autism
Autistic child ‘unnecessarily restrained’ by Northern Ireland health trust
Western trust criticised over failure to carry out assessment, to consult mother and for restraining boy unnecessarily
Children in England waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy diagnoses – data
The Children’s Commissioner said the findings were ‘a stark reminder of the daily fight children and their families face seeking support’.
‘We have such a long way to go with access for disabled people’ - autistic artist Jody O’Neill
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: autistic writer and actor Jody O’Neill
‘Autism in the Air’ initiative taking off at Belfast City Airport
‘The feedback we’ve received from the public has been overwhelmingly positive’ - Bill Doole, duty manager at Belfast City Airport
Co Tyrone schoolgirls ‘Kick for Autism’ in 32 counties across four days
Tori Crawford and Megan Skeffington kicked a point in every county to raise funds for autism charities
Seeing in colour and listening in pictures - Radio review
Treat your ears to a splash of colour from the best in creative radio
Facing a long wait for your child’s autism assessment? How to support them in the meantime
There are amazing parental support groups out there, both online and in person.
Autism may be associated with altered gut microbiome in children – study
The findings could be used to diagnosis the condition in the future, experts have said.
Five UK schools named on global prize shortlist
Two schools for children with autism in England have been shortlisted for the work they do for pupils.
DUP councillor takes issue with ‘North of Ireland’ in motion aimed at tackling autism assessment waiting times
Ards and North Down Council amends Derry and Strabane motion on autism because it used phrase "North of Ireland" v.1