The study, conducted by the National Autistic Society (NAS), said the figure has remained the same for the last decade, showing that autistic people are not benefiting from Government employment programmes. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Late-night marketing targets the most vulnerable, report suggests
Late-night marketing messages to vulnerable shoppers with mental health problems are leading to “financially-crippling impulse buys”, it has been suggested. Continue reading
Art gallery hosts exclusive exhibition of work by artists with learning disabilities
A UK creative charity and art gallery have helped to give a voice to aspiring artists with learning disabilities by organising an exclusive exhibition of their work. Continue reading
A restricted diet can be beneficial in epilepsy sufferers
Restricting calorie intake may protect brain cells from damage and have a beneficial effect in epilepsy, a new report has revealed. Continue reading
Autistic boy who can’t be touched forms heart-warming bond with dog
An autistic boy who cannot be physically touched or hugged by anyone has kindled an unlikely friendship with a new four-legged friend – Tornado the service dog. Continue reading
Study paves way for greater understanding of mental health
A new study into the soothing effects of lithium on the bipolar brain could pave the way for future research into tackling mental health conditions. Continue reading
Nearly half of all autistic children have been illegally excluded from school, report finds
Almost half of all autistic children “have been illegally excluded from schools because teachers cannot cope with their behaviour”, a report has revealed. Continue reading
How to recognise the symptoms of mental health disorders
Although more than a quarter of a million young people have received treatment for anxiety, depression or eating disorders in 2016, experts say 70 per cent of under-18s who experience mental health issues go undetected. Continue reading