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The Latest Breaking News from Autism

'I was told I would be institutionalised - but now I'm a successful author and public speaker'

Andrew Edwards reflects on his mother's impact on his life, and takes on a huge walk in her memory

Wales Online

India’s first bridgital autism support network set up

Project aims to take specialised care to small towns and rural areas

The Hindu

Melanie Sykes discusses living with autism and vows to change perception of diagnosis

Melanie Sykes revealed last year she had been diagnosed with the condition, and said it had been ‘life-changing’ a she celebrated being ‘validated’

Daily Mirror

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Autism, ADHD and school absence are risk factors for self-harm: new research

Self-harm – physically hurting yourself – is common in young people, affecting about one in five teens by the age of 18.

The Conversation

"Why does everyone I love have to die?": Fears for teen brothers' future after tragic loss of mum

Ethan and Bailey Oliver also lost their father three years ago, leaving them with no income

Manchester Evening News

Mum turns TikTok star after son born weighing same as a shoe

Shannon has opened up on Maison's extraordinary journey

Liverpool Echo

The Games' Olivia Attwood says serious health issue sparked 'sad end to sport career'

The former Love Islander will go head-to-head with Wes Nelson and more celebs in ITV's The Game

Daily Mirror

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For neurodivergent, non-speaking poets, collaboration is the basis of language

Poet Adam Wolfland identifies as neurodivergent and autistic. He says poetry is in his body — he types and moves to communicate and his poetry is multidimensional.

WEKU

Joyriders plough BMW into house leaving mum and her three children homeless

Sharon Herd, 31, said she had a lucky escape and her and her three young boys Calum, 8, Kai 5, and Mason, 2 were not home - but they've been forced to move out after the property was deemed a safety hazard

Daily Mirror

Scottish single mum and three kids left homeless after joyriders plough into home

Devastated Sharon Herd, and her three young boys, have been left homeless after two joyriders ploughed a BMW 4x4 straight into the side of her home earlier this week

Edinburgh Live

Single mum and three kids left homeless after joyriders plough car into house

A police probe is ongoing after two men were seen fleeing the scene on Clarimalt Drive in Kirkcaldy at around 8.30am on Monday, April 25.

Daily Record

Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

ABC News

Health: Early awareness about autism leads to better life

Individuals who learn they are autistic at a younger age can have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood. More on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Surfing the Spectrum offers 'life-changing' water therapy for autistic kids

Hendrix feels "calm and weightless" when he's in the water, according to his dad, but the seven-year-old is not the only youngster living with autism to find enormous benefits at the beach.

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Mother of boy with autism angry that teen who allegedly bashed son is not charged

A Newcastle woman whose son was allegedly bashed by a group of boys is calling for a rethink on cautions given to young offenders.

Newcastle Herald

300 sick Hunter kids turned into superheroes

Put a superhero costume on a child and they will transform. One tradie dad has given this a whole new meaning, dressing sick kids in hospital as what they truly are - heroes. That is the message behind NSW charity Supertee's work, who is now turning sick children at John…

Dublin Live

Dublin dad kayaking length of Grand Canal to raise funds for autism charity

Stephen and six friends will take on 41 locks along the 131km route this May bank holiday weekend

Manchester Evening News

Families praise pub chain's 'amazing' change to help children with autism

Families with children with special needs say it will making eating out so much easier

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Daily Mirror

Paddy McGuinness on depression battle and being 'overwhelmed' by 'chaotic' home life

The television presenter has opened up about his family life with wife Christine and their three autistic children; twins Penelope and Leo and youngest daughter Felicity

The Independent UK

Abbigail Smith: Woman’s death prompts fresh calls for public inquiry into scandal-hit mental health trust

Exclusive: There have been almost 100 patient deaths linked to the trust in the past year

Liverpool Echo

Man helps turn dead farm animals into food for lions

Andrew Goatman is a man who farmers call on a regular basis when heartbreak is around the corner

Belfast Live

Co Tyrone restaurants join 'bring your own food scheme' for autistic children

Máire Coyle is hoping other restaurants will get on board with the scheme that would help families with autistic children

Chronicle Live

Small Gateshead shop goes TikTok viral after zookeeper in Florida gives sweets to animals

The TikTok has so far had over 3m views after it went viral in Florida

Liverpool Echo

Mum who has campaigned since son's death will receive OBE from Queen

"I accept the OBE on behalf of Oliver and people whose voices aren’t always heard."

Daily Mirror

'My autistic son hurts me and himself in sleepless nights caused by frustration'

Kristian Jones, 12, has trouble sleeping and mum Gemma Jones sees her son change from a 'happy and smiley' boy to someone who will hurt them both at night

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