Autism and disability news
Safari park hosts quiet morning for autistic guests
The initiative at West Midlands Safari Park, in Bewdley, sees the park open earlier at 09:00 BST and for the first hour and a half there will be no music or immersive sounds playing.
Mum's pain over autistic son 40 miles from home
Michael Hill is 34, has complex needs and for the last decade has been staying in Independent Living Accommodation in Dudley. This is 40 miles away from where his mother lives.
Team BRIT: 'Disability motorsport means everything'
The UK's only all-disabled competitive racing team were at Snetterton racetrack in Norfolk at the weekend to compete in the Britcar Trophy Championship alongside able-bodied drivers.
Asha Silva started out as a rookie after realising her race driver potential on a computer simulation. She had long wanted to compete in the real fast lane . After struggles with her mental health, she was encouraged by her wife to seek help and was eventually diagnosed with ADHD and adult autism. She says the conditions give her a "hyperfocus", which is an asset behind the wheel.
Team of teachers use London Marathon to inspire children to aim high
A group of 15 teachers, several of whom work at special schools or with children and young people with SEND, are running the London Marathon this Sunday.
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