A large Swedish study suggests autistic girls may be diagnosed much later than boys, with diagnosis rates becoming much more equal by early adulthood. The findings challenge old assumptions about autism and gender.
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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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.
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.
A useful NHS Employers guide on supporting neurodivergent staff, including workplace culture, recruitment, communication, psychological safety and sensory-friendly environments.
