Autism and Disability News
Lost horrors and autistic cameras: the people changing neurodiverse cinema forever
UK film collectives are pulling out all the stops to make storytelling more inclusive.
‘Music, friendship, opportunity, freedom’: the rise in clubs and gigs for neurodivergent people
Autistic people and those with ADHD can feel stressed at regular gigs, prompting a wave of carefully tailored new events. But can they cater to incredibly diverse needs?
Freshers Week reflections: There is no good middle ground for those with autism
For autistic freshers, the choice can be daunting – either heavy nights out or isolating, tailored events.
From no school at 16 to a place at university
From no school at age 16, to a place at university three years later - that's the journey Devin North has taken. Devin, who is autistic, had attended Cedar Lodge special school in north Belfast.
What went wrong with autism research? Let’s start with lab mice.
Animal models of autism haven’t helped autistic people enough. So why do scientists still use them?
What kind of person would drag autistic children into the culture wars? The Kemi Badenoch kind
The Tory leadership hopeful paints a picture of free handouts and special treatment. As the father of an autistic child, John Harris can tell you that’s a lie.
Martial arts sisters fight for health 'lifeline'
Annarose, 14, who has dyslexia and other complex needs, and Lili-Rose, nine, who is autistic, are representing Team Wales at the International Combat Organisation (ICO) World Championships in Germany. The sisters hope their international martial arts success will help "change the narrative".
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