Autism

Mizzou researchers explore why people with autism may be more likely to get Parkinson’s disease Researchers at the University of Missouri may have uncovered a clue explaining why young adults with autism are roughly six times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life.

Mizzou researchers explore why autistic folks may be more likely to get Parkinson’s disease
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Autism and ADHD referrals in Cumbria and Lancashire extended The Lancashire and South Cumbria trust says referrals are now being accepted until the end of March.

Autism and ADHD referrals extended after halt
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Improve education and transitional support for autistic people to prevent death by suicide, say experts
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Even adult brains remodel themselves” ... Successfully identified how “sensory checkpoint” upgrades in adulthood for the first time in the world
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The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: ‘My chest feels like it’s collapsing’ It makes rejection, teasing or criticism feel unbearable, often prompting a strong physical reaction. Sufferers describe life with a condition that is only just starting to be understood

The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: ‘My chest feels like it’s collapsing’ - lots of neurodiverse folks get this. Do you? How does it manifest?
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Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors
Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly
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The Send system is in crisis – but what should change look like?
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Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors
Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied ...

Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
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Georgia State experts to help lead landmark study of profound autism Experts from the Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS) Center at Georgia State University will play a key role in the largest study ever conducted to investigate the causes ...

Georgia State experts to help lead landmark study of profound autism
Researchers with Georgia State University, the Marcus Autism Center and Emory University are partnering to uncover the causes of profound autism and improve treatment outcomes
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Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for everyone | Frances Ryan It doesn’t fit neatly on a Treasury spreadsheet, but there is huge value in disabled and non-disabled pupils learning together, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for everyone
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What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles? Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system

What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles?
Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans

Some SEN news from the UK I don't think it is good news, but I want to hear what you think
The new special educational needs regime is expected to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns Education leaders and MPs say government needs to be careful about mental health impact on leaders and teachers in already overstretched sector

Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns
Education leaders and MPs say the government needs to be careful about the mental health impact on leaders and teachers in the already overstretched sector. Teachers - do you agree?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns Education leaders and MPs say government needs to be careful about mental health impact on leaders and teachers in already overstretched sector

Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns
Education leaders and MPs say the government needs to be careful about the mental health impact on leaders and teachers in the already overstretched sector. Teachers - do you agree?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes? Education secretary and her team have won over some critics but obstacles remain in their attempt to overhaul system

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes?
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Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes? Education secretary and her team have won over some critics but obstacles remain in their attempt to overhaul system

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles?
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans

Some SEN news from the UK I don't think it is good news, but I want to hear what you think
The new special educational needs regime is expected to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris A familiar story is unfolding: of lofty aims undermined by meagre budgets, constant anonymous briefing – and a drive to remove families’ basic rights, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now | Bridget Phillipson Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families, says education secretary Bridget Phillipson

Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now says Bridget Phillipson . This is the lady in charge on SEN education in the UK ! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Very interesting

Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now | Bridget Phillipson Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families, says education secretary Bridget Phillipson

Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now says Bridget Phillipson . This is the lady in charge on SEN education in the UK ! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I fear that Labour’s special needs revolution will instead be a catastrophic letdown | John Harris A familiar story is unfolding: of lofty aims undermined by meagre budgets, constant anonymous briefing – and a drive to remove families’ basic rights, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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‘A social justice issue’: London school believes it has model for Send inclusion Founder and staff at TCES Nurture primary, which has not excluded a child in 25 years, say key factor is how support is delivered

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A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know
Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24 supervision
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Aerobic exercise may be most effective for relieving depression/anxiety symptoms
Group exercise may be best for depression; shorter, lower intensity exercise may be best for anxiety; all forms of exercise are as good as, or better than, medication/talking therapies
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A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know
Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24 supervision
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be linked to increased likelihood of autism
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