Autism and disability news

Published on February 27, 2025

Non-speaking autistic man shows off 'perfect' singing

A man with a bald head, wears a headphone set and sings into the microphone in a studio

An autistic man who doesn't speak has been given the chance to be heard thanks to his "beautiful" singing voice.

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Mum told to 'give up' career to care for daughters

A mum of autistic twin girls said she has repeatedly been advised to give up work to care for them full-time due to a lack of affordable childcare.

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'My son inspired me to make comic cons inclusive'

Zoe Crofts has blonde hair and is holding a toy sword. A child dressed as Link from Zelda is stood in front with a shield and sword. They are at a convention, a child is dressed as Batman behind them.

A mum has launched inclusive comic conventions across the country for people with disabilities after being inspired by her son who is autistic.

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'We shouldn't have to beg for special needs support'

Woman with blonde hair and grey scarf with son, teenage boy with short brown hair and glasses wearing black coat, pictured infront of a hillside landscape

Families in Derbyshire say they have been driven to "despair" by the barriers they have faced in securing support for children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

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'My emotional support cat has transformed my life'

A boy with short dark hair and black rimmed glasses sat on a chair cuddling a black cat, which has a harness around it with the words 'emotional support' on it. The boy is wearing a grey T-shirt and sat against a wall inside.

An autistic 12-year-old boy who has heart issues says his emotional support cat has "transformed his life".

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Autistic bus fan surprised by mum's photo on bus

A young bus fan with autism has been given a surprise visit to see a double-decker with a picture of his mother on the side.

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