AUTISM NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017 COMMENTS

You've got a date When you get your 2018 diary, put a note on May 10th. We are pleased to anounce a conference on early years and the autism spectrum entitled, "Great Starts with Autism"
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Think differently work differently Neurodiversity can be a huge advantage for companies, yet people on the spectrum have often been marginalised. Now some firms are specifically seeking them out. Is this a crucial turning point? More

No Label at the Table Take a seat at the bakery specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free food that only employs adults with autism. More

That's the reality Everyday situations can be stressful for those on the autism spectrum. Step into the shoes of 16-year-old Layla as she attends a birthday party. Hear her inner thoughts and experience how overwhelming an occasion like this can be. The Guardian has made use of Google Cardboard to help us step inside the world of autism. More

Wait too long Experts in the NHS cite several reasons for the long waiting times for diagnosis, including a lack of coordination between professionals throughout the assessment, as well as a lack of resources. More

Mind the Socio-economic Gap Children living in neighbourhoods where incomes are low and fewer adults have University degrees are less likely to be diagnosed with autism compared to kids from more affluent neighbourhoods. More

Bust those Myths! Five myths about autism we need to banish from teaching More