Proud to be on the spectrum: Thousands speak out on World Autism Awareness Day
People with autism, as well as charities and advocates, have been spreading support and awareness of the condition using the hashtag #WorldAutismAwarenessDay.
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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.
Public urged to view autism differently in awareness campaign
A new awareness campaign encouraging people to view autism as a development difference rather than a disorder has been announced.
Advertising watchdog takes action against 150 autism ‘cure’ therapists
Around 150 therapists who claim to “cure” autism have been served enforcement notices by the advertising watchdog amid warnings their methods have no scientific credibility and could severely harm children.
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.
Edinburgh theatres announce festive programme of relaxed performances
THE Festival and King's Theatres in Edinburgh have announced they'll be hosting relaxed performances for all ages over the festive period.