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.
Author: Lisa Richardson
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
Join major research in Autism and mental health problems
Autism research charity, Autistica, and leading researchers from Birmingham are calling for autistic people with learning difficulties (and their families) to take part in a new study into autism and mental health problems. To get involved join Discover, a new national network linking the autistic community with the top UK research centres. Read More >
17th international conference on offenders with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, 11-12 April 2018 in Birmingham: Call for papers
Papers and workshops are invited from any discipline or perspective relevant to the management or care of learning disabled offenders or those requiring similar services. Proposals by practitioners, service users, decision- and policy-makers, as well as by academics, students, researchers and advocates are welcomed. Read More
Through VR project The Party, the Guardian is giving viewers an insight into living with autism
Francesca Panetta, executive editor, virtual reality, explains how the fully-scripted VR piece was developed.