young people, and adults, and their families.

At these times, it is vital to have clear sight of the big picture.

For decades, autistic people have faced systemic barriers across society and services. These barriers have not gone away, and autistic children, young people and adults continue to experience some of the greatest harms of any group.

In the policy world there is interest in ‘strengths and needs assessment’ as a way of improving outcomes and avoiding diagnosis being used to restrict access to services, as is currently the case. But without addressing systemic barriers, any move towards ‘needs-led’ services is likely to fail.

To read the report please follow the link below which will take you to our website:

A new report on systemic change Rising autism diagnosis rates have been the subject of debate across policy and public affairs. The Government in England has commissioned an Independent Review to explore the factors behind rising diagnosis, across autism, ADHD,…Read more ›