Sociology researchers seek to understand the link between social stigma and self-esteem in those on the autistic spectrum.
Revising the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice: Call for evidence
The call for evidence will aim to seek views and contributions from a range of stakeholders, to develop a robust evidence base which will inform revisions made to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.
Deadline: 7 March 2019
Annual learning disabilities statistics released
Annual figures on the health and care of people with learning disabilities have been released by NHS Digital.
The Conversation: Too many children with autism are let down by schools and end up in prison
For many young people, school can be a difficult place. And for some, it can be just about impossible. Negative experiences in school can have harmful long-term effects on pupils with autism spectrum conditions.
Official figures show that children, are increasingly being suspended or expelled from school because of “behavioural problems” – many of which include children on the autism spectrum. Some regions in the UK have experienced a 100% increase in these types of exclusions since 2011.
LDToday: Parliamentary committee calls for greater protection from online learning disability hate crime
The Petitions Committee, a parliamentary committee of the House of Commons, has published its report “Online abuse and the experience of disabled people”. The report reveals the extreme level of abuse that disabled people receive online, calling for legislative change to give them same protections as those who suffer hate crime due to race or religion.
