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Water Wombats classes helping neurodivergent children embrace swimming lessons

Confidence in swimming can make all the difference for children, and a class for those who are neurodivergent is making it possible for all.

ABC News

Parties 'missing out on a million votes' by failing to make elections accessible

Voters with disabilities and autism say they’re treated “like an afterthought” - as candidates fail to put out ‘easy read’ policies

Daily Mirror

'We saw staff laughing at the people they were supposed to be looking after': Inspectors' worry after shocking visit to mental health hospital

Inspectors found 'disproportionate levels of restraint', 'care plans not being followed', 'people spending most of their time alone in their rooms'

Manchester Evening News

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Christine McGuinness announces new BBC One documentary Unmasking My Autism – who is she and when does it air?

Christine McGuinness is proving triumphant after some painful years, with her new BBC documentary date announced.

Evening Standard

Christine McGuinness 'trying to just keep going' after 'crazy year' with Paddy split

Christine McGuinness says she is trying to 'keep going' after a 'crazy year' following her split from Paddy McGuiness as she opened up about the split, co-parenting their kids and her autism

Daily Mirror

Christine McGuiness confirms new documentary and admits she's 'nervous' for it to air

Christine McGuiness has confirmed she will be presenting a new personal documentary about her autism, admitting to her fans that she's nervous yet hopes it will help others

Daily Mirror

Those with autism feel pain more acutely

A new study suggests people with autism appear to experience pain more acutely than others

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Inspiring teen will walk West Highland Way for autism unit that transformed his life

Logan Johnstone autism, dyslexia and ADHD, along with global learning delay sensory process disorder

Daily Record

'Doctors don't trust me' - Autistic student speaks out over NHS 'barriers'

Newcastle University's Lauren Gilbert spoke of how they had been treated differently by medics because of their autism

Chronicle Live

Christine McGuinness left close to tears over message from mum after honest response to praise over autism

She was also spotted posing in a stunning figure-hugging gown

Manchester Evening News

Autism campaigners call for ‘gaming support groups’

GAMING support groups should be set up across Scotland and incorporated into education for autistic children and young people, campaigners have…

The National (Scotland)

'I was diagnosed with autism, then my dad died and then I got kicked out of school'

"I was very close to my dad, he was like my foundation and everything just kind of crumbled when he died," said Corey Williamson, who is now 17 and re-building his life

Wales Online

'I always dreamed of being a mum - I was told autism would stop me'

Terri Loughman, 39, wants to share her story to provide hope to other women

Manchester Evening News

The amazing woman breaking taboos surrounding autism within the Chinese community in Wales

"When I voice these issues, I'm representing a lot of unheard voices."

Wales Online

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Wales Online

Man who couldn't read or write till 18 becomes Cambridge University's youngest Black professor

Professor Jason Arday, 37, didn't speak till he was 11 after being diagnosed with Autism

Daily Record

Bathgate comedian and star of Taskmaster Fern Brady speaks about new book and autism diagnosis

Fern Brady talks about her late diagnosis of the condition in her new book, Strong Female Character

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian comedian speaks out on daily challenges she faces with late autism diagnosis

Bathgate's Fern Brady has spoken out about the challenges she faces daily following a late autism diagnosis. The comedian talks to Hannah Stephenson about her new book and why more understanding is needed about autism.

Chronicle Live

'Extraordinary' Consett man named on 'Leader's List' for NHS work after mum was told he 'wouldn't walk or talk'

Paul James has been recognised for work making the NHS more inclusive.

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The Conversation

Real-life autism disclosures are complex – and reactions can range from dismissal to celebration

Media personality Em Rusciano has expressed shock after another radio presenter accused her of “leaping on the bandwagon” by widely sharing her autism diagnosis and its impact on her daily life.

Wales Online

Incredible moment dad with a year to live gets his first ever hug from autistic son

Richard Johnstone said the hug was "mega" for son Ewan and it has given him a "new lease of life" as he battles cancer

ABC News

Teenager author advocates for other students with autism at Armidale high school in NSW

A stroke as a baby left Jacob Lawrence unable to bear weight in his legs. From his wheelchair he delved into a world that he now is using to inspire other kids living with disability.

Dublin Live

Swan Leisure launches autism friendly hour for Dublin swimmers

The gym has been working closely with national autism charity AsIAm to ensure that all members can use their services in comfort

Nottingham Post

Katie Price 'disgusted' as Met police officers 'posted inappropriate images of her son Harvey on WhatsApp'

Her son Harvey, 20, suffers from Prader–Willi syndrome and autism

Wales Online

Met officers 'posted inappropriate images of Katie Price’s son on WhatsApp'

The model shared an image of a letter detailing the alleged misconduct on her Instagram story. Her son Harvey suffers from Prader–Willi syndrome and autism

Wales Online

Inside Our Autistic Minds: Chris Packham shares 'amazing moment' with Ken Bruce's son after autism documentary aired

TV presenter Chris Packham has released his very moving autism documentary Inside Our Autistic Minds on BBC Two and has now shared a moving moment he had with BBC Radio Two DJ Ken Bruce's son Murray

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