Tag: autism
Making a connection
Yoga can play an important role in helping children to manage their autism, writes Nicole Schnackenberg
Autism campaigners secure care system reform
The Government has released details of changes to the new care system which it says will better recognise the hidden needs of adults with...
Campaigners stress AAC users’ right to speak
A campaign is aiming to help people understand the needs of individuals who may have difficulties as a result of impaired or no speech...
Autism: rhetoric and reality
Early diagnosis and support is the new SEN mantra but what, asks Alexandra Stanyer, is the real picture for children with autism?
Changing hearts and minds
Pam Kaur Malhi calls for greater acceptance of autism in the Asian community
BAME families are missing out on autism support
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are missing out on essential support for people affected by autism, according to the National Autistic Society...
Getting personal
Suzie Franklin reveals how a person-centred approach has helped her daughter with autism to thrive
Tributes flood in for autism pioneer Lorna Wing (1928 – 2014)
Dr Lorna Wing, one of the founders of The National Autistic Society (NAS), died on 6 June 2014 at the age of 85.
Dr Wing...
Sensory issues and autism: an insider’s guide
Paul Isaacs outlines some of the main sensory difficulties faced by people with autism and how they affect his everyday life
Schooled in autism
How should schools approach the support of those with autism? Emily Haddock looks at what works at her school
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...
