All news on the topic: Autism

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Parents told 'make own arrangements' after autistic children's transport axed
Parents with children in the special educational needs (SEN) provisions at Hawthornden Primary School, Scotland, were reportedly told their transport was cancelled with 24-hour notice
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Gregg Wallace has fans 'in tears' as he fears autistic son won't ever speak
Masterchef star and TV presenter Gregg Wallace has shared a sweet father son cuddle with son Sid, who was diagnosed with autism last year and is currently non-verbal
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Mrs Hinch and son Ronnie receive same diagnosis as she shares health update
Social media sensation Mrs Hinch has been flooded with love and support from fans and famous friends like Stacey Solomon after sharing a health update on Instagram
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Christine McGuinness 'massively misunderstood' before autism diagnosis
Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness was diagnosed with autism aged 33 back in 2021, along with kids Penelope, Leo and Felicity
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'I can't cope with neighbour's son's behaviour - it creeps me out'
A woman has admitted reaching her ‘breaking point’ with her neighbour's son who continually blows 'chilling' Aztec Death Whistle all day and all night
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Top 10 best things about having a dog at Christmas - from photobomb to sleep
Eight in 10 will even buy their pet a present - and love seeing them play with new toys, and rip wrapping paper to shreds, the research found
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Christine McGuinness' joy as she finally gets a Christmas tree after 'struggle'
Christine McGuinness has revealed she was finally able to have a Christmas tree in her home after years of struggling with her children's sensory overload, after they were all diagnosed with Autism
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Mum of 6ft 6in autistic boy who beat teacher over a Nintendo pleads with victim
Devastated mother Leanne Depa has apologised to son's victim and asked her to be merciful but attacked teacher wants the teenager to be locked up for maximum of 30 years
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Single mum and son stuck in housing limbo for five months
Sharon Wilson, 51, gave up work to become a full-time carer for her disabled son Reuben, 15, who has Down syndrome and autism and have waited five months for a new home
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Mum to keep autistic son home after school made him sit apart from classmates
Teachers at Corstorphine Primary in Wester Bloom, Edinburgh, made Markel Martinez sit on his own behind a screen - called a "concentration station" by Edinburgh City Council
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'Dad expects me to look after autistic brother forever, but I want my own life'
A stressed-out woman issued a heartfelt plea for help when her father insisted she looks after her autistic brother 'forever' - but she says she wants her 'own life’
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Horrific moment three care workers wrestle autistic man on ground before he dies
Edward Ware was 'held down' by care workers which led to his death. Now his father is taking legal action against the care home and three workers Katherine Hair, Terrence Nelson, and Derrick Coley
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Gregg Wallace says his autistic son, 4, may never speak but 'we're so lucky'
Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace has revealed the daily challenges he and his wife Anne-Marie face when raising their four year old autistic son Sid but insists 'we're so lucky'
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Brits may not know they qualify for Blue Badge parking - see if you're eligible
If you have a health condition that affects your walking ability, or a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's Disease, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help you park closer
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Parents of non-verbal autistic kids find creative solution
A mother is highlighting how blue Halloween buckets can be used to raise awareness of autism this Halloween after her son Noa was accused of being rude whilst trick or treating
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'Neighbour's kid keeps riding his bike on my driveway - he could damage my car'
Tensions boiled over between two neighbours when one household let their four-year-old kid, who has autism, ride his bike and play on the other's property without checking in first
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'Entitled neighbours sent note threatening to call police on my noisy toddler'
Getting a three-year-old to bed can make the best parents aggravated, but when your neighbours are threatening to call the cops over the noise the child is making, you can expect stress levels to go through the roof
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Disney100 branded 'shambles' as furious guests 'crammed inside like sardines'
Many guests said they were "crammed in like sardines" after having to wait more than an hour in the cold to access the Disney100 exhibition at ExCel London, with visitors in prams or wheelchairs struggling to see exhibits
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'Entitled woman confiscated my stepdaughter's iPad on plane, it was bugging her'
Tensions really were sky-high when a pair of flyers clashed over an autistic child's use of the electronic device - with her dad saying she needs the iPad to communicate
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Kanye's 'messages to Elon Musk' claim accident left him with 'signs of autism'
Kanye West's bizarre text messages with Tesla billionaire and Twitter/X mogul Elon Musk have been shared by one of West's close friends, with messages claiming the star is "not bipolar" and has "signs of autism" from a car accident in 2002
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Brain inflammation in early childhood may lead to autism and schizophrenia
Researchers have recently made a substantial breakthrough pertaining to neurological disorders in children, which could lead to new treatments.
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Customer praised for 'beautiful' response to bakery's birthday cake fail
A woman has been praised for her 'beautiful' response to a bakery's birthday cake fail, after an employee that wasn't allowed to write on a cake ended up writing on hers
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West Ham goalkeeper makes heartwarming gesture to mascot with autism
Ahead of West Ham's 2-2 draw with Newcastle at the London Stadium on Sunday, Alphonse Areola wore noise-cancelling headphones as he walked out onto the pitch with a young mascot who has autism
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Mum wins year-long fight for autistic son, 12, to have free school meals at home
Jennifer Dunstan, from Sheffield, has won a battle lasting more than a year to prove her son Rio, 12, who has autism, is entitled to help from his school to feed and educate him
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Teenager used fishing training to rescue toddler drowning in pond in backyard
Hunter Roberts saved a four-year-old girl, Myla Brock, from drowning in a pond in her backyard this week in Louisiana