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Aberdeen Autism Charity raises life-changing amount at annual dinner

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An Aberdeen autism and neurodiversity charity has raised £80,000 in aid of ‘life-changing’ care and support to more than 230 individuals and families in the area. Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND) welcomed guests to Aberdeen’s Union Kirk for the sold-out Think Different Dinner, organised and managed by A-ND’s event and PR partners ThinkPR Scotland.  […]

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Cambridgeshire chocolatier secures major investment

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Chocolate company Harry Specters has received £243,451 in funding from The Growth Impact Fund. The award winning chocolatier provides paid employment, work experience and training opportunities for young autistic people. Founded by Mona and Shaz in 2011 as a means of supporting their autistic son, the company now employs 12 Neurodiverse individuals and has provided […]

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Early self-awareness of autism leads to better quality of life

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A new study reveals people who learn they are autistic when they are younger may have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood.

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Student turns anxiety into football scarf designs

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Check out this positive news story: a London student has designed an innovative way of communicating with her autistic brother using football scarf pattern designs. The patterns are based on the responses her brother has to everyday scenarios in Joe’s life, highlighting the moments he experienced anxiety.

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Devon couple fund support service for family carers

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Read this inspiring positive news story about a Devon couple who left a legacy to Family Carer Support Service

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New tech helps autistic children improve communication skills

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A new interactive floor system which helps children with autism develop communication skills has been unveiled at Springhallow School in Ealing.

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Hollywood CGI tech to be used to help toddlers

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Research at the £3.7m Wohl Wolfson ToddlerLab at Birkbeck, University of London will increase the understanding of developmental disorders. The research could lead to new interventions, transforming the outlook for people with these conditions.

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Support Dogs scheme gets boost

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Safety, independence and well being of people living with epilepsy, autism or disabilities enhanced as another corporate partner backs national charity Support Dogs.

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