Autism and disability news

Published on January 25, 2024

'I've lost over £4000 because of the ADHD tax'

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A portrait image of Rach Idowu wearing a pink shirt

Rach Idowu talks about her strugglings with managing finances, sometimes referred to as the ADHD tax.

What is AuDHD? It took me 25 years to get diagnosed

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Author Charli Clement holding up copies of her book titled All Tangled Up.

4 neurodivergent people comment on their co-occurring autism and ADHD, also know as AuDHD

Bexley mother 'burnt out' in fight for son's special educational needs

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Gemma Ekrem

Gemma Ekre, a mother from South East London feels 'burnt out' from having to fight for an education that meets the needs of her son. 

Gogglebox star opens up on 'emotionally draining' autism diagnosis 

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Tom is part of Gogglebox's Malone family

Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has opened up on his late diagnosis of autism, explaining to fans that it left him feeling confused about his personality afterwards.

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Alternative opportunities

January 23, 2024
Wellbeing drop in groupsKIDS are running online wellbeing groups for young neurodivergent and/or disabled people aged 13-25. Find out more here

Youth Advisor speech at Ambitious about the future event

January 26, 2024
On Wednesday 24th January, Ambitious about Autism's Philanthropy and fundraising team held an event at The Charterhouse to thank our donors and show potential donors our work.One of our Youth Advisors spoke at this event about their experience of transitioning into the workplace and the support they got from the Ambitious Youth Network. Here are some quotes from their speech:'Exposure to other aut