The zoo will be a popular spot for revellers this summer, but for people with autism, the sights, sounds, and hundreds of people may invoke a sensory overload. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Sharon Kaur presents Sahara Care chairman Terry Brown with unique birthday gift
Sharon Kaur, founder and managing director of Sahara Care, has presented company chairman Terry Brown with a unique, custom-made gift in honour of his 70th birthday. Continue reading
UK artist opens up about experiences with mental health
A prominent UK artist living with anxiety disorder has opened up about his experiences in a bid to raise awareness of mental health conditions. Continue reading
Politician criticised for school autism remarks
An Australian politician has been highly criticised after making remarks about autistic children in schools. Continue reading
Touching video clip of boy with autism takes social media by storm
A touching video clip of a six-year-old boy with autism displaying his remarkable memory skills on ITV’s This Morning programme has taken social media by storm. Continue reading
Study provides new insights into schizophrenia and other mental health conditions
A recent study claims to have identified a new common gene mutation linked to psychosis in people living with schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Continue reading
Eye contact causes “physical” distress in children with autism
Children find eye contact physically stressful and makes them feel uncomfortable, research has revealed. Continue reading
Women who have flu or fever in pregnancy increase risk of autism in baby, study claims
Expectant mothers who have a flu or fever in pregnancy increase the risk of their child having autism by up to 300 per cent, a study has claimed. Continue reading