Late diagnosis When it came to things like school and friendships outside of her family, Dani always felt something wasn't quite right. "There are kids running around and they all seem to be interacting and playing with each other, and I wouldn't have the foggiest idea how to insert myself into that and then how to continue in whatever it is that they are doing." More
No place called home Hundreds of Scots with learning disabilities are being forced to live far away from their families or are stuck in hospital for months or even years, according to a report by a charity. More Beating bullying Rosie King, autistic writer and television presenter, told Hampstead primary pupils she would not have suffered so much had she been a student at their school. More Game on An autistic Portsmouth man has realised his life-long dream by setting up a new ‘retro’ game centre open to all. More Journey of 1 Autistic author Erin Beal has created a children’s book to instil confidence and teach acceptance. More Future of learning A new project centre in Ireland will support autistic people from pre-school age right up to adulthood. More Spectrum of sound A DJ with autism is inspiring others "I just love the fact that I've created something that they're dancing to," he says. "It's such a great feeling." More What a year What were best moments for the autism community in 2021, and what does 2022 have in store? Listen to Spectrumly Speaking, the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum. More Knock off the noise A retired teacher looks back on a career full of autistic learning. More Mixing it up Jordan Scully is autistic and a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. “He is so dedicated. We literally have to kick him out of the gym every night. He’s here morning, noon, and night. He is brilliant.” More The feeling of autism Bradon Peterson’s blog examines the sensory side of autism, ‘I understood why my three year-old self grabbed a pair of teacups to use as ear defenders at the reception of my parents’ friends’ wedding’. More Sensory supplies The Pocket OT has some great resources for sensory differences and difficulties. More
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