Autistic teen says he was left feeling 'inhuman' after being rejected by NHS mental health services
Damien, who contemplated suicide due to his experiences, says he believes NHS services think autistic people can't engage ...
Asking Eric: My niece isn’t inviting me to her wedding, maybe because I’m autistic. It’s so hurtful
Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...
Video shows North Texas teachers allegedly abusing autistic student; investigation underway
"The District is aware of allegations regarding teacher misconduct in a special education classroom at Millsap Elementary ...
Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, study says
Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia Commonwealth ...
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Autistic people are indispensable members of the body of Christ
For neurodiversity celebration week, Triona Brading shares her experience of church as an autistic Christian – and tips for ...
70% of autistic adults struggle to fall and stay asleep — we ask a sleep expert why
Surveys have shown that 70% of autistic adults experience difficulty falling or staying asleep, 90% experience poor sleep ...
Couple who kept autistic child in ‘makeshift jail cell’ get probation after plea deal
A Henderson couple arrested after police discovered an autistic child confined in a “makeshift jail cell” were sentenced to ...
Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years
An autistic woman with a learning disability was wrongly locked up in a mental health hospital for 45 years, starting when ...
New group creating community for autistic people in Mount Forest
A new community group is trying to create a safe, supportive space for autistic people and their allies living in Mount ...
'Breastfeeding as an autistic mum feels like hiking in the desert carrying a baby crocodile'
Before she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, single mum Laurene thought not wanting to touch her baby made her 'bad' ...
MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s autistic hero may be able to protect the multiverse but that doesn’t make her immune to sensory overload
Narset appears in some heartfelt disability representation in the first episode of MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Magic Story ...
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Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, VCU researcher finds
Neurodiversity training for employers and autism diagnosis disclosure by applicants could help level the playing field, says Christopher Whelpley of the School of Business.