Tag: autism
NHS failing children with autism
Thousands of children with autism have to live with mental health problems because the NHS does not know how to help them, says a...
New website for teenagers with autism
A new website designed specifically for teenagers on the autistic spectrum was launched by the Autism Education Trust (AET) in May. “The Den” is...
Autism champion up for award
Anna Kennedy, the founder of Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support, has been nominated as one of the finalists in the Extraordinary Women Awards 2010....
Adapt and thrive
Zoe Thompson puts the case for prioritising the development of flexible, adaptive thinking in children with autism
I recently attended the National Autistic Society’s Annual...
Bold as bras autism campaign
Autism campaigner Polly Tommey has placed herself centre stage in her latest attempt to promote autism awareness. The founder of The Autism Trust has...
Free resources for autism awareness
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has teamed up with BIC Kids UK to provide free resources for parents and teachers which highlight the importance...
Fragile X study hints at causes of autism
A new study has revealed how abnormalities in brain development may lead to autism and behavioural disorders. Researchers at Edinburgh University studying Fragile X...
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.
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