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New autism care standards outlined

By Iain MacDonald21st January 2014News England

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

Executive ‘committed’ to supporting people with Autism

By Iain MacDonald16th January 2014News Northern Ireland

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

Good Practice Handbook for Colleges on Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities and Autism into Work

By Iain MacDonald7th January 2014Reports & Resources

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

Prevalence and incidence rates of autism in the UK – Podcast

By Iain MacDonald20th December 2013Reports & Resources

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

People with autism should be supported throughout their lives

By Iain MacDonald28th November 2013News Northern Ireland

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