Autism and disability news
Politics London: Autistic and OK programme
Autistic youth advisor, Rebecca, and our Director of External Affairs and Development, Danae Leaman-Hill, featured in a political report broadcast on BBC London News.
The report spoke about the prevalence of mental health issues among autistic young people and how, in response, we have launched Autistic and OK - the free-schools mental health programme, which aims to prevent autistic students reaching crisis point.
Autistic pupils in England denied right to education as absenteeism surges, says charity
“These numbers prove that England has a broken educational system,” said Jolanta Lasota, the charity’s chief executive. “These children are being forced into absenteeism, which is the start of exclusion. It’s not a choice they’re making: they want to be in school but are being forced to stay away because their mental health needs are not being met.”
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Autism no barrier for Crufts debutant
A dog owner making their debut at Crufts has praised their pet for opening up their world.
Keesha, 25 from Salisbury in Wiltshire was diagnosed as autistic in their early 20s. She owns one-year-old coonhound, Ephraim.
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Increased demand for autism diagnostic services in Guernsey
A new initiative is being launched in Guernsey to address the increased demand for autism and ADHD diagnostic pathways.
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Autistic teen has 'life changed' with help from adorable assistance dog
An autistic teenager who also has extreme social anxiety has had her life changed thanks to her assistance dog.
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Stephanie Davis: Parenting with autism
Steph was diagnosed as autistic in 2019 and speaks about the way it affects her parenting.
"I love me and I love all my diagnoses that come with it because that makes up who I am. It's nice to be comfortable with who I am now."
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