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Bursting with sound and eye-catching animation, educational apps are designed to engage even those with the shortest attention spans and who have sensory overload.
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At its worst, catatonia in autism can lead to immobility, dependence for all daily living and become life-threatening. Studies suggest between 12-18% of autistic people may show varying levels of catatonia. Darren Devine reports.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people with a learning disability can struggle to find a safe space to talk about sexuality and meet others facing the same challenges.
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Learning disability clubs nights are popping up all around the UK as part of a growing inclusion agenda. But just how inclusive are these nights when all too often the socialising stops around 9pm with support staff not paid to work beyond…
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Mary Hunt set up her own firm encouraging people with Down's syndrome and learning disabilities to live healthier lifestyles after watching her son struggle to walk on holiday when his weight ballooned.
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In this guest blog journalist Darren Devine profiles the parents and campaign groups around the UK leading the way in resisting the impact of austerity.
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It has been the subject of endless protocols, campaigns and initiatives. Yet despite all these good intentions, children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, still, end up as the victims of bullying.
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