Autism and disability news

Published on November 9, 2023

World Dyslexia Awareness Week: 'Autism and dyslexia don't stop me from doing anything I want to do'

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Lucas Ross writes about their experience of being diagnosed with dyslexia at the age or 23 after being diagnosed as atutistic at the age of 9.


Autistic people four times more likely to be lonely, study says

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Dr Gemma Williams of Swansea University says sensory issues cause issues with socialising

A study in collaboration between Swansea University and Birghton and Sussex medical school has found that autistic people are four times more likely to be lonely than neurotypical people. 


How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive - new research

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An online survey has looked into the experiences of autistic parents with breastfeeding. They conclude that staff providing infant feeding support should receive autism training which should be delivered by autistic people.


I'm protesting to bring my son home from hospital

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Sylvia McMahon's son Jamie was taken to hospital seven years ago

Sylvia's autistic son was taken to a secure hospital 7 years ago following a spell of dangerous behaviour. But despite twice being cleared to leave, he is still there, because no solution can be found for him to live in the community.