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Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn't mean lower quality of life – new research

A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a number of celebrities – such as model and reality star Christine McGuinness and TV presenter Melanie Sykes – sharing their experiences of being diagnosed as an adult.

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New world record set for solving a Rubik’s Cube

A 21-year-old from California has broken the world record for fastest time solving a Rubik’s Cube. Max Park, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism as a toddler, pulled off the feat in just 3.134 seconds, at an event in the US. Like all “speedcubers”, he’d been allowed to…

The Week

‘It’s just fun’ — 20 kids with autism set sail on Lake Michigan during free summer camp

The camp, in its second year in Chicago, teaches the first-time sailors the parts of the boat, water safety rules, knot tying and how to maneuver the boat and work its sails.

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Mum distraught as autistic son banned from uncle's wedding - but other kids get invites

The mum was 'so hurt' when her teenage son was excluded from her brother's wedding because he has autism - despite her other two children being part of the wedding party

Daily Mirror

Katie Price’s son Harvey in Guinness World Record charity bid for the world’s longest drawing of a train

The 21-year-old is on the autism spectrum and was born with disabilities including partial blindness, ADHD and Prader-Willi syndrome

Evening Standard

£100,000 of funding allocated for five autism hubs in Gateshead

It is hoped the hubs will provide families and individuals with pre- and post-diagnostic care

Chronicle Live

Meet the autistic ironman athlete and his dad who quit job to coach him to stardom

Sam Holness didn't learn to ride a bike until the age of 14, but is competing with neurotypical rivals in elite competition in some of the toughest endurance races around

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Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

The Mississippi man known as "Case 1" was the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett was the subject of a book and documentary titled In a Different Key and many medical journal articles.

WEKU

Autism diagnosis 'takes far too long': New report lays bare experience of Northumberland families with NHS services

A new report highlights how young people with autism can struggle to navigate the NHS and access appropriate support.

Chronicle Live

Mum breaks down in tears as autistic non-verbal teenage son says his first word at school

Isaac Gwynne, 14, has non-verbal autism and usually flaps to greet his friends but last week he stunned the teachers at his special school when he instead said "hello" out loud

Daily Mirror

Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hopes MBE highlights ‘many difficulties’ of autism

The radio DJ’s son was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.

The Independent UK

First ever person to be diagnosed with autism dies aged 89-years-old

Donald Triplett was the first person to have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the 1940s, he died peacefully at his home in Mississippi after a period of extended illness

Daily Mirror

NBA Player Tony Snell Details Being Diagnosed With Autism at 31

The nine-year veteran was diagnosed last season.

Sports Illustrated

The Good Doctor torn apart by viewers after ‘disgusting’ resurfaced clip goes viral

‘Autism doesn’t make you a raging racist,’ one viewer wrote

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Daily Record

Scots mum left in tears after teenage son says first word

Miriam Gwynne, 46, from Hamilton, had initially thought something was wrong with Isaac, 14, who has non-verbal autism and requires round-the-clock care when she received a phone call from one of his teachers.

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace admits going through ‘almost mourning’ period after son’s autism diagnosis

The TV presenter says he still ‘holds out hope’ for four-year-old Sid’s development

Irish Mirror

Emotional Erin McGregor pens Instagram post after potty training son with autism

Erin took to social media to pen the emotional post.

Manchester Evening News

'I thought I'd end up rotting away - but this has changed my outlook on life'

Dylan hardly left the house for years - but now things are changing

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Daily Mirror

School placement for autistic child set to cost family £14K in transport bills

Emma Carvell has been fighting Leicestershire County Council to help find a specialist primary school for her son Lewis Massey, 5, who has autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)

Chronicle Live

Ashington teenager with autism competing in British Powerlifting Championships

Oliver Whalley, who trains out of Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington, has already competed in 10 competitions

Glasgow Live

Glasgow primary pupils take part in Autism Pride woodland walk

Pupils attending Drummore Primary School and Camstradden Primary teamed up with Fortuneworks, a service supporting adults with learning disabilities, to take part in the woodland walk

Dublin Live

Lusk United to play 24 hour football match to raise funds for new facility and autism charity

The club is planning on having 42 teams, which includes boys and girls as well as their academy members, play for a timetabled hour from 6pm on 16 June to 6pm on June 17

Salon

Neurotypicals: An explainer

There is more to being neurotypical than not being a statistical outlier

Nottingham Post

Affordable children's festival with inflatables and water fights coming to Notts this summer

The Funtopia Tour will also have meet and greets

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