Tag: autism diagnosis
Labelling autism
Listen to us, understand us, and accept us for who we are, writes Leigh East.
When I received my autism diagnosis, I began a steady...
Helping young people to understand their autistic identity
Rebecca Duffus shares some strategies for support.
Many autistic people discuss the term 'autistic identification' as affirming and valid, in place of 'diagnosis'. Referring to...
A group of autistic young people have shared their experiences of...
Members of the charity Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Network have created a series of new videos and blogs in which they talk about what...
Families face “nightmare” wait for autism diagnosis
Nearly half of parents are waiting 18 months or more for their child to receive a formal diagnosis of autism, with some families having...
Supporting best autism practice
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It is estimated that approximately one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum. The number of people receiving an autism diagnosis is...
“Social brain” found in newborn babies
Scientists have observed that an area of the brain which responds in adults to social interaction also responds in babies who are just a...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
