February, 2017
‘Zeno’ the robot breaks new ground in autism research
Scientists at Imperial College London have invented a cartoon-like robot to help educate autistic children on emotional understanding.
Autism
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February, 2017
UK researchers to use Lego in new autism study
A group of researchers at the University of York are planning to investigate the potential of Lego in helping children with autism to develop social interaction skills.
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January, 2017
Shops, cinemas and amusement parks adapting to help people with Autism
Shops, cinemas and amusement parks across the UK are adapting to provide a better all-round experience for people who have autism.
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December, 2016
Toddlers don’t avoid eye contact, they just aren’t interested, study says
Scientists may have discovered why toddlers with autism avoid eye contact – the answer, they don’t.
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December, 2016
Autism may be caused by lack of protein in the brain, scientists discover
The cause of one-third of all autism cases may have been discovered by scientists, a study has shown.
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December, 2016
Autistic boy’s father overjoyed by offers of help from around the world
The father of a boy with a severe form of autism was overwhelmed by the response to an online appeal for help in solving a rather unusual problem.
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November, 2016
National Autism Society dismayed after Autumn Statement
The National Autism Society (NAS) has today responded to the chancellor’s Autumn Statement, highlighting serious concerns about the Government’s proposed future of social care.
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November, 2016
New bill would improve equality for autistic children at school
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has endorsed a new bill which would improve equality at school for autistic children and young people.