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Autistic woman blasts misconceptions as she's cruelly accused of 'making it up'

Helen Ellis was diagnosed with autism as an adult after struggling with social interactions for her whole life, and says the most troubling aspect is sensory overload

Daily Mirror

Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study

According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Read further on Dynamite News:

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7 Movies That Handled Autism In A Thoughtful Way

Here are seven movies that do a tremendous job of handling autism in a thoughtful way.

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Gavan Reilly praised for highlighting barriers facing children on World Autism Awareness Day

The Newstalk radio host was showered in praise for a radio piece that looked at the challenges faced by children with autism and their parents. He said he was 'overwhelmed' by the response.

Irish Mirror

Skins star Megan Prescott discusses autism diagnosis: ‘It isn’t a superpower’

The actress took to Instagram to discuss her diagnosis for Autism Awareness Day

Evening Standard

DWP work crackdown to urge more autistic people into employment

The Government says the initiative will "spread opportunity, close the employment gap and grow the economy"

Nottingham Post

Skins star fears 'upsetting' reaction from some family members after autism diagnosis

Skins actress Megan Prescottt, who played Katie Hinch in the hit Channel 4 show, has told fans she was diagnosed as autistic in 2021, but was 'nervous to say anything'

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Skins star Megan Prescott says autism in women is ‘badly misunderstood’ by most people

The actor was diagnosed as autistic at 29 years old

The Independent UK

DWP plan could mean big change for some PIP claimants

The Government says it wants to see more people with autism in the workplace

Liverpool Echo

New review supported by DWP aims to help more people with autism find and stay in work

Less than one-third of people with autism are currently in employment.

Daily Record

Queensland electric guitar prodigy Jaybird Byrne discusses music, dogs and living with autism

JayBird Byrne is not yet in her teens, but the innately talented guitarist from north of Brisbane plans to release her debut EP later this year.

ABC News

Belfast mum whose son has autism says more acceptance and inclusion is still needed

"We need more understanding, acceptance and inclusion and as parents that's what we all strive for in our young people."

Belfast Live

‘My autism made me feel like I had no hope, but now I help to save lives’

London ambulance medic James Sweeney was placed in 27 different foster homes as a child and never received an autism diagnosis

Evening Standard

‘Employers should see autism as asset’: review seeks to break barriers at work

Inquiry led by ex-minister Robert Buckland to examine UK support for neurodivergent people with aim of doubling employment rate

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'My son was born anxious and autistic - we celebrate his differences every day'

Mum-of-three Kellie Barker shares the reality of parenting a non-verbal child with autism, ADHD and severe anxiety - she says it's the 'most amazing job she never signed up for'

Wales Online

Charities welcome review aiming to close employment gap for people with autism

The review will ask businesses, employment organisations, specialist support groups and autistic people to help identify barriers to work

The Independent UK

New review aims to close employment gap for people with autism

Businesses, employment organisations, specialist support groups and autistic people will be asked to identify barriers to work.

Daily Record

Channel 4's Vanish autism awareness advert has left viewers in tears as it gets raving reviews

Shot by Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper, the advert was launched in conjunction with World Autism Acceptance Week and has been a huge hit with viewers already.

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The Independent UK

Bosses urged to end ‘discrimination’ against autistic workers

The UK’s leading expert on the condition said it was shocking nearly nine in 10 people with autism are unemployed

Irish Mirror

Larissa Nolan: 'With celebrities sharing their autism diagnoses, it’s coming across more as a gift than a disability'

'The vast majority of the diagnoses today are at the lower end of the spectrum – whereas previously they were only made in severe cases of 'classic' autism. But have we widened the spectrum to be so broad it is now meaningless?'

Irish Mirror

Adam Harris: 'We all have a part to play in turning Autism awareness to action this World Autism Day'

'Its great to see that we have become a country that is aware of Autism but I will be prouder when we are a country that gives Autistic people the same chance. We all have a part to play.'

Daily Mirror

Christine McGuinness shares cryptic message as she poses in bikini after Paddy split

After shimming in the sunshine, Christine McGuinness, 35, may be planning another holiday sometime soon and says she'll be in desperate need of some R&R after the kids' break!

Daily Mirror

'I used to be ashamed to be a girl with autism but my diagnosis was a blessing in disguise'

Women are often diagnosed with autism later in life, into teens and adulthood, which can have long lasting impact on their lives - Hannah Molloy shared her journey to understanding her autism

Belfast Live

Lisburn mum with autistic son encourages public's kindness and patience

"We're not getting better that way, the waiting lists are atrocious, we're almost going backwards."

Bangkok Post

Rights of autistic people promoted

The rights of people with autism and ways to improve their education opportunities will take centre stage during an upcoming discussion to raise public awareness about the condition, says the organiser of the event.

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