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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Good Practice Handbook for Colleges on Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities and Autism into Work
This handbook is for colleges that want to improve the employment chances of their students who have learning disabilities and autism. Currently, the number of adults with learning disabilities who
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Prevalence and incidence rates of autism in the UK – Podcast
BMJ Open editor-in-chief Trish Groves talks to Hershel Jick, Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program, Boston University School of Medicine, about his paper looking into prevalence and rates of autism in
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People with autism should be supported throughout their lives
We must maximise the potential, participation and inclusion of people living with autism throughout their lives and at the same time provide support to their families. That was the message
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