August 2021

A group of autistic young people have created resources to share their experiences of receiving an autism diagnosis and to help others going through the process feel 'less alone’.  
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In the supported accommodation and residential care sector, advanced technology is proving its potential to improve lives while alleviating the pressure on resources. 
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The frequency with which young people with special educational needs and disabilities were picked on or hurt by their siblings increased during the first lockdown in the UK, according to new research.
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A new landmark research project will examine how biological and environmental factors impact on the wellbeing of autistic individuals.
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With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games set to begin today (24th August), Virgin Media have launched a new campaign to support Great Britain's competing athletes. 
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New research by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) has found that 80% of disabled people working in UK television believe their disability has adversely affected their career, while 77% said their career options are…
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Various studies have researched rates of autism in males compared to females, with the most recent data estimating that autism is at least three times as common in boys than it is in girls. But what about autistic women?
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Mind and the National Autistic Society have published a new guide to help professionals working with autistic adults dealing with anxiety, depression and loneliness.
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With just 13 athletes with learning disabilities competing for Team GB in this year’s Paralympics (out of the 209 disabled athletes taking part), Mencap are calling for greater inclusion and representation of people with learning…
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Sprout Therapy have created a free guide for parents of autistic children who struggle to fall and stay asleep at night, providing various methods which could help to improve overall sleep time and quality.
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