Autism and Disability News
Autistic boy illustrates author's new book cover
A 13-year-old who uses drawing as a way to soothe his autism and ADHD symptoms has illustrated the cover of a new children's book. Theo, from Bristol, was given the opportunity after a chance encounter at his school with children's author B. Ware, which is the pseudonym for writer Jo Stacey.
Mum designs app to ease routines for autistic son
The mother of an autistic boy in Devon has created an app that aims to take the stress out of everyday activities. Rachael Malthouse, who lives in Tavistock, came up with the idea as she struggled to get her son James ready for school in the mornings.
To accelerate the study of neurodevelopment, we need a transdiagnostic framework
Our tendency to focus on one condition at a time likely silos expertise and services—and obscures critical connections across diagnostic categories.
Labour warned 'one size doesn't fit all' over plan to 'help' neurodivergent people on benefits into work
The government has been criticised over its plan to push neurodivergent people into work in a bid to cut the benefits bill, with campaigners insisting that supporting disabled people shouldn’t be seen as a “cost-cutting measure”.
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