New service for adults with autism in Belfast
A new information and signposting service that covers a wide range of information needs for adults with autism was launched by Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells. The Belfast Adult
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Autism social worker struck off for turning up to work drunk
A Moray social worker who worked with young people affected by autism has been struck off after turning up for work drunk. A Scottish Social Services (SSSC) conduct committee heard
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Caesarean sections raise autism risk by 23%, new report
Babies born through Caesarean section are more likely to develop autism, a new study claims. In a report published today in an international scientific journal, academics warn increasingly popular C-section
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Care worker convicted of assaulting autistic man
An Inverness care worker has been convicted of assaulting an autistic resident in a unit run by charity The Richmond Fellowship Scotland. At Inverness Sheriff Court, Sheriff Margaret Neilson heard
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LGO find Knowsley council fail in care of vulnerable man
For more than two years, Knowsley MBC did not follow proper planning, review and assessment processes for a young man living in supported accommodation, a Local Government Ombudsman investigation has
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NAS reveals ‘devastating scale’ of abuse in new survey
There is a “devastating scale” of neglect and abuse experienced by adults with autism, a charity has warned. Many are staying at home because they are afraid of being abused
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Report: Designing living environments with adults with autism
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how a people-centred, design-led approach to the different needs and aspirations of adults with autism could help inform the
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Schools failing as many as 28K autistic children
Thousands of children with autism are being illegally excluded from school, new research suggests. Youngsters with the condition are being asked to stay at home, miss out on school trips
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New autism care standards outlined
Care for people with autism is “varied” across England, health leaders have warned. While there is no cure for autism, a range of treatments can help improve the symptoms, yet
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Executive ‘committed’ to supporting people with Autism
Health Minister Edwin Poots has told the Assembly the Executive is committed to supporting people with autism. The Minister was speaking as he launched the cross departmental Autism Strategy (2013
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