James has joined MPs across Parliament taking part in a National Autistic Society virtual Understanding Autism session.
The session covered how autistic people have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, and how to better support autistic constituents.
It was held in partnership with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism and run online by Leo Capella an autistic member of staff from the National Autistic Society. They noted how crucial it is for Parliamentarians and their staff to be more aware of the challenges autistic people face.
Autism is a lifelong disability that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. As it is a spectrum condition it means that while autistic people share difficulties around communication and social situations they will face varying challenges snd need different levels of support.
James said, “I was delighted to take part in the Understanding Autism session to help improve my understanding of what is can be like to be autistic. I am committed to representing everyone in the area and this of course includes autistic people and their families.
James met with West Norfolk branch of the National Autistic Society earlier this year who support over 350 families who are scattered across a wide area: from Hunstanton to Downham Market, from Swaffham to Wisbech.
For more information about autism, visit autism.org.uk and http://naswestnorfolkbranch.webeden.co.uk/
