Autism and disability news
Autistic people face 'barriers' in job interviews
Some people who are neurodivergent in Jersey believe disclosing their conditions have stopped them from getting jobs.
James Montgomery, who is autistic, said telling interviewers about his condition has been a barrier.
'I opened a cafe after seeing my autistic son's job struggles'
A family who started their own business after their autistic son struggled to find work are pleading with employers to have faith in job applicants with learning difficulties.
Emily Petts, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, said her 19-year-old son Loui had faced limited opportunities for employment.
Greg Halford: Former Premier League footballer talks about sharing his autistic diagnosis
Greg Halford talks to Nick Ransom about sharing his autistic diagnosis.
Work on the farm boosts young people's career hopes
A farm is helping vulnerable young adults boost their confidence and their chances of finding work.
Let's Farm in Cheshire was set up as a community project for people aged 18 to 35 who have learning disabilities and difficulties.
Hackney: School refusers often have autism - parents' survey suggests
Children who are persistently absent from school are often autistic, a survey by a Hackney parents' group suggests.
A report by Hackney Independent Parents (Hip) has been investigating the growing problem of "emotionally based school avoidance (ESBA)", a local authority meeting heard.
Neuralink video shows patient playing chess using brain implant
In a livestream on X, patient Noland Arbaugh explained that he was playing a game of chess online using a device in his brain to move the cursor.
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