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New research has concluded there are significant links between allergies, autoimmune diseases, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

At Choice Care Group, we specialise in delivering high quality, personalised residential and supported living services for adults aged 16+ with autism and Asperger’s, learning disabilities and complex needs and mental health disorders and complex needs.

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.

Researchers have discovered a new genetic mutation linked to learning disabilities and autism. They say the discovery points towards identifying more disorders. This could, in turn, lead to more accurate diagnosis and better treatment.

Home From Home Care provides specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs including Autism, Epilepsy, Severe Learning Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and High Vulnerability.

A mental health hospital for patients with autism and learning disabilities has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures.  Care watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken the action against St Andrew’s Healthcare Nottinghamshire, based in Mansfield. The CQC’s rating of inadequate was the lowest possible rating. The watchdog found that the hospital did […]

People with disabilities, including autism, can travel beyond their local area for exercise during lockdown, the UK Government has clarified.

A campaigning mum fighting to reduce restraint in special schools is preparing for a court battle. The move follows a meeting with education officials that ended in stalemate. Beth Morrison wants a new law that would stop teachers restraining pupils in special schools to maintain order. Guidance on restraint and seclusion The UK government published […]

Allegations of fabricated or induced illness (FII) against parents are on the increase from councils trying to avoid paying for special needs services. That’s the claim from the Facebook support group Fiightback. Concerned parents set the group up at the end of last year. Leigh Jackman is one of the founder members. She says pressure on councils since […]

Police must be trained in autism and learning disabilities to better protect the vulnerable. That’s the view of bereaved mum Paula McGowan. Teacher McGowan, 53, from Bristol, has launched a petition calling for mandatory training in autism and learning disability for the police. The initiative is the latest campaigning move by McGowan and husband Tom. […]

PAST offers training for teaching and support staff to equip them to help their neurodivergent learners meet their potential.

Vulnerable disabled children have suffered broken bones after schools have restrained or secluded them. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) and Positive and Active Behaviour Support Scotland (PABSS) say young people are being harmed by the treatment. In a report, the groups tell how, as well as broken bones, children have suffered head injuries, bruises, abrasions […]

Snowbility was established to make a difference through snow sports to those individuals with additional needs, such as autism, dyspraxia, ADHD, visual impairment, as well as all forms of rehabilitation challenges.

With Cubbie – Personalised Sensory Regulation (PSR), people with autism, sensory needs and neurodiversity spend more time being productively educated and participating in society and less being supported to help manage their needs.

Think Autism provides naturally nurturing developmental approaches such as Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI) and Holistic Approach Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency® (HANDLE). Think Autism also provides Parent Workshops and Professional Training.

Thousands of people with autism and learning disabilities could be given personal budgets for health and social care.

Understanding and recognition of autism and learning disabilities in the health service must improve. That’s the view of Dr Paul Lelliott, who is deputy chief inspector of hospitals with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). ‘Greatest concern’ Lelliott said the health watchdog’s “greatest concern” is the “wide variation in the use of restraint, prolonged seclusion and […]

With well over 25 years of expertise, Wordshark is a trusted name in education, especially for teachers of special educational needs including dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, dyspraxia and autism.