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Success for cutting-edge stem cell study

Scientists say more than two-thirds of children with autism treated with stem cells from their own umbilical cord blood showed improvements. The first-of-its-kind research saw 25 children treated with their own cord blood stem cells at Duke University, in Durham,...

Learning disabled die from lack of help

Up to 77 per cent of people who are learning disabled miss out on potentially life-saving medical help. The statistic comes from new research by the charity Mencap. It says more than 1,200 people with a learning disability die from avoidable deaths every year....

Sleep problems impact fathers’ health

A study highlights the “significant strain” that sleep problems in children with autism can place on fathers. The research found that the sleep problems cause huge difficulties in fathers’ health, relationships and employment. The finding comes from a survey of fathers...

Minister launches specialist day college

Ambitious about Autism has officially launched what it bills as the first college of its kind in London. It’s a special facility dedicated to providing further education to young people with complex autism. The charity invited Edward Timpson, Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families,...

Appeal to MPs over treatment centre

A charity is urging MPs to join its fight for a specialist treatment centre for conditions linked to autism. Treating Autism has contacted all 650 MPs by email. It is part of the charity’s “In Pain, Can’t Explain” campaign. The...

Carers’ plight on World Autism Day

As well as celebrations on World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, there came news of the hidden cost for carers of someone with autism. It emerged that up to two million people have left themselves burdened with major financial...

Drug found to improve autism symptoms

Scientists say a drug used to treat swelling can also improve the core symptoms of autism. Researchers in France trialled bumetanide over three months. They carried out the tests on 88 children with autism aged between two and 18. After...

Nurse condemns over-medication

A specialist learning disability nurse has spoken out against the over-medication of people with learning disabilities. Anne Webster said it was a ‘human rights’ issue and had a major impact on quality of life. She said it was important to investigate any underlying reasons...

Parents fight assessment/treatment units

A group of parents are penning guidance to help families whose children are in assessment and treatment units (ATUs). ATUs are supposed to be short-term secure placements for people with learning disabilities. Their intended purpose was to administer treatment before individuals move...

Job scheme boosts work places

A charity is extending a scheme to get more young people with autism into work. Ambitious about Autism plans to roll out the project to businesses across London. The charity has called the scheme the Autism Exchange Programme. Ambitious about Autism piloted the venture...

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