Autism and disability news

Published on April 10, 2025

Autistic artist hopes his work will inspire others

David standing in front of his painting of the football ground and the area around it.

An autistic artist said he was honoured that his painting of a football stadium will be sold to raise money to help other autistic people.

David Downes has painted Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town Football Club, and is auctioning the art for the club's community foundation.

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'Autism charity helped me become a better version of myself'

A teenage girl with light red hair and brown glasses, wearing a gold and black Wrexham football shirt stands next to Wrexham AFC striker Paul Mullin, who is wearing a beige hoody. There is a woman to his left with blonde hair wearing a white T-shirt with a Wrexham logo and a cream shirt over it.

A teenager who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of five, said a charity which gave her a "safe space" to play and "be accepted" has helped set her up for the future.

Kellie Cunningham,16, said Your Space, based in Llay, Wrexham, which runs after school and holiday clubs, had built her confidence so much that she now helps new children attending.

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Mum's videos show real life with autistic daughter

A five-year-old girl is at the top of a slide, she is looking into her mother Samantha's eyes and they are both smiling. The girl has brown hair in a bun, while the mum has blonde hair in a ponytail. They are in the back garden of a house.

A mum who shares her journey of raising an autistic daughter online has built a supportive community of parents.

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New support for those waiting on autism diagnoses

Close-up of an unrecognisable patient talking to a lady who appears to be making notes on a clipboard.

A new initiative has been set up to support people waiting for an autism diagnosis.

An Oxford charity, which has now expanded nationwide, aims to provide extra help through an online hub.

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