November, 2016
How do you apply for a job when you’re diagnosed with autism?
The Interview process is stressful for every candidate, no matter the outcome. But for people with autism, it can be the biggest barrier to getting into work.
Autism
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November, 2016
MPs march on Parliament to close autism employment gap
A group of MPs have called on the Government to do more to close the autism employment gap, a report has revealed.
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November, 2016
Calls for more autistic people to participate in sport
A dedicated golfer diagnosed with autism is calling upon other autistic people to participate in sport.
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November, 2016
UK woman’s mission to raise awareness of epilepsy in superstitious African cultures
A UK woman is travelling to Malawi and across Africa to raise awareness of epilepsy and end the stigma attached to the condition in certain cultures.
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October, 2016
Just 16 per cent of people with autism are in full-time paid work, a new study has revealed
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…
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October, 2016
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.
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October, 2016
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.
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October, 2016
Doctors warn of dangers of using alternative medicine for autism
Doctors have warned of the use of “alternative medicines” for children with autism after a four-year-old boy fell ill after taking a variety of vitamin supplements.