Autism

Eight out of 10 autistic children find going to school so stressful that they experience anxiety. Of those, 58%…

The need for autism-specific respite care has become so critical that social workers have been 'begging' for help…

MPs have called on the government to put in place measures to improve diagnosis times for autism and support a…

A school in Cheadle has been using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) with young people with autism to change their…

'Mate' crime affects 80% of people with autism in Merseyside according to a survey conducted by charity Autism…

In this guest blog, Mark Goodman, chief executive officer of MyLife, a residential support service in Hartlepool…

The first national autism strategy for adults in England.

A Tribunal has encouraged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to trial changes to its fit-for-work benefits…

A guide produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).

An evaluation report issued for consultation.

A Department of Health consultation that seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism…

A good practice handbook for colleges on supporting students with learning disabilities and autism into work.

A referral checklist aimed at supporting people to move from Assessment and Treatment Units or Long Stay…

Annual statistical report from the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability.

Ruled Out is a campaign launched by Ambitious about Autism which aims to stop children with autism missing out on…