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Three quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence

Three quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes – including traits…

Mumps, measles and hand, foot and mouth disease

This article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases. How to recognise and treat mumps, measles, and hand foot…

Winners of prestigious prize for Autism and Mental Health course

Curtin University’s outstanding Autism and Mental Health course has won the prestigious 2023 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online…

Dissecting Autism terminology

Dissecting Autism terminology: Autism is confounding. The meaning of the term has gone through so many permutations in the last…

Patients say they feel ‘really cared for’ at Priory’s Llanarth Court hospital

Patients say they feel ‘really cared for’ at Priory’s Llanarth Court hospital as inspectors praise the safe and effective treatment…

Me, My Autism & I

For many autistic people, like Ash, familiar clothes can be a lifeline. Helping with sensory regulation and providing a source…

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination

65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination while UK businesses promote neurodiverse workplaces. New research from Birkbeck, University of London’s Research…

Childhood diseases: How to identify them

Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will…

In Ocean – an autistic perspective

In Ocean - an autistic perspective: I am a sea creature forced to live upon land. Although the earth has…

Potential new biomarker for ADHD and ASD

A new potential biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism has been found. “It’s often said that ‘the…

Mental health: Sick forced out of UK workforce

Mentally unwell people being forced out of workforce: Six in 10 people who are economically inactive because of long-term illness…

ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…

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