New blood and urine test could lead to earlier Autism diagnosis
Scientists have developed a blood and urine test that can detect autism in children. Researchers at the University of Warwick said the test, believed to be the first of its
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Mother loses court fight to stop severely autistic son being given antipsychotic drug
A woman who wanted to stop medics giving her 13-year-old autistic son an antipsychotic drug has lost a family court fight. The teenager, who has a severe learning disability, was
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Inquiry urges nationwide changes to care placements following cruelty at autism care home
Nationwide changes should be made to the way care placements are managed, a report has said, after an inquiry into the “cruel” mistreatment of residents at a care home for
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Labour MP urges action over ‘fake medicine’ sold to families to treat autism
A Labour MP has called on the Health Secretary to act very quickly to stop the “dreadful” trade in “fake medicine” sold to families with an autistic child. Barry Sheerman
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Sheffield’s social science festival to put spotlight on autism
The public’s perception of autism will be one of the major themes explored next week as the Festival of Social Science returns to Sheffield. The free festival, which is funded
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McGuire to head up ‘major social care provider’ as charities announce merger
Two charities providing support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, have announced they are to merge. Choice Support and mcch, who will soon operate as Partnership Support
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Heriot-Watt develop facial expressions robot which ‘could help autistic adults find work’
A robot which teaches people key facial expressions could help boost the employment outlook for autistic adults, researchers have claimed. The current UK unemployment rate is 4.4% but just 14%
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Taking multivitamins in pregnancy may reduce autism risk in children – study
Taking multivitamins in early pregnancy may reduce the risk of children developing autism, research suggests. Experts found that children whose mothers had taken the vitamins were around half as likely
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Children’s character aims to show life through eyes of those on Autism Spectrum
Helping people to see life through the eyes of those on the autistic spectrum is the aim of new children’s TV show Pablo, its creator has said. Grainne McGuinness (pictured)
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Academic recognised by PM with award for campaigning work with autistic children
Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis has been chosen by Prime Minister Theresa May to receive the 765th Points of Light award for her campaigning to get autistic children involved in sports and
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