The Latest Breaking News on Autism

Campaign aims to boost number of young adults with SEND in work by 10,000

The charity DFN Project Search aims to help 10,000 young adults with special educational needs and disability into paid work…

The Independent UK

Woman's 4-year fight to free autistic brother, 27, 'locked away' in mental health unit

Elliot Dodds, 27, who was kept in an assessment treatment unit after being diagnosed with autism and epilepsy has finally…

Daily Mirror

Glow Walk returns to Belfast to raise vital funds for NI's Autism services

It will support Autism NI’s Helpline service which supports over 6,600 individuals every year

Belfast Live

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Governor releases Hindi version of ‘Advaitha and Autism’

The Hindu

Air pollution ‘causes brain damage raising risk of depression and autism in children’, new study shows

Research from Rotterdam found those who grew up around busy roads had abnormal white matter

The Independent UK

Dublin mam vows to stage protest outside the Dail to get autistic son into special school

Her youngest son seven-year-old Jefferson has autism and she is campaigning for him to get a place at a special…

Dublin Live

'Friendly' café giving jobs people 'wouldn't be allowed to do'

"It's a very nice café for people to come to and have something to eat"

Liverpool Echo

Sam Bailey shares sweet post about her autistic son two years after his diagnosis

X Factor winner Sam Bailey has spoken candidly about her son's diagnosis with autism, after he struggled to deal with…

Daily Mirror

Cafe at the heart of community reopens its doors

Bromborough Pool Garden Centre and cafe - staffed entirely by autistic volunteers - has finally reopened

Liverpool Echo

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What is Gogglebox's Tom Malone Jr up to now - from autism diagnosis to model girlfriend and Celebrity Mastermind

Tom Malone Jr recently revealed to his followers that he has been diagnosed with autism

Leeds Live

Melanie Sykes opens up about being prescribed medical Cannabis for anxiety

Melanie Sykes took to her Instagram stories to talk about living with autism and anxiety in a candid video

Daily Mirror

‘The smile says it all’: the Cornish surf school for disabled people

Newquay-based Coastal Crusaders brings the joys and freedom of the ocean to many children who never thought it possible

The Guardian - UK

Nivedita Sengupta's book talks about autism and emits a ray of hope for all such parents

Autism does not trouble me, says Medha Sengupta, during the launch of the book 'Above and Beyond: A journey with…

The Times of India

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Thomas the Tank Engine Adds an Autistic Character

This beloved and lucrative kids' franchise returns with a new character kids will love.

The Street

Thomas & Friends adds first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The latest addition to Thomas the Tank Engine was developed in collaboration with autistic writers and is voiced by a…

Chronicle Live

NI mum on how autistic son inspired new higher education qualification

“My three-year-old son Ted has autism, which is why I’m such a passionate advocate for autism and special needs”

Belfast Live

Thomas & Friends introduces first autistic character to kids' TV favourite

Meet Bruno the Brake Car

Wales Online

SA primary schools to get autism teachers

The South Australian government has begun rolling out a program to appoint autism inclusion teachers in every primary school from…

AAP

Thomas & Friends introducing show's first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The new role of Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia from Reading, who…

Daily Mirror

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Thomas & Friends to introduce first autistic character Bruno the Brake Car

The new role will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia.

The Independent UK

Dad hails 'huge' benefits rugby training has for autistic children

The programme helps children autism with their confidence, self-esteem, and social interaction.

Belfast Live

Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate

A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some on the spectrum…

Bangkok Post

South Korean Netflix hit 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sparks autism debate

Seoul (AFP) - A hit Netflix K-drama about a high-functioning autistic lawyer is prompting soul-searching in South Korea, where some…

AFP

Parent with disability raises 'poverty trap' fears in Hunter's public housing system

Ms Moorhouse, 45, was served an eviction notice on a private rental earlier this year and has struggled to find…

Newcastle Herald

Mum accuses council of 'bullying' her into sending autistic son to mainstream school

Emma Peters claims that because her six-year-old son Lucky has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), he cannot attend…

Daily Mirror