Dame Christine Lenehan was asked by the Department of Health to take a strategic overview and recommend what practical action can be taken to co-ordinate care, support and treatment for
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Prison is not an easy ride – not least for those with autism spectrum disorder. We know from experience that some prisoners are more vulnerable to bullying and victimisation, more
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A new waiting time target, an improved diagnostic pathway and a better integrated service for adults and children with autism was announced by the Minister for Social Services and Public
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A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) student has launched a campaign to show that having Asperger’s syndrome should pose no barriers to living a full and happy life. Jenny Brooks
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A new electronic mobile phone and tablet app developed by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and partners has been launched to improve information sharing and support for children and
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A leading charity has called for urgent measures to boost the “woefully low” employment levels of people with a learning disability. Mencap said public attitudes were contributing to the fact
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The National Autistic Society have launched a video to draw attention to how autistic people have been repeatedly let down by Government programmes and overlooked by employers. New research has found
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An experimental autism therapy that helps parents communicate with their children has had a record level of success in reducing core symptoms of the condition. A trial involving daily 20
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A new service for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was officially launched by The Cedar Foundation and the Western Trust at Derry Central Library recently. This specialist service aims
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Dr Luke Beardon from Sheffield Hallam University’s Autism Centre has won two awards at the inaugural UK Autism Hero Awards. Organised by the Anna Kennedy Online Charity, the Autism Hero
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