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Scandal of patients with learning disabilities locked in ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement for 20 years

‘Basic needs are simply not met, abuse is rife and people face being totally dehumanised,’ campaigners warn

The Independent UK

Nicholas’s story: ‘I’ve been locked up for 10 years because I’m autistic. Is a chance at life too much to ask?’

Special Report: For more than 10 years, this 28-year-old has been trapped in dementia care units and A&E wards, abused by nurses and held in padded rooms. In all this time, he’s never had the care he needs

The Independent UK

How rigid schooling fails autistic kids

Neurodiversity is more than just a different way of being. Here's how a one-size-fits-all education model fails us

Salon

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Is autism increasing?

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

USAFacts

How Elizabeth Bonker is helping the voiceless find their voice

The Hindu

How to have an autism-friendly bonfire night - 6 steps to take the stress out of firework sparkles

How to have an autism-friendly bonfire celebration with your family

GoodToKnow

Health and wellbeing to be key themes for show gardens at 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Several of the sensational show gardens at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will shine a spotlight on important health conditions, including autism

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What do blue or teal Halloween buckets mean?

Teal trick-or-treat buckets are used to indicate that a house is safe for those with food allergies

The Independent UK

Improv at Schurz High School brings neuro-divergent teens out of their shell

Chicago students dealing with autism, attention deficit disorder and other conditions develop communication skills by making up scenes at an after-school club.

Chicago Sun-Times

Governor bats for autism awareness

Gov. Soundararajan highlighted the importance of autism awareness, emphasizing its role in facilitating early intervention, promoting inclusive education & employment, reducing stigma, & extending support to individuals & families. The event featured the screening of the first-ever short film on autism awareness, “Gunjaaish”, showcasing the journey of struggle & success…

The Hindu

Adult ADHD and autism assessment requests blocked by NHS screening system

Yorkshire pilot scheme to combat rise in waiting times has not resulted in a single appraisal

The Guardian - UK

Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.

The Independent UK

Broadcaster launches new service for people with autism

Broadcaster, author and Sunday National columnist Stuart Cosgrove has officially launched Scottish Autism’s new Ardencraig service.

The National (Scotland)

Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it

Amid her calls for governments to act on climate change, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has spoken openly about her Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is not the only environmental campaigner to speak about being neurodivergent (having a neurological condition or disability) – something Thunberg describes as her “superpower”.

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The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health

Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia rises

The Independent UK

Children waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatment as NHS chiefs slam government inaction

Exclusive: NHS leaders say repeated warnings’ to ministers over waits for children’s care have been ignored

The Independent UK

Lawsuit over death of autistic man in a Pittsburgh jail alleges negligence, systemic discrimination

Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound

Dynamite News

Mental health conditions are linked to changing autism traits: Study

A long-term study conducted by UC Davis Health researchers gives fresh light on the association between autistic features and middle childhood mental health. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Breakthrough In Neurological Disorder Treatment For Children

Inflammation in the developing brain may be linked to autism and schizophrenia, opening doors for new treatments.

WEKU

Appalachian Valley Autism Center awarded $2.76 million to expand services

Autistic children in eastern Kentucky are among those who’ll benefit from more than $26 million in grants announced at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region conference in Corbin Wednesday.

WEKU

Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.

Zenger

Doll Play Boosts Social Development In Children With Autism, Finds Study

Engaging in doll play enhances social processing and empathy skills, benefiting children with autism, according to Cardiff University research.

The Independent UK

Playing with dolls could help a child’s social development

The new findings suggested that broader social engagement with others while engaging in doll play was a unique pathway to social development for these children

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MSU’s Breslin Center opens sensory room for kids with autism

MSU's Breslin Center is adding a sensory room for kids with autism, a groundbreaking development:

AAP

Shorten wants answers on 'confronting' footage of kids

Bill Shorten wants answers after "shocking and confronting" footage of children with autism being pinned to the ground by NDIS workers was broadcast.

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