The Latest Breaking News from Autism

NHS list of autism signs in children and how parents can seek a diagnosis

More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum

Nottingham Post · Mar 12, 2023

“Without her, I would be absolutely nothing" - how Mika the Cockapoo changed Oldham teen's life after autism diagnosis

Now the duo are heading to Birmingham in the hopes of winning a rosette at Crufts this weekend

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

'We thought our son was just being difficult but finding out why has changed our lives'

Thomas Woolnough was diagnosed six days before his fifth birthday

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

Gateshead Mayor Dot Burnett and Awesometistic meet in the MetroCentre to celebrate autistic people

Awesometistic is run by Richie Smith and aims to raise the profile of autism and the different ways it manifests in people in the North East

Chronicle Live · Mar 8, 2023

Paddy McGuinness pays tribute to his ex wife Christine on International Women's Day

The Question of Sport and Top Gear presenter had a heartfelt message for the mother of his three children

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

Wallsend special needs school expansion to be heard next week

The expansion will create autism-specific classrooms and other facilities if plans are approved.

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023

Christine McGuinness' love admission as she shares 'best compliment ever' from her children

It comes as the model has had quite the week following the release of her first children's book ahead of her next BBC documentary

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

Black Inc. has stumbled with its anthology of neurodivergent writing. The term is not a diagnosis – it is part of a political movement

I am blind and autistic. Like many people who grew up experiencing the world differently to mainstream Australians, I was thrilled last Thursday to read Black Inc.’s announcement of a new anthology, to be edited by Osher Gunsberg: “Growing up Neurodivergent in Australia: Call for submissions.”

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

Christine McGuinness admits she was unhappy for 'too long' before Paddy split

The 34-year-old model has opened up about her split from her husband, Top Gear host Paddy.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

Christine McGuinness opens up on autism diagnosis and her 'safe' marriage to Paddy

In a new BBC documentary called Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism, the mum discusses her marriage to Paddy as well as her diagnosis

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023