Autism and disability news
The barriers to an adult diagnosis of autism
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This article identifies four main barriers to getting an autism diagnosis as an adult:
- Finding a doctor
- Cost
- Finding an informant
- Autistic adults learn to mask
A CEO who struggles socially was diagnosed with autism aged 41. It's helped her understand herself and deepen her relationships
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Heather Florio, a CEO, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 41.
Getting her diagnosis has been life-changing and she urged others like her to get tested.
Warton mum opens accessible chip shop so her autistic son 'has a job for life'
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A mum has opened an accessible chip shop in Warton, near Blackpool.
The facilities at Oliver's Chippy are built to help people with communication and accessibility issues, using visual screens on the tills as opposed to words and phrases.
Not only does this help Oliver, but also makes the shop more accessible to all customers.
200 SEND children not having needs met Bristol City Council says
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Almost 200 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bristol are not having their needs met, authority leaders have said.
Autistic teenager stuck at home after school closure
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A teenager with complex needs has been left feeling "stressed" over the partial closure of his specialist school in Derby.
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