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Published on June 27, 2024

Election Manifestos 2024: What's on offer for children and young people with SEND 

Special Needs Jungle has published an article outlining what the manifestos of Labour, Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have said in relation to SEND.  

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Boy with Epilepsy is first in the world fitted with device to control seizures 

The new device fitted to Oran is the first in the world to be used to help with epilepsy (Picture: BBC)

An autistic boy with epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial the neurostimulator, reducing his seizures by 80%. 

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Alternative opportunities

June 25, 2024
Autistic people's schooling and mental healthAre you autistic (clinically or self-diagnosed), have studied in the UK, and are 18 years or older? If so, you can help with a new study! Researchers in Edinburgh want to understand how different types of schooling can affect the mental health outcomes of autistic people. To help answer this question, complete this online survey (it should take15-20 min

Employ autism opportunities (18+) (Copy)

June 28, 2024
Customer advisor and B&QYou will be involved in sales, managing stock, setting up displays and making sure the store looks great. Placement begins: July/August 2024Interviews: Within 3 weeks of the application deadline. Interview questions will be provided in advance. Duration: 12 weeksDeadline: Friday 12 July 2024Salary: £12.21 per hourHours: 30 hours per weekLocation: B&Q Cwmbran, 1, Lockgate Re