Airport accessibility for autistic child means he can go on holiday again
Going on holiday is a thrilling time full of anticipation waiting to explore a new country or simply enjoy some sun. However, travelling with a…
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NHS England is set to make autism and learning disability a priority over next ten years
The news that NHS England is preparing to make learning disabilities and autism a clinical priority has been positively received from organisations and the public…
The loneliness epidemic that is affecting disabled people
The government has appointed the world’s first Minister for Loneliness, Tracey Crouch, and according to Sense, half the disabled people in the UK are lonely….
My GP and me – people with learning difficulties and autism’s health inequalities
A report by Dimensions, a charity for people with learning difficulties, has laid bare health inequalities for people with learning difficulties and autism. The statistics…
Autism assessment patients left waiting more than two years for referral
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that children and adults waiting on an autism assessment are being failed with timely waits. Facing waiting…
Autistic actress Talia Grant cast in Hollyoaks
The representation of people with autism in the mainstream media is taking a big leap forward as Talia Grant has become the first autistic actress…
Help Prevent Bullying with Sesame Street’s New Autism Book
Almost everyone has been bullied at one point in their life. Childhood bullying can be extremely traumatic and upsetting – especially for kids with additional…
Sesame Street theme park awarded with autism accreditation
Last year, Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character, Julia. Viewers welcomed Julia and the show was praised for their honest depiction of autism. Now,…
Talking about the A word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas…
What is World Autism Awareness Week?
Across this week (26 March – 2 April) schools, workplaces and individuals will be taking part in raising awareness for autistic people and their friends…
How parents are coping with kids’ challenging behaviour
For some parents of children with autism or learning disabilities, managing violent or challenging behaviour can be a daily struggle which renders the family unable…
March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
Nationwide launches autism-friendly hours
Nationwide Building Society (www.nationwide.co.uk) will be trialling autism-friendly hours to make the experience more comfortable for autistic customers. The quiet hours, with reduced background noise…
UK airports delaying support for autistic passengers
Many autistic travellers find air travel a difficult experience due to the airport environment. Large crowds, noise, invasive security checks and disruption to familiar routine,…
Fears that services are not keeping pace as number of disabled children with complex needs rises significantly
Dramatic 50% increase since 2004 – 49,300 to 73,000 children in England 57,615 children with complex autism in schools in England, more than double the number in…