August 2013

Children whose mothers needed drugs to start giving birth are slightly more likely to have autism according to new US research which also highlights that boys are most at risk of having the condition as a result of induced labour.
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A comedian with Asperger’s syndrome is to perform a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival questioning what it means to be ‘special’ or ‘normal’.
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Worcestershire County Council is set to implement its policy to limit expenditure on social care packages for those living in the community after a High Court judge ruled that its consultation and decision making procedure, which led to it…
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Autism affects male and female brains differently, a study of 120 brain scans has suggested, and more research is needed to understand how autism affects females, according to the researchers.
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Members of a successful football team representing a secure residential centre for people with learning difficulties and mental health conditions have become better able to cope with their issues as a result of taking up the sport.
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Caroline White, whose son Seb was the first child with Down’s syndrome to feature in a major UK high street advertising campaign for M and S last Christmas is backing Mencap’s call for superhero stories as part of Learning Disability Week…
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Secretary of State for Children and Families Edward Timpson has announced a series of reforms for special educational needs (SEN) in schools to be implemented by September 2014.
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A garden for adults with learning difficulties at Lynfords and The Mashes homes is being transformed into an environment to delight the service user’s senses.
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The Houses of Parliament Outreach Service has developed a package of learning resources to help adults with learning disabilities understand how Parliament works.
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