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Specialised dance classes for children on the autism spectrum in South and Southwest London have been expanded thanks to a funding boost from a charity.
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The Anti-Bullying Alliance has launched new resources for school staff to help tackle the homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying of disabled young people and those with special educational needs.
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Children with learning and/or physical disabilities from several London boroughs had the opportunity to play tennis at an annual event held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London recently.
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Fantasy adventure films Goosebumps and Capture the Flag lead the Autism Friendly Films line-up for February, service provider Dimensions has announced.
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Subtle brain differences have been identified in adult males with autism spectrum disorder, thanks to research using novel brain imaging technology.
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A new approach to supporting people with learning disabilities has resulted in a 60% fall in behaviour that challenges, according to randomised control trials.
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Many learning disability services are maintaining or improving quality, according to regulator the Care Quality Commission, and it is hoped that this continued. Andrea Sutcliffe spoke to Simon Cramp in an exclusive interview.
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Recommendations for change have been made to improve the care of vulnerable people by the Mental Welfare Commission, following the case of a woman with autism who took her own life.
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The Court of Appeal has ruled that the spare room subsidy – or ‘bedroom tax’ – discriminated against a victim of domestic violence and the family of a teenager with disabilities.
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A new housing development has opened in Ormesby offering 12 specially designed one-bedroom apartments for individuals with learning disabilities.
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