Tag: autism
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...
Major study of autism and ADHD risk in siblings
Researchers at Birkbeck, University of London’s “Babylab” are launching a new £2.5 million project called Studying Autism and ADHD Risk in Siblings (STAARS) which...
Turning it around
Sarah Alderson describes how her son’s autism has changed her life for the better
Autism diagnosis survey
During November 2013, 2000 people who have an autism diagnosis, or are the parent or carer of someone who has a diagnosis, completed the...
