The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Lack of diversity in children's books about autism 'is doing more harm'

Mum-of-two, Tinuke Awe, says there is a huge lack of representation in educational resources about autism for children. Now, she's on a mission to release her very own children's book to prove that diversity in books can help break the stigma against autism.

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

HSE slammed for 'soul-destroying' response and lack of action on services for autistic children

Ms MacNeill said she was informed by the HSE that a child with autism had received their assessment of needs but this was not the case.

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

Christine McGuinness says autism diagnosis 'changed her life' as she comments on rumours of Paddy McGuinness split

The model and mum-of-three is open about her life on Lorraine

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

New 80-place special needs school to be built in Blyth on site of demolished Princess Louise First School

The newly-approved Gilbert Ward Academy will provide 80 places for pupils aged 11 to 16 with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

Christine McGuinness hails 'super close' family who helped with her autism

Christine McGuinness was at the Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball and said it is 'always an honour' to help raise money and support for the cause

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022

Mum graduates in Edinburgh despite autism diagnosis and 'not being smart enough'

Nikki McLeod is set to graduate at Napier's annual ceremony on Thursday, July 7, at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, having proved those who doubted her wrong and has also given advice for anyone else who may be in a similar situation

Edinburgh Live · Jul 7, 2022

BrewDog chief rocked by misconduct allegations seeing specialist over possible autism

James Watt co-founded the craft beer company which featured in a damning BBC Disclosure documentary earlier this year.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022

Steph Davis says she 'nearly drank myself to death' before life-changing autism diagnosis

Stephanie Davis, 29, says being diagnosed with high functioning autism while in rehab was 'the biggest relief' after years of battling alcoholism

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

East Belfast schoolgirl writes book about brother's experience with severe autism

Micah Jennings has a severe form of non-verbal autism

Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2022

Christine McGuinness to front BBC documentary about autism in women and girls

The model was diagnosed with autism in 2021

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022