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NEW POST: Are behaviour-tracking apps harming #SEND children and their families?
Natalia James, discusses her research into how digital monitoring may be discriminating against disabled children and increasing stress on their parents: www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
#SENDsky #disability

What do YOU want the Health Minister to know about eating disorders?

I’m meeting Stephen Kinnock MP about the need for more research into ED. But it’s also a chance to share more. I’ve heard from experts by experience. But, if you could have the Health Minister hear one thing, what would it be?

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On SNJ Today: SLCN are the most common #SEND issues experienced by children. If you need to find a speech therapist for your child, senior lecturer, @gillianrudd.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social offers a guide to help you find the right person www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDsky #SLCN

Petition: Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable children with SEND can access education and achieve their potential.

Just two weeks until the petition to protect the rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities closes on 9th October. Will you help us to get as many signatures as possible before it’s handed in at Downing Street?
petition.parliament.uk/petit...

Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews Deciding when or whether to disclose an Autism diagnosis in the workplace is often a challenging decision. This study suggests that disclosing during the interview process may enhance employment pr…

#CRAEresearchSummaries
Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews

I find it really interesting that US autism politics has turned into "it's a terrible epidemic and must be eradicated" at the same time as UK (etc) autism politics has turned into "it's mostly overdiagnosed and must be doubted"

Of course the end result is the same: no need to figure out support 🙃

The Reddit thread is closed but you can read the discussions

Save Lives! Regulate Supported Accommodation by CQC “Chanté’s Law” Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Supported living services that don't provide personal care are not regulated, but they should be.

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If you've got LIVED EXPERIENCE of an eating disorder, or have supported someone with an eating disorder, fill out our survey here 👉 https://bit.ly/46hZdBB

If you're a CLINICIAN, fill out our survey here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gs2svd

The DEADLINE is Wednesday 8 October 9:00am

Fight For Ordinary campaign poster. Text reads "ask your MP to attend our event in Parliament."

The DCP and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament takes place on Monday.

This is your last chance to invite your MP.

Have your voice heard.

bit.ly/FFOSEPTMP #FightForOrdinary

Yeovil MP's bill seeks primary school neurodiversity screening Adam Dance will present his bill calling for primary age universal screening of neurodivergent traits.

More on the Adam Dance Bill requiring universal screening for neurodivergent traits in primary schools. You may want to ask your MP to back it www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...

Anyone can give their views on this consultation on changes to older adult care at Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust.

www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/services-1/s...

🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join Prof @selinawray.bsky.social and Dr Ross Paterson for a Reddit ‘ask me anything’ (AMA) on 18 September.
You’ll have the chance to ask our experts questions about dementia research and care as part of #WorldAlzheimersMonth.
Find out more: buff.ly/Y36GExF

Gut microbiota-driven neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease: from mechanisms to therapeutic opportunities - PubMed Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques, tau hyperphosphorylation, and chronic neuroinflammation. While…

🦠 The Power of the Gut to Protect the Brain

The microbiome is key to the gut-brain connection, yet many physicians do not understand the nature of this relationship. This excellent review highlights how the microbiome can trigger inflammation in Alzheimer's disease. 🔎

Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.

“A paradigm shift for #autism research” Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care - www.princeton.edu/news/2025/...

Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health Support - Hansard - UK Parliament Hansard record of the item : ' Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health Support' on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

I didn't know about this before but here's the debate that the article mentions.

hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...

News Alert: Plastics & Alzheimer's Risk 🧠

New 2025 study finds:
✅ Low mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) was associated with elevated amyloid-beta levels and cognitive impairment/AD.
✅ High Bisphenol S (BPS) linked to increased amyloid-beta.

Learn more: buff.ly/1jlOsTh

A bit like when teachers at school told the class to be quiet and then, a moment later, told the class to speak up.

Yes. This map showing how children’s right to roam free has been removed over four generations always makes me sad.

Let’s not forget about autistic graduates: Shining a spotlight on the disadvantage experienced by this growing group - HEPI Autistic graduates experience higher unemployment levels than all other disabled graduate groups. Those who are in work are less likely to be employed full-time, to be in secure employment, or to hold...

This report is over a year old now, but its conclusions and recommendations remain valid for university careers services working with Autistic graduates. With recent falls in the jobs market, the situation for Autistic graduates must be even more difficult.

www.hepi.ac.uk/2024/04/03/l...

Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat. We must act now.

Getting an EHCP for my child was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, such was the resistance and law-breaking from my Local Authority. But without an EHCP, they simply would not have been able to attend school.

www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

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Are you autistic? Have you just finished your GCSEs?
And do you have views on exams and school support?

You might be interested in taking part in this master's research project led by former CRAE placement student Aaron:
qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/...

‘I don’t think they understand the reality of autism’: The lived experiences of autistic adults in Japan

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NEW on Wonkhe: Artificial intelligence is upending many different areas of work. As Simon Sneddon explains, this has big consequences for those involved in teaching, assessing and accrediting future professionals buff.ly/T8IUU8k

The majority of the 1 million Autistic people in the UK find the world of work impossible to access and navigate. They either don't work at all, or have work that doesn't reflect their skills and educational attainment.

Ofqual probe finds exam extra time figures wrong for years Exams regulator Ofqual says data error means number of pupils receiving extra time 'significantly overstated'

Exams regulator Ofqual has admitted botched data 'significantly overstated' the number of pupils receiving extra time in exams for the last decade

schoolsweek.co.uk/ofqual-probe...

Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina Rippon A ninefold increase is the result of huge advances in our understanding – and brings the hope of fulfilling lives to many more people, says author Gina Rippon

A senior clinical child psychologist in CAMHS once told me that Autism is over-diagnosed. This is a good article about why we should welcome the increasing numbers of Autism diagnosed.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Living in university halls of residence is often the most difficult experience for Autistic students. I wonder how much influence universities have over their halls of residence in terms of design and construction?

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched a UK-wide recruitment drive for clinical trials. 

Read More: buff.ly/PsVPBli

Title reads: Are you a neurodivergent person over 16? If so, you may want to consider taking part in an online survey on identifying support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Inside a speech bubble reads: We are interested in hearing the views of neurodivergent people in England aged 16+ There is a playful graphic of three young children in colourful clothing. One is holding a wand, and another is holding a balloon. If you are interested, please go to the survey at https://thegoo.se/survey or scan a QR code. This link redirects to Qualtrics, a reputable website for questionnaires and surveys. This survey is being run on behalf of work supporting the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group. It has received ethical approval from University of Birmingham. There is a logo for University of Birmingham at the bottom of the page.

Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey