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Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years' long. What can families do in the meantime?

Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The Conversation

Record 190,000 patients waiting for autism diagnosis by 2024 with ‘devastating’ consequences

Exclusive: NHS autism service ‘crisis’ will leave tens of thousands of patients without diagnosis

The Independent UK

Parents raise enough funds for legal challenge on autism diagnosis controversy

Parents' group Assess For Autism said they believed the new policy potentially breached disability discrimination laws

Bristol Post

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‘There’s no part we can’t do. That’s so empowering’: the CBBC drama revolutionising onscreen autism

Groundbreaking kids’ series A Kind of Spark is staffed by neurodivergent talent and treats its lead character like almost no other on TV. It’s cool, fun and powerful

The Guardian - UK

Christine McGuinness says she and ex Paddy still live together as she vows never to date again

The model and media personality has opened up about her autism diagnosis as well as life after her split with Tempting Fortune presenter Paddy McGuinness

Wales Online

Christine McGuinness says new love interest 'must share similarity' with ex Paddy

Christine has spoken out on her dating life after splitting with her TV presenter ex-husband Paddy McGuinness and said any new man in her life 'must share similarity' with the Top Gear host.

Daily Record

'No funding': Ivory Coast's autistic children lack treatment

Around 1% of the population in Ivory Coast could be affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates from the World Health Organisation. ASD is an often taboo subject, however, and treatment is hard to come by as the country severely lacks the necessary medical resources to help patients.…

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Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

Equine therapy is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is increasingly being used by parents in WA's Goldfields to help children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.

ABC News

Inside Paddy and Christine McGuinness' unusual divorce after 11 years of marriage

Paddy and Christine share three children together and called time on their relationship after 11 years.

Daily Record

Christine McGuinness says new love interest 'must share sweet similarity' with ex Paddy

Christine McGuinness has spoken out in an exclusive interview on her dating life after splitting with her telly presenter ex-husband, Paddy

Daily Mirror

Inside Paddy McGuinness' unusual divorce from Christine after 11 years of marriage

The Top Gear host, 49, and model Christine, 35, were married for 11 years before they called time on their relationship in 2022

Daily Mirror

New football coaching course for kids with autism to begin in Dumfries

The idea was launched by Carina MacMillan who works as an inclusion teacher at a secondary school in the region

Daily Record

'I spent so much of my life not knowing why I was different and then I found out I was autistic'

Erin Lloyd, 24, like many women, received an autism diagnosis later in life

Wales Online

Autistic Author Kay Kerr Shares Dating Advice For Fellow Neurodivergent Folks Everyone Else

For her new book Love & Autism, Kay spoke to five autistic Aussies about their experience of dating as neurodivergent people.

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Homeschool and travel helps Stanley thrive after mainstream school 'couldn't cope' with autism

When Stanley's school said they "couldn't cope" with his autism, his parents decided to sell most of the belongings and set off in a caravan to experience a mix of homeschooling and travel.

Daily Mirror

Autistic woman blasts misconceptions as she's cruelly accused of 'making it up'

Helen Ellis was diagnosed with autism as an adult after struggling with social interactions for her whole life, and says the most troubling aspect is sensory overload

Dynamite News

Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study

According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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7 Movies That Handled Autism In A Thoughtful Way

Here are seven movies that do a tremendous job of handling autism in a thoughtful way.

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Gavan Reilly praised for highlighting barriers facing children on World Autism Awareness Day

The Newstalk radio host was showered in praise for a radio piece that looked at the challenges faced by children with autism and their parents. He said he was 'overwhelmed' by the response.

Evening Standard

Skins star Megan Prescott discusses autism diagnosis: ‘It isn’t a superpower’

The actress took to Instagram to discuss her diagnosis for Autism Awareness Day

Nottingham Post

DWP work crackdown to urge more autistic people into employment

The Government says the initiative will "spread opportunity, close the employment gap and grow the economy"

Daily Mirror

Skins star fears 'upsetting' reaction from some family members after autism diagnosis

Skins actress Megan Prescottt, who played Katie Hinch in the hit Channel 4 show, has told fans she was diagnosed as autistic in 2021, but was 'nervous to say anything'

The Independent UK

Skins star Megan Prescott says autism in women is ‘badly misunderstood’ by most people

The actor was diagnosed as autistic at 29 years old

Liverpool Echo

DWP plan could mean big change for some PIP claimants

The Government says it wants to see more people with autism in the workplace

Daily Record

New review supported by DWP aims to help more people with autism find and stay in work

Less than one-third of people with autism are currently in employment.

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