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''It's okay to be me' - autism champion Richie Smith teams up with the Metrocentre to share positive messages

Richie, who runs Awesometistic, emblazoned the messages out from one of the digital billboards

Chronicle Live

All the Bristol people awarded with New Year’s Honours this year

One person in Bristol received the highest ranking order this year

Bristol Post

'Right-wing shock jock' deletes tweet using Greta Thunberg's autism 'as insult'

A CONTROVERSIAL TV host has been branded a “vile right-wing shock jock” after appearing to use Greta Thunberg’s autism as an insult against…

The National (Scotland)

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Mealtimes can be challenging for people with autism, but experts say these approaches can help

Fussy eaters can be a real challenge for parents and having a child with autism who is highly selective about food means tensions can run high at mealtimes. But these tips could help manage the stress.

ABC News

Babies born to parents with diabetes at greater risk of autism, study finds

Maternal diabetes is a state of chronic inflammation that can affect the placenta

The Independent UK

Bedtime strategies for kids with autism and ADHD can help all families get more sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school performance, health, and behaviour.

The Conversation

This neuroscientist’s breakthrough experiment could herald a new era of psychiatry

After a transformation of his own, neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca is shifting psychiatric research at large by performing transformations at the cellular level.

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Brixton O2 crush victim, 33, was TikTok autism campaigner and 'adorable mother'

Rebecca Ikumelo died in hospital on Saturday after being injured in a crush at a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton on Thursday. She was known for her TikTok posts documenting her son's autism diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Telethon Kids Institute project unites parents to tackle 'debilitating' anxiety in children with autism

A new project has already transformed five-year-old Harvey's life and will evaluate whether this kind of early mental health intervention can help other children living with autism and anxiety.

ABC News

Autism champion Richie Smith wants to show young people that 'they can be awesome'

Richie is the managing director of Awesometistic, a charity that aims to help young people with autism be themselves

Chronicle Live

'Did not meet expectations': school apologises to student with autism

Maitland Christian School has apologised for not inviting a student with autism to its year six graduation ceremony.

Newcastle Herald

Mum wins £3,000 payout from council after son misses FOUR MONTHS of school

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found there was a 'delay and poor communication' by Salford city council over the education and health care plan of a child with autism

Daily Mirror

Belfast Council acknowledges lack of facilities in leisure centres for autistic people

Councillor says Belfast autism services in leisure are “not very well advertised” and “not uniform.”

Belfast Live

Stadium sensory rooms allow fans World Cup games experience

The sensory rooms located at three World Cup stadiums in Qatar provide a calm and secure environment for children and young adults with autism, learning difficulties or other sensory access requirements

The Independent UK

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Belfast Live

Co Armagh man was told he'd 'never become anything' but is now achieving his dreams

"If I want to laugh, I laugh, I don't care what people think about me anymore."

Belfast Live

Belfast parents meet EA over concerns around SEN provisions

Parents outlined several issues including delays in autism diagnosis and statements

ABC News

Keeley's Cause gives children with autism and intellectual disabilities iPads to help them flourish

In just five years, Keeley Murphy's charity has given away more than 300 iPads to children with disabilities. The recent high school graduate now plans to take her charity's work global.

ABC News

How national guidelines for support of children with autism celebrates neurodiversity

The updated national autism guidelines will focus on different forms of therapy for children, all of which highlight support over correction for people on the spectrum.

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The Guardian - AU

‘No one would believe me’: Labor launches women’s health council to tackle medical misogyny

Exclusive: Experts will look into healthcare offered for menstruation, menopause and conditions such as heart disease, autism and cancer

Chronicle Live

'Radical' plan needed for people with autism and learning disabilities NHS bosses warn - as 49 people are in hospital despite not needing to be

NHS bosses are concerned about how a staff exodus and lack of safe provision is impacting on the most vulnerable.

Evening Standard

Christine McGuinness says autism diagnosis ‘pushed’ her out of her comfort zone

Exclusive: The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star also spoke about how she’s adjusting to life as a single mum

Manchester Evening News

Christine McGuinness says 'dreams do come true' as she shares heartwarming news with fans

The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star was congratulated by supporters

Liverpool Echo

NHS signs of autism in adults as celebrities share diagnosis

People such as Christine McGuinness and Melanie Sykes have been diagnosed with the condition

The Guardian - AU

The sleep switch: the hormone supplement sending Australian children to sleep

Experts have seen an increase in the number of children using melatonin. What do we know about the ‘hormone of darkness’?

ABC News

Hobart's Artosaurus studio 'filling a gap' for artists with disabilities aspiring to launch their careers

A studio set up in Hobart for an 18-year-old artist who has autism has had a far wider impact than its founders expected, becoming a community space filling a gap for artists with disabilities.

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