Tag: autism
Autism art competition
The annual CREATE! Art for Autism competition is now open for entries.
The national art competition, now in its fourth year, aims to inspire young...
Avoiding the subject
Pathological demand avoidance syndrome has long resided at the forgotten end of the autistic spectrum, but things may be starting to change. Margaret Duncan looks at what PDA is and why it matters
Fresh approach to adult autism
The Government has announced its first update of the adult autism strategy since the ground-breaking Autism Act of 2009.
Think Autism includes new initiatives designed...
Capturing autism
Photographer Sara Dunn talks to SEN Magazine about her ongoing project to record the autistic experience
In October 2013, autism mum Sara Dunn set out...
New Toddlerlab to study autism
Researchers studying the early development of autism and other behavioural conditions at Birkbeck, University of London’s “Babylab” are to be supported by colleagues at...
New technology could aid social interaction in autism
Interactive computer-generated characters are helping children with autism to improve their social skills and learn to interact better with people.
While many parents fear the...
A tale of two sisters
Growing up with an autistic sibling can be tough, but through the best and the worst of times, 17-year-old Mimi never lost faith in her sister Lucy
Schools illegally excluding children with autism
Four in ten children with autism in England were illegally excluded from school during a 12-month period, according to a new survey carried out...
Mental health toolkit for adults with learning difficulties
New tools aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism have been launched by...
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...
