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Mother loses discrimination challenge against housing association and council

By Sam Tobin5th February 2019News England

A single mother in north London has lost a High Court discrimination claim against a housing association which prioritises Orthodox Jews. The mother-of-four, known only as Z, claimed that the

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

By Alex Green23rd January 2019Engage

Gogglebox star Dom Parker has said he hopes a new programme exploring whether cannabis can help his autistic son can improve – and maybe save – the lives of others.

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

By The Press Association16th January 2019News Scotland

The Scottish Government has been urged to review how local authorities are supporting children and young people with complex and high level needs. It comes as part of a campaign

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

By Ella Pickover5th December 201823rd December 2018News England

Care for autistic children is “not good enough”, ministers have said, as they launched a review into the Government’s autism strategy. Care Minister Caroline Dinenage (pictured) said that many autistic

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

By The Press Association23rd November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

The number of children suffering from emotional distress is “increasing exponentially”, the chair of specialist taskforce reviewing mental health care for youngsters has warned. Dame Denise Coia said that combined

Costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by £2bn by 2025

By Iain MacDonald19th November 201823rd December 2018News England

The costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities is projected to increase by almost £2bn by 2025 – with England’s largest councils warning that unless these ‘enormous’ costs are

University completes largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits

By Iain MacDonald15th November 20183rd January 2019Education & Training

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have completed the world’s largest ever study of typical sex differences and autistic traits. They tested and confirmed two long-standing psychological theories: the Empathising-Systemising

Labour attacks Government on ‘bedlam-like conditions’ for people with learning disabilities

By Jennifer McKiernan and Richard Wheeler6th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Labour has attacked Bedlam-like conditions for people with learning disabilities. Shadow health minister Barbara Keeley said the current situation was “nothing short of a national scandal” with patients being treated

Call to close ‘often disgraceful’ institutions for people with learning disabilities

By Andrew Woodcock5th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has indicated he is ready to consider calls to close all institutions for people with learning difficulties or autism. The call came from Sir Stephen Bubb,

Report warns 1,200 people with learning disabilities dying prematurely every year

By Jennifer Cockerell5th November 201823rd December 2018News England

People with learning disabilities will die 15-20 years sooner on average than the general population, resulting in 1,200 premature deaths every year, a report has warned. The University College London

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Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

University completes largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits

Labour attacks Government on ‘bedlam-like conditions’ for people with learning disabilities

Call to close ‘often disgraceful’ institutions for people with learning disabilities

Report warns 1,200 people with learning disabilities dying prematurely every year

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Autism / Aspergers / ADHD

Mother loses discrimination challenge against housing association and council

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

Scottish Government urged to review support for vulnerable children

Care for autistic children ‘not good enough’ as Government launch review into strategy

Number of Scots children suffering emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told

Costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities could increase by £2bn by 2025

University completes largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits

Labour attacks Government on ‘bedlam-like conditions’ for people with learning disabilities

Call to close ‘often disgraceful’ institutions for people with learning disabilities

Report warns 1,200 people with learning disabilities dying prematurely every year