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‘The smile says it all’: the Cornish surf school for disabled people

Newquay-based Coastal Crusaders brings the joys and freedom of the ocean to many children who never thought it possible

The Guardian - UK

Nivedita Sengupta's book talks about autism and emits a ray of hope for all such parents

Autism does not trouble me, says Medha Sengupta, during the launch of the book 'Above and Beyond: A journey with my daughter' written by her mother Nivedita Sengupta. The entire auditorium echoed with appreciation for her courageous words!

The Times of India

Thomas the Tank Engine and Peppa Pig welcome friends with autism and 2 mommies

The beloved children's TV shows are adding diverse new characters that reflect real people more fully. On Thomas & Friends, child actors with autism will voice the new character, Bruno the Brake Car.

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Thomas & Friends adds first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The latest addition to Thomas the Tank Engine was developed in collaboration with autistic writers and is voiced by a young actor with autism

Chronicle Live

NI mum on how autistic son inspired new higher education qualification

“My three-year-old son Ted has autism, which is why I’m such a passionate advocate for autism and special needs”

Belfast Live

Thomas & Friends introduces first autistic character to kids' TV favourite

Meet Bruno the Brake Car

Wales Online

SA primary schools to get autism teachers

The South Australian government has begun rolling out a program to appoint autism inclusion teachers in every primary school from 2023.

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Thomas & Friends introducing show's first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The new role of Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia from Reading, who the National Autistic Society helped cast

Daily Mirror

Thomas & Friends to introduce first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The new role will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia.

The Independent UK

Dad hails 'huge' benefits rugby training has for autistic children

The programme helps children autism with their confidence, self-esteem, and social interaction.

Belfast Live

Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate

A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum say they can feel invisible.

Bangkok Post

Parent with disability raises 'poverty trap' fears in Hunter's public housing system

Ms Moorhouse, 45, was served an eviction notice on a private rental earlier this year and has struggled to find a home suited to their needs and those of their two teen daughters who live with autism.

Newcastle Herald

Mum accuses council of 'bullying' her into sending autistic son to mainstream school

Emma Peters claims that because her six-year-old son Lucky has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), he cannot attend a mainstream school - he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a severe case of autism, about a year and a half ago

Daily Mirror

Popular Perthshire light show The Enchanted Forest will have autism-friendly performances for the first time

These performances will take place at the start of designated show nights and allow visitors to be right at the start of the bus queues before any crowds build up

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The I Am, Movement designs 'culturally safe' education resources for Indigenous children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

Tanika Davis's son was two years old when he was diagnosed with autism. Now, she's helping other Aboriginal families to feel supported and "culturally safe".

Daily Mirror

Christine McGuinness hints she's landed her own family reality show after Paddy split

Christine McGuinness has hinted she will be coming to our screens with her own family reality show, after announcing her 11-year marriage to Paddy McGuinness broke down last month

The Hindu

Autism centre launched at SRM Institute of Science and Technology

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Derry mum pursued adult autism diagnosis after recognising signs from her daughter

"Reaching out for an autism diagnosis is the best thing I ever did for myself"

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Study: Autism diagnosis can be improved by looking at men and women's different emotional needs

A group of researchers revealed that the diagnosis of autism could be improved by taking into account the differences in how men and women experience and act on their emotions. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

U. Michigan study to help those with autism improve driving

University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills

The Conversation

Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry – his late poems offer insights into his creative process

An autistic author recently tweeted:

Tribune News Service

‘Open to everybody’: Inside Six Flags’ efforts to make its parks more accessible

DALLAS — Six Flags America has taken two big steps to make its parks more accessible to people with physical disabilities and autism, concluding years of effort by the amusement park chain and mirroring a broader movement toward accessibility in the entertainment industry.

Leeds Live

Gogglebox’s Tom Malone reveals 'biggest regret' from first two series of Channel 4 show

Tom Malone Jr recently revealed to his followers that he has been diagnosed with autism

Newslaundry

Laal Singh Chaddha is less a Forrest Gump remake, more an Aamir Khan vanity project

Bollywood filmmakers have to shed their insincerity in filmmaking if they want us to believe that they care about their art form. But I will come to my grouse with filmmaking later.

Daily Record

Autism breakthrough as study finds 72 genes are strongly linked to condition

The research could help develop therapeutics as well as tests to diagnose the conditions.

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