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Ex-MP Jared O'Mara who 'did cocaine instead of work' tried to claim £52,000 from taxpayers to fund drug habit

Jared O'Mara has been jailed for four years for making fraudulent expenses claims to fund his drug habit while serving as a Member of Parliament

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Labour MP guilty of expenses fraud to fund cocaine habit

Jared O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim taxpayers’ cash to fund his cocaine habit.

The Independent UK

Baby talk could be used to diagnose autism years earlier

"The fact we can reliably identify children with autism using such a simple and rapid test is really remarkable"

Wales Online

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Bridgerton star prepares for huge fundraising challenge ahead of World Autism Day

Actor Simon Lennon, who starred in the first season of Bridgerton and enjoyed a stint on Emmerdale, is urging people to sign up for the Walk for Autism challenge and raise some vital funds

Daily Mirror

Ex-Labour MP Jared O’Mara guilty of £24K expenses fraud to fund drug habit

Jared O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim taxpayers’ cash to fund his cocaine habit.

The Independent UK

Brendan Fraser 'blamed himself' for son's autism diagnosis after 'smoking weed in college'

Oscar nominated The Whale actor Brendan Fraser said he felt as though he'd been 'hit over the head with a baseball bat' after his son Griffin was diagnosed with autism and immediately blamed himself

Daily Mirror

Damning report says inadequate care service put people put 'at risk of avoidable harm’

The Elms, in Middleton, provides supported living and home care services to people with autism, learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

Manchester Evening News

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Being diagnosed as autistic as an adult can be costly and difficult, especially for women, marginalised people, and regional Australians

Learning you're autistic as an adult can be fraught with challenges, but these people are determined to embrace their autistic identity.

ABC News

Belfast autism support group hails inclusive leisure centre progress

"Conversation with groups like Colin Autism Support have revealed a severe lack of services for people with autism"

Belfast Live

Melanie Sykes is releasing a book about autism diagnosis: What are the signs of undiagnosed autism in adults?

As the presenter prepares to share her experiences in more depth, Imy Brighty-Potts talks experts about getting diagnosed as an adult.

The Independent UK

Fears vulnerable patients left with 'nowhere to turn' by pending closure of failing autism and mental health service

Heywood-based LANCuk made the decision to end its autism and ADHD ‘pathway’ after being rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission for the fourth time in five years.

Manchester Evening News

ADHD, autism and more: What to know about your child’s neuro-developmental assessment

Getting the right assessment can be surprisingly difficult. But there are ways you can get the most out of the process.

The New Daily

Melanie Sykes opens up about being diagnosed with autism at 51

The Des and Mel presenter is due to speak further about the "life-changing" diagnosis in a tell-all book

Nottingham Post

Federal $2m funding for Autism Cooperative Research Centre to build inclusiveness

Some $2 million in research funding for Brisbane's Autism Cooperative Research Centre will be used to inform educators, employers and health professionals on ways to be more inclusive of people living with autism.

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Wondering about ADHD, autism and your child’s development? What to know about getting a neurodevelopmental assessment

With childcare and schools starting the new year, parents might be anxiously wondering how their child will adapt in a new learning environment. Some parents may be concerned about their child’s development or that they need specialised support.

Daily Mirror

Melanie Sykes opens up on trauma and how she dealt with later-life health diagnosis

The TV presenter Melanie Sykes has announced she has been diagnosed as autistic at the age of 51, in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Jared O’Mara ‘thoroughly rotten’, prosecutor in fraud trial says

Former Labour MP came up with ‘a series of scams’ to fund his ‘galloping’ cocaine habit, court told

ABC News

Autism inclusion teachers begin student support roles in South Australian classrooms

Hundreds of autism inclusion teachers have begun their new roles in South Australian schools, with the aim of sharing their skills with the state's 18,000 classroom staff.

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Autism Gold Coast pays tribute to co-founder Wendy Sleeman after her body found in car in Brisbane

Wendy Sleeman – whose body was found in a car at a Brisbane apartment complex this week – helped establish an autism support service on the Gold Coast.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘It takes all of us’: Jason and Kylie Kelce are driving forces for the Eagles Autism Foundation

PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Hammond stood five years ago in the auditorium of the Eagles practice facility, invited at the end of a team meeting to speak about the franchise’s new charitable foundation. She had been recently hired to start the Eagles Autism Foundation and needed some help. She needed the…

Daily Record

Aberfoyle father and daughter adventurers take on latest big challenge

The pair are trekking across thousands of miles of trails to raise awareness of autism.

ABC News

Could hiring more neurodivergent people help fix Australia's skills shortage?

Is hiring more neurodivergent people like Jacinta Reynolds one solution to Australia's skills shortage?

The Guardian - UK

GP was not told Plymouth shooter had shotgun certificate, inquest hears

Dr Ben Dawson had declined to acknowledge Jake Davison’s suitability to own a weapon, inquest hears

The Independent UK

GP never knew killer Jake Davison was granted shotgun certificate, inquest told

The doctor told an inquest into the death of the gunman’s five victims he had no further contact with police after declining to provide information.

Tribune News Service

Unmet needs: Critics cite failures in health care for vulnerable foster children

One night last month, a 9-year-old boy who had autism and talked about killing himself was among about 70 foster care children and youth under state supervision sleeping in hotels across Georgia.

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