Last night (22 May) BBC aired their undercover investigation into the abuse and mistreatment of vulnerable adults during their stay at Whorlton Hall, County Durham. It made for appalling viewing and Enable is backing the call for change.
Journalist and film-maker, Mikey Kay has been openly discussing his life with older brother Spencer, who is autistic. Saskia Harper interviewed Mikey about his new documentary: My Autistic Big Brother and Me.
Become one with history, away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, during an autism friendly adventure with the Museum of London.
Under the UK Mental Health Act 1983, autism is defined as a mental disorder. This inaccurate representation of people on the autistic spectrum can lead to even more confusion, and harm, when caring for autistic people who are experiencing mental ill health
Today (2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day. As autistic people and their families share their experiences, the day highlights the need for better education and understanding of autism
As Autism Awareness Week begins, mum of two, Laura Graham, officially launches Kerr’s Journey: A social enterprise changing the lives of children with autism in Inverclyde.
The Irn Bru Carnival, based in Glasgow’s city centre, is Europe’s largest indoor funfair set to run two autism friendly sessions.
Love it or loathe it, I’m a Celebrity… is back for another year and the nation is rallying around to watch unsuspecting celebrities get involved…
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…
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 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….
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…
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…
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…
Almost everyone has been bullied at one point in their life. Childhood bullying can be extremely traumatic and upsetting – especially for kids with additional…