Autism and disability news

Published on August 15, 2024

The Nottingham restaurant that's opened a quieter and more relaxed space for autistic people 

A city centre buffet restaurant is starting 'autism-friendly' afternoons to allow diners a more relaxed and calming experience. 

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It’s wrong to think autism can be ‘reversed’

'I am autistic and I don't want to be cured,' says Yang - Paul Grover for the Telegraph

"As an autistic young adult, I know first-hand that growing up as the “different” child isn’t easy. I always struggled to maintain friendships and make conversations. "

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Mum's book on life with autistic husband and kids

Jo Gaunt sitting on the sofa smiling

A mum with ADHD has described what it is like to live in a house where everyone is neurodivergent.

Jo Gaunt, 41, from Bradford, was diagnosed with ADHD in March this year, while her three daughters and her husband Anthony, 42, are all autistic.

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