Catherine visited Welsh ICE's collaborative working space in Caerphilly, to be interviewed for a film about being part of the ICE community during Aûtentic's start-up year. The team were so helpful, when asked if the lighting could be adjusted in the interview room, and even covered the sensor on the automatic overhead lighting - so that it would switch off!
"meeting other people and realising they were as excited, but as overwhelmed as me,
made such a positive difference to my confidence! Everyone has been so helpful"
Catherine Leggett
Catherine's advice to anyone thinking of starting their own business in South Wales,
is to get involved with Welsh ICE in whatever way you can and take advantage of their
webinars, networks and workshops for the best possible start.
Home-Start UK's CEO leads by example, and makes the
most of Autism for line managers training
We know from experience that positive autism-affirming organisational changes, in processes and culture, are most successful when led by an organisations' most senior leaders. We were thrilled to see Peter Grigg attend our line managers training, taking part in the discussion activities, and role-modelling engagement. We're confident that Home-Start UK is off to a flying start on their journey with our support.
When asked, after training, what would be done differently within the organisation, and also within his specific role, to be more autism-affirming, Peter responded:
"staff profiles, clearer information and policies"
Peter Grigg, CEO - Home-Start UK
Aûtentic New Resources - Autism-affirming language guide and glossary is LIVE!
We always advise to ask an individual what their language and terminology is, that they prefer that you use when talking with them or about them, as there will always be exceptions. When talking about autism and autistic people generally, follow our guidelines and use our glossary that explains common terms used when talking about autism and autistic people.