LDT Editor 2242 posts 0 comments

The National Autistic Society (NAS) has praised Channel 4 show The Undateables for showing the reality of life with Asperger's syndrome, but criticised its "crass" title for putting people off watching.
Read More...

Care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released another 18 reports into learning disability residential facilities and found that only a third were fully compliant with the 2 essential standards it investigated.
Read More...

A mother who took her local authority to court over the treatment of her autistic son, who was locked in a padded room several times a day – during a previous placement organised by the council – says he has made “remarkable” progress in…
Read More...

Education charity Filmclub has released a new resource for teachers on the subject of autism and other related conditions.
Read More...

Mystery shoppers are helping to improve the quality of services provided by a local NHS Foundation Trust.
Read More...

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to publish a quality standard for children with autism, which will set out what high-quality care should consist of.
Read More...

Family animation The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists is to be the next Autism Friendly Film, support provider Dimensions and cinema chain ODEON have announced. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists will be shown in more than…
Read More...

A significant number of care homes have still not yet trained their staff about the implications of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) more than 2 years after they were introduced, a review by care regulator the Care Quality…
Read More...

Children and young people with disabilities are waiting toolong for services according to a report from care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Read More...

A new campaign to improve job opportunities for people with autism has been launched at a Parliamentary reception.
Read More...