Autism and disability news
TalkTalk and PXC raise £366k for Ambitious about Autism
TalkTalk’s 15th annual Night of Ambition, held in partnership with PlatformX Communications (PXC) and CGI raised £366k for Ambitious about Autism.
Emily Katy: 'Finding out I was autistic saved my life'
The 22-year-old, who lives in St Albans, was diagnosed with autism aged 16 and her life suddenly started to make sense.
Autism Acceptance Month: autistic young people share how small changes can make a big difference
This World Autism Acceptance Month (1st – 30th April), Ambitious about Autism are calling on schools, workplaces and communities to make small changes to improve the lives of autistic people.
Leeds Donkey Sanctuary helps autistic girl improve her confidence
An autistic teenager has used her "special connection" with donkeys to help improve her concentration in school.
Chris Packham: I loathed myself and thought I was broken before autism diagnosis
Chris Packham has said he “loathed himself” and thought he was “broken” as a teenager before he understood he had autism.
Ipswich autism campaigner calls for faster diagnosis
Gemma Grace, 35, was diagnosed with autism 10 years ago. "How did we get to this point? There needs to be way more support," she said.
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