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Ombudsman slams council‘s behaviour

The Local Government Ombudsman has condemned a London council for its behaviour towards two brothers with autism. The Ombudsman found that Lewisham Council reduced the boys’ care and support packages without telling their mother their reason. When the mother complained, the...

Call for better sex education

Adolescents with autism need better sex education to avoid loneliness, low self-esteem and depression. That’s the view of psychology lecturer Dr Steven Stagg of Anglia Ruskin University. He says positive relationships would help people with autism enjoy emotional security and...

Caravans may replace respite centres

The NHS could replace respite centres for people with autism and learning disabilities with caravans and hotels. The NHS on Teeside, in the North East, has put forward the proposal. Similar measures could also be investigated elsewhere, as they are part...

Adults lose right to blue parking badge

Adults with autism are losing their blue badge for parking because new benefit rules focus heavily on physical disability, says a charity. The National Autistic Society (NAS) say when people move from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to the Personal Independence Payment...

Drugs found to boost brain connections

Psychotropic medication may increase brain connectivity in children with autism, a new study shows. Doctors often prescribe psychotropic medication to children with autism to help control their mental state. The study found that children with autism taking such medication had higher levels of connectivity...

Council accused of ruining kids’ lives

A council is destroying children’s lives through anxiety and depression by denying them suitable schooling, a charity claims. Autism charity Sparkle Sheffield says children are left suffering extreme distress in unsuitable environments without the support they desperately need. The parent support charity blames...

Mum reveals fight over Connor’s death

The mother of a boy with autism and epilepsy who drowned in a bath after he was left unsupervised opens up on her fight for justice in a new book. Sara Ryan’s book tells of her son Connor Sparrowhawk’s premature...

Parents give support for care reviews

A group of parents has published a guide to help families understand and cope with Care and Treatment Reviews (CTRs). CTRs are held for anyone with learning disabilities and autism staying in an assessment and treatment unit, a specialist kind of hospital. They...

Families in need of holiday activities

Well-planned holiday activities are crucial to ensure families of children with autism get the support they need, says a charity. The National Autistic Society (NAS) says parents can struggle to find autism-friendly activities during the six-week summer holidays. Sarah Lambert...

Excluded pupils develop mental problems

Excluding children from school may lead to long-term psychiatric problems, a study has shown. The University of Exeter carried out the research. It found that excluding pupils may result in a mental disorder. The problem is likely to affect children with...

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