Autism

White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds
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She is wrong. I’m late diagnosed & not because “mild” or “masking”. First intervention in school age 6, first psychologist aged 10, placed in a EBD school aged 12, psychiatric unit age 13. She needs to recognise they misdiagnosed girls like me. you can be sure as hell we always existed. #Autistic

Uta Frith: why I no longer think autism is a spectrum The autism spectrum has widened to the point of collapse, affecting how teachers should support autistic pupils in the classroom, researcher Uta Frith tells Helen Amass

Uta Frith: I no longer think autism is a spectrum
The autism spectrum has widened to the point of collapse, affecting how teachers should support autistic pupils in the classroom,
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Neither of our autistic children have thrived in mainstream.

No it's worse. They've been traumatised & suffered devastating impact on their mental health.

The feminisation of autism

The feminisation of autism - Overdiagnosis hurts teenage girls. This article strikes me as wrong but it's not my field. What do folks think about it?
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Mainstream schools are not beneficial for all Send children | Letters Letters: Readers on the importance of special schools in response to Frances Ryan’s article about Labour’s reforms on special educational needs and disabilities

Mainstream schools are not beneficial for all Send children - what is your take?
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Not all ADHD is the same: Brain imaging study reveals two distinct types Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with behavioural symptoms and grey matter volume (GMV) changes. However, previous studies have not fully elucida...

Not all ADHD is the same: Brain imaging study reveals two distinct types
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When a helpful brain signal gets stuck: A new clue in autism biology
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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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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
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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

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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
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Late identified Autistic?
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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?
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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...

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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