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Autism

Quarter of disabled children fall out of benefits system in adulthood

Alison Bloomer Aug 21, 2024

Learning difficulties

New taskforce announces plans to improve ADHD services across England

Autism

People in York facing ‘endless waits’ for autism and ADHD assessments

Debate

ADHD: why are clinic referrals on the rise?

Learning difficulties

People with ADHD at greater risk of certain mental health issues

Children with SEND in North East receiving less educational support

Lauren Nicolle Jul 31, 2023

Education

Children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in the North East of England are receiving less help…

Some children waiting up to seven years for ADHD and autism assessments

Lauren Nicolle Jul 17, 2023

Autism

An investigation by The House has revealed that children with suspected ADHD and autism are waiting up to seven…

ADHD charities question impartiality of BBC documentary on private assessments

Alison Bloomer May 16, 2023

Learning difficulties

A number of charities have slammed a recent BBC documentary that examined private assessments for the diagnosis of…

New melatonin insomnia product launched for children with ADHD

Alison Bloomer Oct 26, 2022

Learning difficulties

The UK’s first melatonin product for insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years old with attention…

Where are the BAME dyslexic role models?

Atif Choudhury Oct 7, 2020

Learning difficulties

Atif Choudhury, CEO of Diverse and Ability, calls for greater visibility of dyslexic role models for BAME…

School forced to reinstate and apologise for unlawful discrimination of disabled…

LDT Editor Sep 4, 2019

Education

The parents of a pupil living with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sensory processing…

ADHD diagnosis and medication gives MSP Daniel Johnson a new lease of life

Darren Devine Mar 21, 2019

Autism

MSP Daniel Johnson found his life to be chaotic and difficult to cope with. Now diagnosed with ADHD, he understands…

New pilot to test technologies that diagnose and manage ADHD launched

LDT Editor Oct 13, 2016

Learning difficulties

New technologies that help with the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…

Dyslexia Awareness Week to highlight importance of identifying the condition

LDT Editor Sep 30, 2016

Learning difficulties

The importance of identifying dyslexia is the theme of this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, which runs from October…

Call to end stigmatisation of people living with ADHD

LDT Editor Sep 19, 2016

Learning difficulties

People living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should stop being stigmatised as underachievers,…

Charity urges employers to do more to make adjustments for people with dyslexia in…

LDT Editor Feb 10, 2016

Learning difficulties

A dyslexia charity has called for employers to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace for employees with…

Children with learning difficulties at risk of being left behind in school without…

LDT Editor Nov 6, 2015

Education

A generation of children with learning difficulties are at risk of being left behind in school if extra government…

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