Chinese Autism Blog

This landmark event brings together a diverse group of neurodivergent speakers to share lived experience, personal insight, and cultural perspectives in one shared space. It is the first event of its kind in Wales to centre neurodivergent voices in conversation about...

  Being on a stage can feel intimidating at any age. For many autistic children and young people in the Chinese community, it can feel especially out of reach. Cultural stigma, fear of judgement, and a lack of inclusive opportunities mean that many rarely have...

  This week marked another meaningful step in CACIC’s mission to bring culturally aware autism education to communities across the UK. Hazel travelled to Southampton to speak at the Southampton Chinese Association, where she delivered a talk on children’s brain...

  This year, we proudly launched our first official campaign in collaboration with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Together, we co-created an exclusive bilingual Sunflower Lanyard designed specifically for Chinese-speaking autistic people and their families. At...

Celebrating Hazel Lim: A Recognition of Passion and Dedication   At CACIC, every achievement is a shared celebration of the hard work and heart our small team pours into empowering Chinese-speaking families in the autism community. This year, we were proud and...

School is often a challenging environment for many children, but for autistic children, it can bring a unique set of pressures. These challenges can make navigating daily routines, lessons, and social interactions feel overwhelming. As a parent, understanding the...

At Chinese Autism UK, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for autistic individuals within the Chinese community. Inclusivity goes beyond mere acceptance; it involves creating a space where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach...

Today, on World Mental Health Day, it is crucial to highlight the importance of mental health within the autistic community. Mental health means how we feel in our minds, whether we feel happy, sad, stressed, or worried. Just like physical health (how healthy our body...

Sensory differences are an important aspect of the autistic experience. For many autistic people, the way they perceive the world is shaped by how their senses process information, which can be quite different from non-autistic individuals. Understanding sensory...

As awareness of autism grows, it is essential to understand the unique challenges autistic individuals face. One of the most common and profound challenges is sensory overload, which significantly affects how autistic people perceive and process sensory information....