Half of parents wait at least 18 months for autism diagnosis, charity warns
Around half of parents are waiting at least a year and a half for their child to be formally diagnosed with autism, a charity has warned.
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Care review for thousands of patients with learning disabilities and autism
Thousands of mental health hospital patients with learning disabilities and autism will have their care reviewed over the next 12 months, the health secretary has announced.
Vaccine expert warns fears over autism leading to slump in jabs
Scotland’s leading vaccines expert has urged parents to ignore “misinformation” on the internet and ensure children receive their jabs.
Kirk minister sacked for affairs reveals autism
The Kirk minister sacked over allegations of inappropriate relationships has claimed his autism leaves him struggling to be “normal”.
10-year-old film-maker puts autism in the spotlight
A schoolgirl has become a video star as she helps explains autism to the world.
Mum of tragic teen calls for more protection for vulnerable youngsters with mental health issues
When she was just six-years-old, Libbi Toledo told her mum she would never grow old.
Virtual reality sessions helped children with autism overcome phobias
Virtual reality sessions have helped children with autism overcome their fears with 45% of test cases free from their phobias six months after treatment, a study has found.
I’ve got the music in me: Autism sufferer defies doctors by learning to sing then talk
THE philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said that “without music, life would be a mistake.”
Writer and mum goes in search of the latest knowledge about autism and asks why so little is known about a condition affecting so many
IF there is one thing we know with certainty about autism, it is that we know so very little about autism.
Jessie Hewitson: I was most scared about having an unhappy child, not an autistic child
WHEN my son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of two, I panicked.
Glasgow Science Centre set to introduce Autism Friendly Hours
GLASGOW Science Centre is launching monthly events where they will lower the volume of exhibits and soften the lights for Autism Friendly Hours.