October 2014

The first in a four part series, from Cerebra, discussing parents' common worries about education with special or additional needs.
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This report briefly outlines some systemic reasonable adjustments in primary care and acute health services, and outlines a small number of priority interventions for health conditions that may be particularly important in reducing…
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A multimedia toolkit that aims to show the benefits of apprenticeships, work-based training and paid work for people with learning disabilities and employers.
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Learning disability charity United Response has published the latest edition of its easy read newspaper 'Easy News', with a lead feature on the MP’s vote to "axe the bedroom tax".
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Elizabeth Pellicano, Adam Dinsmore and Tony Charman - Autism, Volume 18(7) October 2014The rise in the measured prevalence of autism has been accompanied by much new research and research investment internationally. This study sought to…
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A new trampolining and gymnastics scheme for adults with autism has been launched by the Wirral Autistic Society to encourage people to get involved in the sports.
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The learning disability sector needs to keep pushing if more people with learning disabilities are to move out of assessment and treatment units before another abuse scandal occurs.
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Many people with a learning disability have an interest in politics and want to vote, but a significant percentage feel excluded from the process and so aren’t able to exercise their democratic right, a survey has found.
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Seven people have been charged with conspiracy to falsely imprison and conspiracy to ill-treat vulnerable adults residing in their homes.
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The findings from the first round of Dyslexia Action's Sound Check Project have revealed that specialist teaching resulted in a phonics check pass-rate of 60% for children with special educational needs compared with the national SEN pass…
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