Tag: autism
Wakefield “dishonest and irresponsible”
In January, the General Medical Council (GMC) made known its findings into the conduct of Dr Andrew Wakefield over the MMR scare which he...
Pupils with ASD should celebrate sex
A recent conference on sex education for those with learning difficulties concluded that pupils with ASD should be encouraged to celebrate sex, rather than...
Early intervention for autism raises IQ
An early intervention program for very young children with autism can help improve intelligence quotient (IQ), according to a new US study.
Published on the...
Lamb questioned by frustrated parents
Frustrated parents of children with autism, who are still awaiting the publication of the Lamb Inquiry's final report, recently had the opportunity to put...
Landmark autism Bill passed
The Autism Bill passed its final stage in the House of Lords on 22 October 2009 to become England’s first ever disability-specific law. Once...
Cameron pledges support to autism sufferers
David Cameron, the Leader of the Opposition, committed the Conservative Party to supporting families affected by autism in his speech to the Research Autism...
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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...
