The Latest Breaking News from Autism

World Autism Awareness Day: Early identification of autism in children and how to aid them

World Autism Awareness Day is marked annually on April 2 to raise awareness about autistic individuals as well as support them and promote their acceptance and inclusion throughout the world.

The Times of India · Apr 2, 2023

Charities welcome review aiming to close employment gap for people with autism

The review will ask businesses, employment organisations, specialist support groups and autistic people to help identify barriers to work

Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023

New review aims to close employment gap for people with autism

Businesses, employment organisations, specialist support groups and autistic people will be asked to identify barriers to work.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

Christine McGuinness shares cryptic message as she poses in bikini after Paddy split

After shimming in the sunshine, Christine McGuinness, 35, may be planning another holiday sometime soon and says she'll be in desperate need of some R&R after the kids' break!

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

'I used to be ashamed to be a girl with autism but my diagnosis was a blessing in disguise'

Women are often diagnosed with autism later in life, into teens and adulthood, which can have long lasting impact on their lives - Hannah Molloy shared her journey to understanding her autism

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Lisburn mum with autistic son encourages public's kindness and patience

"We're not getting better that way, the waiting lists are atrocious, we're almost going backwards."

Belfast Live · Mar 31, 2023

Rights of autistic people promoted

The rights of people with autism and ways to improve their education opportunities will take centre stage during an upcoming discussion to raise public awareness about the condition, says the organiser of the event.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023

Rates of autism diagnosis in children are at an all time high, CDC report suggests

A 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-old children is the highest it's ever been.

LiveScience · Mar 29, 2023

Mum’s call for help as disabled son has to climb steps on his hands and knees to get to school bus

Kayden McNamee, 10, is bound to a wheelchair as well as being non verbal and dealing with autism and sensory issues

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Christine McGuinness explains unusual living arrangement with ex Paddy that really works

Christine McGuinness has addressed living with her ex-husband Paddy following their split in an exclusive interview

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023