In the field of learning difficulties there has been a revolution in professional understanding and user aspirations towards delivery of services. Institutional models no longer prevail; language, attitudes and practices
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Two people have been charged with murdering a woman with learning difficulties. Steven Beard, aged 34, of Rowland Avenue, Bentley and 35-year-old Julie Beard, of Heather Close in Walsall will
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The health and wellbeing benefits of care farming are being overlooked by many health professionals as they simply do not know enough about it, according to a new report. Essex
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Scottish Ministers are continuing their commitment to develop and enhance services for people with autism and we are now seeking applications for innovation and development funding which will be available
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National deafblind charity, Sense, has launched a new resource for primary healthcare staff on supporting patients with a dual sensory loss. The ‘It All Adds Up’ guide has been developed
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Autistic traits may be socially disabling but are also linked to original thought and creativity, research has shown. Scientists found that when asked to provide solutions to a problem, people
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A new book questioning some of the assumptions underpinning the work of speech and language therapists – and their education and training – has been launched. Speech and Language Therapy
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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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Children who “grow out” of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have higher IQs than those who do not, a study has shown. Around one in 20 children are affected by
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