April 2025

How far are autistic youngsters vulnerable to falling under the spell of violent extremism? The government's anti-terror strategy suggests they are massively over-represented among those taken in by violent rhetoric.
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A network of disability campaigners recently held a day of action to help end inappropriate detention of autistic people in mental health hospitals.
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A new report from Amnesty International examined the UK social security system and found that political choices about welfare cuts have pushed people into poverty.
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A FOI request has found that almost nine out of ten current PIP standard daily living awards could fail on renewal due to the 4-point rule.
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The National Autistic Society has responded to comments made by Nigel Farage at his press conference today, claiming that children with SEND are being "over diagnosed".
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Heathrow airport assistance staff will begin industrial action tomorrow (24 April), which will have a 'significant impact' on passengers with learning disabilities and restricted mobility.
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A study has found that adults with learning disabilities living in community settings as still receiving a high proportion of off licence psychotropic medicines.
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A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that one in 31 school age children in the US has a diagnosis of autism.
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A group of charities is calling for urgent action as the government continues to miss its target to reduce the number of autistic people and people with a learning disability in mental health hospitals in England.
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