ADHD medication use rising fastest among adults and women
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Autism charities call for major diagnosis and support reform
Autism charities call for major change to diagnosis and support Leading autism charities have called for major reform to the way autistic people are diagnosed and supported in the UK. The report, called A New Path Ahead, was led by the Autism Alliance and involved autistic people, parents and carers, researchers, clinicians and autism charities,…
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ADHD may be underdiagnosed in adults across England
New research suggests ADHD may still be underdiagnosed in adults across England, despite recent increases in diagnosis.
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Autism at work: realising it is OK to ask for changes
A Guardian article by Sandra Thom-Jones explores autism at work, masking, late diagnosis and why asking for workplace changes can take many years.
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Shaun Ryder on ADHD, late diagnosis and being misunderstood
Shaun Ryder’s comments about ADHD, neurodiversity and the Happy Mondays open up a wider conversation about late diagnosis, misunderstood behaviour and the labels people carry before anyone understands what is really going on.
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ADHD, autism and mental health review: support must come earlier
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Why ADHD Is Still Being Missed in Women
A BBC report highlights how ADHD in women can be missed for years, often hidden behind masking, overwork and burnout. This post looks at why late diagnosis matters.
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The Hardest Part of SEND Is the Power Imbalance
The hardest part of SEND is not always the need itself. For many parents, it is realising that the people with the most power over their child may understand them the least.
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More than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs
New official figures show that more than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs. The numbers point to a growing need for earlier, better and more realistic support in schools.
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How Job Interviews Can Hold Back Autistic Jobseekers
A curated BBC article on how job interviews and application forms can create barriers for autistic jobseekers, and why clearer recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments matter.
