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Mum of Glasgow 10-year-old who tried to kill himself 3 times demands action on child mental health

Kirsty and Scott Solman are campaigning for funding to improve services for children in schools after their little boy Kyle struggled to cope so badly he attempted to take his own life multiple times.

Glasgow Live

Darts team hit the bullseye with charity fundraiser

Bathgate’s Glenmavis Bowling Club raised cash for autism charity

Daily Record

ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research

Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often do – it can be hard to unpick which one is contributing the most to poor mental health. Our latest study aimed to find out.

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Meet the Co Down woman battling stereotypes surrounding autism

"We want them to be in a world where they are really loved and accepted."

Belfast Live

Family of man with autism who was shot and seriously wounded start GoFundMe to pay medical bills and move from ‘unsafe area’

Jesus Rega, 21, was with his 15-year-old brother and their father, waiting for a bus for school last week when three gang members approached and at least one of them opened fire, hitting Rega three times, including in the head.

Chicago Sun-Times

Autistic people need official champion to combat marginalisation, campaigners say

AN Autism Commissioner is “desperately needed” in Scotland to stop neurodivergent people being marginalised across “every organ of the…

The National (Scotland)

Dublin woman opens northside's first ever autism friendly barbershop

Sarah Darby, who has been a barber for 15 years, said it's about time that north Dublin had an autism-friendly barbershop

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Christine McGuinness 'pretending to be someone else' during marriage to Paddy

The model and TV personality split from the Top Gear host in July but they still live together as their chree children with autism depend on a sense of routine.

Daily Record

Christine McGuinness lands a job offer which is 'asking for trouble'

She has already told her fans she will say yes to the offer

Nottingham Post

Belfast mum says SEN cuts could leave children "forgotten about"

"Where do these children go? Are they forgotten about?"

Belfast Live

Appeal raises nearly £50,000 for young children of O2 Academy Brixton crowd crush victim

Autism awareness campaigner Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, was one of two people who died in the tragedy

Evening Standard

Woman, 20, charged with stabbing University of Missouri student and burning body in fire pit

Unidentified victim was a University of Missouri student with high-functioning autism

The Independent UK

Dragons' Den success Ben Pearson speaks to Business Live after perfect plus-size clothing pitch

Autistic entrepreneur is close to completing deal with Touker Suleyman after summer filming

Birmingham Post

Dublin Bus staff organise 'amazing' surprise for boy with autism

Christine Sweetman Cullen's son Tadhg, nine, has autism and loves everything to do with buses

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Respite care at new Mansfield farm stay hoped to cut waitlists for families, kids with autism

A Victorian service for children with autism is building a farm stay, aimed at offering 4,000 respite nights a year under its supported family holiday initiative, as demand for respite care soars.

The Conversation

What are 'masking' and 'camouflaging' in the context of autism and ADHD?

Many autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.

ABC News

Deborah thought her abuse was normal — but a late autism diagnosis changed everything

Deborah thought abuse at the hands of her loved ones was normal. It wasn't until a late autism diagnosis that she began to understand a pattern of domestic violence in her relationships.

The Independent UK

France's Macron opens up about love to autistic interviewers

A group of “atypical journalists” on the autism spectrum got France’s 45-year-old president to talk about himself with unusual and illuminating candor in a televised interview this weekend

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Gateshead schools appeal for primary school psychologist funding to continue

A full-time educational psychologist will help vulnerable children in schools including those with communication difficulties and autism and those who are awaiting a placement

Belfast Live

Fermanagh teen ‘delighted’ after being named as youngest on New Years’ Honours list

18-year-old Dara McAnulty picked up a BEM for his environmental campaigning and work with people living with autism

Daily Mirror

Mum's joy as autistic son forms 'special bond' with cat called Chicken

Elliot Abery, 11, who has autism and suffers with anxiety, has formed an incredible bond with his cat called Chicken. His feline friend calms him down when he faces any kind of stressful situation

Manchester Evening News

Failing autism service closes after watchdog rates it 'inadequate' for FOURTH time

It has been in special measures since October 2021 - largely due to concerns over its ability to safely prescribe, administer and store medicines, as well as poor record keeping.

The Independent UK

Virtual reality games may help in early detection of autism, ADHD symptoms, research says

VR can also be developed to assess language problems, brain trauma, memory loss, scientists say

ABC News

How storm chasing in WA's outback became Kylie Gee's refuge from life's adversities

Kylie Gee's daughter was just 18 months old when she was diagnosed with a tumour on her brain and severe autism. From this intense, stressful time in Kylie's life grew a passion for storm chasing that would help her cope with adversity.

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Research Gives New Insights Into How Autism Arises

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people perceive their surroundings as well as how they interact and communicate with others. Read on for details:

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