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South Australia's autism community shares what they want the Assistant Minister for Autism Emily Bourke to know

Logan Burn has had four occupational therapists in three years and Kat Bell is tired of masking. They have outlined support the autistic community needs.

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Learning disability and autism treatment provider placed in special measures following inspection

The service had previously been placed under special measures in 2019.

Manchester Evening News

South Australian public primary schools to receive greater resources to support students with autism

Every public primary school in SA will soon have a dedicated teacher onsite to support students with autism.

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An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia's lead should be cautious

This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia.

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Inspectors find patients with severe autism at private hospital were ‘not protected from abuse’

Healthcare leaders at The Breightmet Centre for Autism have apologised after the hospital was told it must improve urgently

Manchester Evening News

Lanarkshire MSP demands action over autism assessment waiting times

Graham Simpson has written to the mental health minister over delays facing young people

Daily Record

Thomas McAuley: Meet the Belfast teenager spreading positivity through music

Thomas has autism and ADHD – music is his safe space

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Autistic woman sets up her own business after struggling with 'traditional nine-to-five'

"By running my own business, I can create a calm working environment which in turn helps me manage my autism"

Wales Online

Over 3500 Lanarkshire kids left on waiting list for autism assessment with one waiting nearly three years to be seen

The significant delays are described as 'unacceptable,' with one parent explaining they're struggling to support her child

Daily Record

Disabled Lanarkshire hospital patients 'locked away for years' as high-security wards exposed

Disclosure: Locked in the Hospital is on BBC One Scotland at 8pm, Monday, August 15 and will expose how people with learning disabilities have been stuck in psychiatric hospitals for years.

Glasgow Live

SA makes history with new autism minister

The South Australian government has appointed an assistant minister for autism in an Australian first.

AAP

Nathan Fielder's new comedy The Rehearsal will be familiar to anyone with autism

While we all like to be prepared for what might happen in the future, like those difficult conversations and life choices, some go to extraordinary lengths to try and ensure a happy outcome.

The Conversation

Concerns 'the next national stars' are being shut out of sporting clubs due to a lack of inclusivity for athletes with autism

Parents and advocates are calling for greater inclusivity in sporting clubs across Australia as aspiring athletes living with autism and disability describe being shut out or "put in a box" by sporting clubs.

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Mum says son 'would have died for nothing' if she had listened to doctors

Doctors predicted William Verden, who has a rare kidney disease as well as autism and ADHD, would not live to adulthood - but now his mum Amy McLennan says he has a chance at last

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Staffing, training and use of restraints criticised as CQC hits NHS mental health and learning disability trust with 'requires improvement' rating

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust has had its learning disability and autism wards rated 'requires improvement'

Daily Record

Scotland's largest autism charities want the voices of people to protect the rights of autistic people

The organisations have created a survey to discover the challenges that autistic people and their families face

Leeds Live

Leeds boy, 11, who missed two years of school 'feels like he has a future' as he's finally accepted

Joshua Lee has been rejected by four schools with provision for autistic children - but has now found a school outside of Leeds

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Hannah Gadsby on her memoir, Ten Steps to Nanette, and how her autism diagnosis changed her life

After decades of trying to "feel normal", comedian Hannah Gadsby is embracing her biology — and audiences love her for it.

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West Belfast man with autism publishes first book after struggling with English GCSE

Gerard is hoping his journey can inspire others in a similar position

The Conversation

Wearable technology can change autistic people’s lives

Many autistic people experience difficulties in expressing their emotions. This can result in increased anxiety, depression, anger and physical health problems. Research shows autistic adults are significantly more likely to experience depression an anxiety than their peers.

The Conversation

Retracted papers are used in clinical guidelines – how worried should we be?

In 1998, a now debunked study claimed that there was a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The fiasco that surrounded this study eroded trust in science and was blamed for a drop in vaccination rates and a sharp increase in cases of measles.

Daily Mirror

Mum diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 40 after being told she 'wasn’t bright'

Rachel Winder, diagnosed with autism, dyslexia and ADHD in her forties, has become an 'accidental' neurodivergence influencer

Irish Mirror

Irish family's search for missing autism comfort dog ends in tragedy

After searching across neighbouring lands and the River Maine, asking local farmers had they seen her, begging people to check sheds and barns, her owners started to fear Rua had been stolen.

Daily Mirror

Family's heartbreak as 19 day search for missing support dog ends in tragedy

The Bonnes family, from Randalstown, Northern Ireland, spent 19 days searching for their autism support dog, Rua, before her remains were finally found bringing their huge search operation to an end

The Conversation

Most adults with autism can recognise facial emotions, almost as well as those without the condition

Difficulties with social communication and interaction are considered core features of autism. There is a common perception autistic people are poor at recognising others’ emotions and have little insight into how effectively they do so.

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