Autism

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

A therapy session at Burlington House

The 'neurodiverse' school combining in-house therapy and life skills

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Cillian O Connor

Watch: I'm autistic. I felt invisible before discovering magic

Gregg Wallace judges on BBC1's Masterchef

Gregg Wallace steps back from Masterchef amid misconduct investigation

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Pontefract Racecourse is now an officially recognised ‘Autism Friendly’ venue. Picture: James Hardisty

Pontefract earns official accreditation as first autism friendly racecourse

L-R Pete Taylor, Andrew Whittle, Emma-Louise Taylor, Lauren Mcneal and Andy Carpenter

Leeds recruiter paves the way for bold businesses with neurodiversity agenda

Finley Bollen, six, dresses in an officer's hat and outfit everyday - keeping his town and its people safe on the roads.

Watch: Meet the police-obsessed youngster keeping the streets safe

Destiny Mitchell, 26, is homeless and has turned a bus stop into a temporary home on the Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Watch: Our home is a disused bus shelter...it's going to be demolished

Pontefract Racecourse is to be the first to host Autism in Racing Racedays at every meeting in 2024.

Pontefract Racecourse set to be 'autism friendly' for every meeting in 2024

Playing with dolls can aid children with their social development

Cadbury axes iconic popular treat

Did you know what the different colours mean? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what it means if you see a blue or teal pumpkin this Halloween

A group that helps young people with autism may have to close down because the rent to use its centre has increased.

Wakefield autism support group under threat after increase in rent charges
A ‘lifeline’ support group for vulnerable young people with autism is under threat after its rent was increased.
James Carney

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Autism not linked to eating fish during pregnancy '“ large new study

Blood test for autism developed for earlier diagnosis

Micky Lockey from Hemsworth is to spend 50 hours locked in glass box to raise awareness of autism

Security guard to be locked in box for charity

Living with autism: Early diagnosis is platform for a much brighter future

Date:22th October 2013.
Jonny Mitchell, head teacher of Thornhill Community Academy, Thornhill, Dewsbury.

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