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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 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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A new landmark research project will examine how biological and environmental factors impact on the wellbeing of autistic individuals.
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Two parents of young adult daughters with varying needs have set up Willow Tree Club, which provides online interactive activities for people with additional needs.
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The Government's long-awaited National Disability Strategy has been criticised by disability charities for not having a concrete investment plan to meet some of its big long-term goals, like ensuring fairness and equality.
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A record-breaking number of autistic young people have internships in government departments across the UK as part of the Autism Exchange programme.
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The Government has published its National Autism Strategy for autistic children, young people and adults for the next five years. By the end of the strategy, it wants to demonstrate that it has transformed autistic people and their…
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The Government has responded to the Care Quality Commission's  report on restraint, segregation and seclusion and accepted in full or in principle all the recommendations where the Department of Health and Social Care is identified as the…
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The National Autistic Society has welcomed the Government response to the public consultation of the Mental Health Act White Paper, which includes proposals to find the best way to change the definition of “mental disorder” so it no longer…
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The Palliative Care for People with Learning Disabilities Network (PCPLD) has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2021.
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