Autism and disability news

Published on October 12, 2023

Royal Court Theatre: Learning-disabled actors perform Imposter 22

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Royal Court Theatre from the outside

A London theatre is hosting its first play with a cast made up of autistic actors and those with a learning disability. 


Families' fears over closure of autism services in Northamptonshire

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Diane Jones said her son Elliott had built up a good relationship with the staff at the Diamond Day Centre in Irthlingborough

National Autistic Society (NAS) announced the closure of a day centre and other autism support in Northamptonshire. 

Famiies are worries about the loss. 


The One Show

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Last night, Ambitious about Autism's Spring School appeared in a short film aired on The One Show. 

The film was about differences between mainstream and special schools. 


Mother launches club to help autistic girls

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An after-school club for autistic girls has been set up in Dartford

Mandy Cook is a mother of two autistic children.

She is the founder of the charity Autism South East and has launched an after school club for autistic girls in Kent. 


Dover Athletic to open autism sensory room

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Vikki Pawley and Patrick Verrill at Dover Athletic's Crabble home

Dover athletic is creating a sensory room for their autistic fans. 

The room will be a quiet space.

It was created after fan Patrick Verill, who has an autistic son, contacted the club. 


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