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The Latest Breaking News from Autism

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

Meet Bruno the Brake Car

Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022

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.

AAP · Sep 7, 2022

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 · Sep 6, 2022

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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 · Sep 6, 2022

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 · Sep 4, 2022

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 · Sep 1, 2022

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 · Aug 30, 2022

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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 · Aug 30, 2022

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

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

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".

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022

Autism centre launched at SRM Institute of Science and Technology

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The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022

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"

Belfast Live · Aug 26, 2022

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:

Dynamite News · Aug 23, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

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 · Aug 22, 2022

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 · Aug 22, 2022

‘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 · Aug 20, 2022

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

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Newslaundry · Aug 20, 2022

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 · Aug 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

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.

Manchester Evening News · Aug 18, 2022

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

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

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022

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.

Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022

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

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