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Chris Packham in tears as he reads ‘touching’ letter from Radio 2 Ken Bruce’s autistic non-verbal son

In the first episode of the BBC Two documentary Inside Our Autistic Minds, the naturalist and Countryfile presenter meets with other people with autism and assists them in creating short films to try and explain to their family and friend’s how they feel about living with the condition.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023

Chris Packham holds back tears in new autism show as Ken Bruce’s son describes loneliness with condition

Radio DJ’s son had no form of communication until he was nine years old

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Chris Packham bursts into tears as Ken Bruce's son describes 'lonely life' with autism

TV presenter Chris Packham couldn't hold back the tears as radio legend Ken Bruce's son described his life living with autism in a poignant new BBC docu-series

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

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Viewers in tears over Chris Packham's emotional autism documentary as they call it a 'must watch'

The first part of BBC2's Inside Our Autistic Minds featured Radio 2 star Ken Bruce's autistic son who said he 'feels alone'

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Autistic Leeds boy going viral on TikTok as he raises awareness of disability

Joshua Lee, 11, was out of school for two years after being told schools couldn't meet his needs - he's now back in school and racking up millions of views on social media

Leeds Live · Feb 14, 2023

Neil Young to perform for the first time since before the pandemic

Neil Young, who has kept his distance from the stage since the COVID-19 pandemic began, is expected to perform in April — his first live show since 2019.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023

Parents of 11yo autistic boy grieve his 'entirely preventable' death in care of Civic Disability Services

Five years ago, Alex Raichman's parents entrusted a disability services provider to look after him while they were away. He never came home.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

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Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light review – fizzy, funny neurodiverse story

Immersive, interactive and online, this story of Allison Davies’ schooldays, early romances and autism diagnosis, is heartfelt

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

Legoland parks reach Certified Autism Center status

As of next month, all Legoland resorts in North America — from Central Florida to Southern California and over to upstate New York — will be Certified Autism Centers.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 13, 2023

'I've been ill and feel so alone with my autistic sons and no friends to offload on'

Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a reader who feels cut off from her support network, but is scared to move in case it upsets her youngest child who has autism

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Ex-MP Jared O'Mara who 'did cocaine instead of work' tried to claim £52,000 from taxpayers to fund drug habit

Jared O'Mara has been jailed for four years for making fraudulent expenses claims to fund his drug habit while serving as a Member of Parliament

Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023

Ex-Labour MP guilty of expenses fraud to fund cocaine habit

Jared O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim taxpayers’ cash to fund his cocaine habit.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Baby talk could be used to diagnose autism years earlier

"The fact we can reliably identify children with autism using such a simple and rapid test is really remarkable"

Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023

Bridgerton star prepares for huge fundraising challenge ahead of World Autism Day

Actor Simon Lennon, who starred in the first season of Bridgerton and enjoyed a stint on Emmerdale, is urging people to sign up for the Walk for Autism challenge and raise some vital funds

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Ex-Labour MP Jared O’Mara guilty of £24K expenses fraud to fund drug habit

Jared O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim taxpayers’ cash to fund his cocaine habit.

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Brendan Fraser 'blamed himself' for son's autism diagnosis after 'smoking weed in college'

Oscar nominated The Whale actor Brendan Fraser said he felt as though he'd been 'hit over the head with a baseball bat' after his son Griffin was diagnosed with autism and immediately blamed himself

Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2023

Damning report says inadequate care service put people put 'at risk of avoidable harm’

The Elms, in Middleton, provides supported living and home care services to people with autism, learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

Being diagnosed as autistic as an adult can be costly and difficult, especially for women, marginalised people, and regional Australians

Learning you're autistic as an adult can be fraught with challenges, but these people are determined to embrace their autistic identity.

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Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2023

Belfast autism support group hails inclusive leisure centre progress

"Conversation with groups like Colin Autism Support have revealed a severe lack of services for people with autism"

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Melanie Sykes is releasing a book about autism diagnosis: What are the signs of undiagnosed autism in adults?

As the presenter prepares to share her experiences in more depth, Imy Brighty-Potts talks experts about getting diagnosed as an adult.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

Fears vulnerable patients left with 'nowhere to turn' by pending closure of failing autism and mental health service

Heywood-based LANCuk made the decision to end its autism and ADHD ‘pathway’ after being rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission for the fourth time in five years.

The New Daily · Feb 3, 2023

ADHD, autism and more: What to know about your child’s neuro-developmental assessment

Getting the right assessment can be surprisingly difficult. But there are ways you can get the most out of the process.

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

Melanie Sykes opens up about being diagnosed with autism at 51

The Des and Mel presenter is due to speak further about the "life-changing" diagnosis in a tell-all book

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Federal $2m funding for Autism Cooperative Research Centre to build inclusiveness

Some $2 million in research funding for Brisbane's Autism Cooperative Research Centre will be used to inform educators, employers and health professionals on ways to be more inclusive of people living with autism.

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

Wondering about ADHD, autism and your child’s development? What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment

With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned about their child’s development or that they need specialised support.

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