School Bus Aide Guilty of Assaulting Autistic Pupils
A former school bus aide in Colorado pleads guilty to assaulting three nonverbal autistic students. The abuse was uncovered via surveillance footage. Read the full story.
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Adult Autism Diagnosis: Traits and How to Get Assessed
Record numbers of UK adults are seeking autism diagnoses. Discover the common traits, the challenges of assessment, and the steps to take if you suspect you are on the spectrum.
Autistic boy rescued from freezing pond on Christmas
Bodycam footage captures the emotional moment deputies rescue a nonverbal autistic boy from a freezing pond and reunite him with his father. The child, known to be drawn to water, was saved in a dramatic Christmas night operation.
Former cop charged with child abuse in Florida pool incident
Tiffany Lee Griffith, a former police officer, is charged with child abuse after holding a six-year-old's head underwater. She was released on a $20,000 bond. Read the full details.
Coroner criticises carer after autistic man's Tenerife death
A coroner has criticised a carer's conduct after Jamie Cole, 25, from Weston-super-Mare, fell to his death from a Tenerife hotel balcony. Read the full inquest findings.
Streeting's Mental Health Review Fuels Overdiagnosis Row
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into ADHD, autism, and mental health conditions, raising concerns it may fuel a harmful 'overdiagnosis' narrative. Read the analysis.
School sorry for Farage, Anderson far-right display
A Nottinghamshire secondary school has removed a classroom display and apologised after images of Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson appeared next to fascist dictators. Read the full story.
School sorry for Farage, Anderson far-right display
A Nottinghamshire school has issued an apology after a classroom display placed Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson alongside fascist dictators. The incident has sparked a political row and an internal review.
Rosie O'Donnell: Autistic Child Lashes Out at Trump
Rosie O'Donnell reveals her autistic child's anger at Donald Trump, blaming him for their move to Ireland. Discover the full story behind their 'self-imposed exile' and the online backlash.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Emmerdale star: 'Acting saved me' from autism struggle
Emmerdale actor Bradley Riches reveals how drama classes transformed his life after being non-verbal until age 10. The autistic star opens up about his inspiring journey on Loose Women.
Go-Kart Crash Leaves Autistic Woman With Shattered Pelvis
Chloe Smith, an autistic woman, suffered catastrophic injuries after her go-kart accelerated uncontrollably at Fun Land. Her parents are now suing for $1 million. Read the full investigation.
Paul Scholes praised for video with autistic son Aiden
Former Man Utd star Paul Scholes receives an outpouring of support after sharing a heartwarming video teaching his autistic son, Aiden. Read the emotional story and public reaction.
Paul Scholes' Daughter Shares Son's Autism Journey
Alicia Scholes, daughter of Manchester United icon Paul Scholes, shares heartfelt journey of raising her autistic son Arlo in moving family revelation about neurodiversity and parenting challenges.
COVID in pregnancy linked to child development delays
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face significantly higher risks of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.
Paul Scholes moved by autistic son's touching tribute
Manchester United icon Paul Scholes shares emotional moment as autistic son's touching Old Trafford tribute leaves football community deeply moved in powerful family story.
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy: No Autism Link Found
Groundbreaking research involving over 62,000 pregnancies reveals COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in children, providing crucial reassurance for expectant mothers.
Paul Scholes leaves punditry for autistic son
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes announces departure from television work to dedicate more time to his 20-year-old autistic son, while confirming separation from wife after years of marriage.
Paul Scholes on family life with autistic son
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes shares emotional journey raising his autistic son and how it's transformed his perspective on life beyond football.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Christine McGuinness on parenting autistic children
Model and TV personality Christine McGuinness opens up about the daily challenges and emotional struggles of raising three children with autism in a candid new interview.
ASDA hires autistic man let go by Waitrose after years volunteering
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Waitrose sacks autistic worker for family assistance
Supermarket giant Waitrose faces backlash after dismissing an autistic employee for seeking family assistance during stressful shifts, sparking outrage over disability discrimination.
Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer over 'behaviour'
Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.
Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer after pay request
Exclusive: Supermarket giant Waitrose terminates autistic volunteer's position after his family requested he receive payment for years of unpaid shelf-stacking work, sparking disability rights concerns.
Mother jailed for life after murdering autistic son
A 35-year-old mother has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of her five-year-old autistic son in a case that has shocked the nation and raised serious questions about support for families with special needs children.
Mother smothered autistic son after hearing voices
A heartbroken mother suffering from psychosis smothered her five-year-old autistic son with a pillow after hearing voices that told her he 'didn't belong in this world', as harrowing court case reveals.
Izzy Judd reveals daughter's rare PDA autism diagnosis
Violinist Izzy Judd opens up about her daughter Lola's Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis and the family's emotional journey navigating this rare autism profile.
Woman's ribs pop out when she laughs due to rare condition
A young woman from Manchester lives in constant pain with a rare condition that causes her ribs to dislocate when she laughs, coughs or even breathes deeply, leaving her unable to work or enjoy simple pleasures.
NRL star's autistic son moment beats grand final win
Canberra Raiders veteran Josh Papalii shares the profound parenting breakthrough with his autistic son that he values more than NRL glory in moving family revelation.
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