June, 2016
National award for the UK’s first ‘autism-friendly’ opticians
A branch of Specsavers has received an award from The National Autistic Society, making it the UK’s first ever opticians practice to be recognised as ‘autism friendly’.
Autism
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June, 2016
Thousands pledge to help autistic girl to celebrate her birthday
An emotional appeal not to let an autistic teenager mark another birthday on her own has hit the hearts of thousands of people.
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June, 2016
Family turn to Autism Assistance Dog to aid son
The family of a young boy with Aspergers Syndrome are seeking an unusual method of support for their dog-loving son.
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June, 2016
Woman ‘lived inside a glass box’ for 50 hours to raise money for autism charity
Inspired by her older brother, who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, a woman has spent more than two days living inside a glass box in a bid to raise money for…
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May, 2016
Boy with non-speaking autism expresses his feelings and thoughts through letters
A teenage boy who doesn’t speak or show emotion now shares what he is thinking in letters.
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May, 2016
12-year-old drummer on Autism’s Got Talent
An autistic boy with a natural talent for drumming has been taking talent shows by storm.
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May, 2016
Man with Asperger’s syndrome tackles cycle challenge for National Autism Society
A British man with Asperger’s syndrome is all set to tackle a 100-kilometre cycle challenge to help raise funds for the National Autistic Society (NAS).
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April, 2016
Study says new compound could treat autism, bipolar and schizophrenia
A new study has said that a compound currently being developed for human use may be able to treat psychiatric diseases such as autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and ADHD.