Autism and Disability News
New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism
Lego is introducing several characters who wear sunflower lanyards to its brick universe for the first time to raise awareness of a badge worn to indicate someone has a hidden disability such as autism.
‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley
The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her.
The barber on a mission to support autistic clients
Sitting down for a haircut is something many people would not think twice about, but for those with autism it can be a daunting experience.
Now, one Derbyshire barber has made it his mission to ease the worries of clients and their families.
School pilot scheme to assess neurodivergent needs
Schools will help families to identify children with neurodivergent needs, such as autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), under a pilot scheme.
As part of the six-month pilot, 42 schools in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will provide support for children's needs as they wait for formal assessments.
Simulated hospital room helping adults into work
A charity helping adults with communication issues into work has opened a simulated hospital room to provide hands-on experience of working in a healthcare setting.
The new facility is run by Aspire to Be, which is managed by the Doncaster Deaf Trust.
Annalise Walsh, 18, who is autistic, said the training room had allowed her to learn "at her own pace" ahead of starting a job with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's facilities team.
Research or Reinforcement? A Step-by-Step Critique of Autism Research
“Get Ready with Me” (GRWM) videos have taken over social media, inviting viewers into the mundane and glamorous alike. But what if we applied this trend to a more intellectual pursuit—analysing autism research? Let’s unpack a study together, scrutinising its design, sample size, reliability, validity, and generalisability, much like getting ready involves examining each part of the process before stepping out.
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