Autism
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Santa Claus comes to autism-friendly grottos across UKChildren able to enjoy Christmas magic without crowds, noise or flashing lights that can be distressing -
Autism linked to vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, researchers findStudy finds pregnant women with low vitamin D levels at 20 weeks more likely to have a child with autistic traits -
Life, Animated review – a tremendous story of family love and Disney cartoonsThis poignant documentary is about an autistic boy who learned how to understand the world and communicate with it through Disney characters
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Social care is life support for millions. The chancellor has a duty to fund itWashing, dressing and eating: it can be as basic as that. Yet in the autumn statement, the crisis caused by cuts was brushed aside
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Social care isn’t just about looking after an ageing populationMy job is about helping people of all ages have independence and live their lives to the fullest
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'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in lifeJon Adams was 52 when he learned he had Asperger syndrome. As adult referrals rise, he and others explain the impact – good and bad – of a late diagnosis
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Why it's time to investigate the overlap between autism and ADHDThe most influential psychiatric handbook prohibited a joint diagnosis of autism and ADHD until 2013. But the link could be significant
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The Tempest review – groundbreaking Shakespeare for autistic audiencesFlute Theatre’s innovative production gives children the chance to play out the scenes initiated by the actors
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I’ve gone from refrigerator mother to super parentLetters: The parents of autistic children are so often misjudged when in reality they are doing a super job
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The unsung heroes who cared for children with autismLetters: The apparent success of a new form of therapy is indeed ‘cheering’ but there have always been good child-therapist interactions that have ameliorated the autism condition
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The Accountant's Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick on the profession's 'sexy hitman makeover' – video interviewBen Affleck and Anna Kendrick talk about the thriller in which they play a pair of accountants targeted for assassination.
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I was diagnosed with autism in my 40s. It’s not just a male conditionWomen with autism are adept at hiding traits that society frowns upon, and far too many are being misdiagnosed, or waiting years to find out
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Emily Brontë may have had Asperger syndrome, says biographerClaire Harman says several of the Wuthering Heights author’s character traits – including a dislike of leaving home and bursts of frustration – could indicate autism
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Autism should not equal unattractiveLetters: As someone diagnosed with Asperger syndrome I am only too aware that autism is still treated with mockery and contempt
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Peter Pan was pioneering work of child psychology, claims new studyJM Barrie’s boy who never grew up shows the author understood key aspects of infant cognition decades ahead of academics, argues neuroscientist
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The fake cures for autism that can prove deadlyA campaigner is battling against the dangerous poisons being sold to parents online that claim to treat the condition
Life, Animated review – a closed world unlocked