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Kerry Ann has Trisomy X chromosome syndrome.

Darren Devine explores questions facing the charity care sector following abuse at the Mendip House home run by the National Autistic Society.

Trials are underway for a wristband that monitors physiological changes that may precede aggression. Darren Devine discusses how such technology could change the lives of autistic people, their families, and their carers.

Going to the dentist can be overwhelming for autistic children.

Animal therapy is growing in popularity.

Saluting Stay Up Late's 'Unordinary Conference'.

MSP Daniel Johnson found his life to be chaotic and difficult to cope with. Now diagnosed with ADHD, he understands the symptoms that have affected him since he was a child. Speaking to Darren Devine, he reflects upon how receiving a diagnosis - and appropriate medication - has changed his life.  

When a child with a learning disability turns 18, parents can find themselves feeling marginalised as social workers take charge of key decision making at best interest meetings.

Darren Devine discusses how moving people from hospitals to community settings can be antithetical to the spirit of transforming care. 

Grainne Eloi, Interim Head of Mental Health Services at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, discusses how new technology reduces unnecessarily long hospital stays.