Mary Hartshorne, I CAN’s Head of Evidence summarises the key themes coming out of the review. Read more here
Day: 9 November 2017
Tools for supporting autistic people
Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist, consultant and author of No Fighting, No Biting, No Screaming. In this article Bo discusses the tools that can be used to support autistic people, and the importance of quality control in applying those tools.
BBC Radio 4: 10 things autistic people want others to know about talking to them
As Michael Rosen learns from Alis Rowe in Word of Mouth, people who have autism experience the world differently, and this often makes it harder for them to communicate. Read on for ten important insights into the challenges autistic people face in social situations, and what others can do to make things easier.
Doctors develop ‘transformational’ new DNA test for Down’s syndrome
New test more accurate than current screening in detecting Down’s, Edwards and Patau syndromes and could simplify screening process, say researchers
