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Should the term global development delay be replaced with development disability after the age of five to remove the implication that it is 'temporary'?
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A new report from the TES shows that four out of five schools in the UK do not have enough funding to support SEND students.
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The National Autistic Society has called out 'offensive' comments on autism made by MP Kemi Badenoch in her report Conservatism in Crisis.
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The Law Commission has launched a consultation on children's social care law as it is currently out of date, in accessible and potentially unfair. 
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United Response has appointed Andrew Marsden as their new president. He comes with over 30 years of board experience and has been a Trustee for several national charities.
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Mencap has announced the appointment of three new members to its executive team: Chris Chalkley, Laura Rees and Mary Mawhinney.
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Ambitious about Autism has announced Robert Bishop as their new Chair of the Board of Trustees starting in November.
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A new study has found that siblings of autistic children have a 20% higher chance of being diagnosed with autism too compared to the general population.
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Free NHS eyesight, hearing and dental checks are to be offered to young people with SEND in residential special schools and colleges across England.
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The DWP has issued a six month warning for people with a learning disability who receive tax credit benefits about the move to Universal Credit.
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