The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has published ‘The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School age Children in Northern Ireland 2015’. Key Facts and Figures:
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Cardiff University psychologists have developed the first self-assessment test designed to help clinicians diagnose autism in adults Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the test measures the
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The National Autistic Society (NAS) is asking people with autism aged 25 or younger and their parents about their experiences of education in England as the new SEN system is implemented. Last
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An unprecedented piece of research into the language used by autism communities to describe autism was released this week. The research by The National Autistic Society (NAS), the Royal College of
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The charity Scottish Autism have been awarded a 3Star Recognised for Excellence (R4E) Award by Quality Scotland in recognition of their commitment to achieving organisational excellence and dedication towards continuous
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The criminal justice sector must adapt to ensure that people with autism are provided with the best possible support. That was the message from Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, David Ford,
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A pilot project by London South Bank University (LSBU) researchers will examine the benefits of goal-directed mentoring for young people on the autism spectrum Sponsored by Research Autism, the two-year
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A new study has highlighted the potential for pet dogs to reduce stress in parents of children with autism. A team of psychologists and animal behaviour experts at the University
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A new one-year plan to address priorities for action for children, young people and adults with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) has been published by the Welsh Government. The new interim
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New research shows that children with autism are better at combining information about moving objects than their peers, which may explain why they experience sensory overload. The study conducted by
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