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How to talk to your kids about others with autism

This Autism Awareness week, take some time to talk to your kids about autism. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

North East charity warns that 36% of autistic students don't complete their university degrees

The North East Autism Society fears university students with autism don't get enough support

Chronicle Live

Christine McGuinness says favourite grey hoodie helped her cope with undiagnosed autism

The TV personality is not alone - as three-quarters of children with autism say familiar clothing garments help them regulate their senses

Daily Mirror

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World Autism Awareness Day 2023: what is happening and how to get involved

As the awareness day takes place around the world this weekend, here is what it is all about

Evening Standard

Christine McGuinness thanks fans for messages over 's**t realisation' after being left 'shaken'

It came after Christine told fans she is 'struggling' as she gave an insight into how she is impacted by autism

Manchester Evening News

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness. Why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed – and what it has to do with autism

There is growing interest in a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

The Conversation

National Glass Centre launches 'sensory backbacks' in support of World Autism Acceptance Week

The Sunderland attraction says its backpack of goodies will offer all ages and abilities an alternative way to enjoy the venue

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‘Children put at risk’ as NHS autism assessments are cut back

Health service managers in south-west England say new restrictions are needed because of a huge rise in waiting lists

The Guardian - UK

Sleep now recognised as huge quality of life factor for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Diane Keenan tried pretty much everything to help her autistic daughter Thalia get a good night's sleep, before finally finding something that actually worked.

ABC News

Paddy McGuinness gives insight into home life with three children after marriage split as Christine plans getaway

Paddy, who shares twins Penelope and Leo and youngest daughter Felicity with model Christine, made the comments on BBC's The One Show

Manchester Evening News

Autism is more common among Black and Hispanic kids for the first time ever—but only because screening is better

The increase in diagnoses is from “this rush to catch up,” said David Mandell, a University of Pennsylvania psychiatry professor.

Fortune

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released the new estimates of how common autism is

The Independent UK

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include

Birmingham Post

'I put on eight stone during five years of cancer treatment'

Kerri Ince said her son and job teaching young adults with learning difficulties helped her pull through

Wales Online

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum and daughter hope to stop autistic kids falling through the cracks

The mother and daughter team will be joining with thousands of other families across the UK and Ireland taking part in a walking challenge to raise money for autism causes.

Daily Record

Mum and daughter step up their game to help people with autism

Ellie-Summer Baird and mum Debra are taking part in the Walk for Autism challenge 2023

GoodToKnow

Why has Gregg Wallace left Inside The Factory? The touching reason he’s stepped away from the BBC show

Why has Gregg Wallace left Inside The Factory? The presenter has made the decision to step away from the BBC show for a touching reason.

Bristol Post

Change in Bristol autism diagnosis referral means children must now be in 'crisis'

Anger as Sirona and the local health board tighten up the rules on who is eligible

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Bristol Post

Parents brand new Bristol autism referral rules 'discriminatory' and 'monstrous'

Three mums who have had to battle the system for years shared their stories

Belfast Live

Rostrevor man climbing Slieve Martin 365 times for Autism NI

"I just thought if I climbed this mountain 365 times, that would do it, I've nearly 80 so far."

Wales Online

Gregg Wallace quits BBC presenting job to focus on autistic son

The 58-year-old says he needs to step away due to Sid, who is non-verbal in addition to his autism, needing additional support with education

Daily Record

Gregg Wallace quits BBC show to prioritise three-year-old son with autism

Gregg made the decision due to filming involving a lot of travelling away from his family.

Chronicle Live

Signs of autism in adult women as Christine McGuinness opens up about living with condition

Christine McGuinness spoke about her life with autism in a documentary and why women were being diagnosed much later in life than their male counterparts

Nottingham Post

Health services failed to realise young man was in 'coercive' relationship

He was found in his home

Belfast Live

North Belfast mum's frustration as crucial autism legislation in jeopardy over funding

“Like any other parent I want to see my children thrive and realise their full potential in life”

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