Why understanding autism means looking beyond spoken language – two autistic researchers of communication explain Beyond diagnosis, the real issue is who gets heard and what counts as knowledge about autistic lives.

Why understanding autism means looking beyond spoken language – two autistic researchers of communication explain theconversation.com/why-understa...

Understanding and concern about autism self diagnosis on social media MUSC Health autism specialist talks about social media's autism self-diagnosis trend.

Understanding and concern about autism self-diagnosis on social media www.musc.edu/content-hub/... #autism

Vulnerable child spent two months in A&E as staff could not find placement Another child stayed in accident and emergency for more than 30 days, according to a report

Vulnerable child spent two months in A&E as staff could not find placement www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

CBF Delivers Open Letter to 10 Downing Street Family carers and young people, supported by the CBF and children’s charity Kids have been to 10 Downing Street, to ask the Prime Minister to improve the experience of young people when they move from...

The transition process can often feel rushed and lack thorough communication between families and different services. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation delivered an open letter to the PM www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/news/cbf-del...

Celebrating Success: The Pines Achieves a ‘Good’ Overall CQC Rating with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership! [read on] switchedoncare.com/the-pines-cq...

New painless blood tests trialled in people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability Today A painless new method of conducting blood tests in people with learning disabilities is currently being trialled by the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT).

New Painless Blood Test Being Trialled for People with Learning Disabilities www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/new-pai...

Has Broadening the Autism Spectrum Led to Overdiagnosis? An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and adults in cases that are milder or unclear.

Has Broadening the #Autism Spectrum Led to Overdiagnosis?

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Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’ When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they wer...

Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’ www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

SEND campaigners to organise a nationwide demonstration to defend legal rights - Learning Disability Today SEND campaigners are organising a national demonstration urging the Government to protect and strengthen the legal rights of children and young people following the publication of the Schools White Pa...

SEND campaigners to organise a nationwide demonstration to defend legal rights www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/send-ca... #autism #profoundautism

Uta Frith: why I no longer think autism is a spectrum The autism spectrum has widened to the point of collapse, affecting how teachers should support autistic pupils in the classroom, researcher Uta Frith tells Helen Amass

Uta Frith: why I no longer think autism is a spectrum www.tes.com/magazine/tea... #autism

Defining PBS in the UK: A New Practitioner’s Perspective Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), a UK Practitioner's Definition, read about how Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a key to effective PBS delivery

Positive Behaviour Support: A Practitioner’s Definition
An important new conceptual paper has been released in a PBS Special Issue of The Tizard Learning Disability Review, for the practice of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in the UK switchedoncare.com/positive-beh...

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New autism diagnosis considered for those with highest needs

New autism diagnosis considered for those with highest needs www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know
Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

'My daughter had been kidnapped': The families blocked from seeing their disabled loved ones www.itv.com/news/2026-02...

Autism and ADHD referrals paused in parts of Cumbria and Lancashire Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust says it is

Autism and ADHD referrals paused over high demand www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #autism

Diagnose fast to cut autism suicide risk - report finds Bournemouth University researchers analysed more than 4,000 responses from autistic people.

Diagnose fast to cut autism suicide risk - report www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Schools aren’t designed for autistic children – these are the sensory challenges they face Loud classrooms are a key cause of distress for autistic children.

‘Schools aren’t designed for autistic children – these are the sensory challenges they face’ theconversation.com/schools-aren...

Committee calls for urgent action to reduce autism and ADHD waiting lists The Scottish Parliament committee is concerned that people are waiting years for neurodevelopmental assessments.

Call for urgent action to reduce autism and ADHD waiting lists www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Taking a fresh look at definition of autism — Harvard Gazette Some families, activists say term is too broad, masks unique issues of most severe cases as surging rates, federal plans turn spotlight on disorder

Taking a fresh look at definition of autism news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor... #autism

New resources helping people with disabilities have a say in their behaviour support Support plans for NDIS participants are a necessary tool when it comes to helping those around them manage concerning or aggressive behaviour.

New resources helping people with disabilities have a say in their behaviour support news.uq.edu.au/2026-01-new-...

How simple routines shape positive behaviour in children Discover how simple routines provide security and predictability, fostering positive behaviour in children and reducing stress for parents. Learn to start

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CBF Statement on DforE guidance on restrictive interventions On Thursday 18th December, the Department for Education published updated guidance for schools in England on ‘Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools: Guidance for…

Revised Guidance on Restrictive Interventions in Schools statement by the The Challenging Behaviour Foundation www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/news/cbf-sta...

Researchers Discover Molecular Difference in Autistic Brains Brains of autistic individuals have fewer of a specific kind of glutamate receptor, supporting an idea that autism is driven by a signaling imbalance.

Researchers Discover Molecular Difference in Autistic Brains medicine.yale.edu/news-article... #autism

Constipation death: are people with learning disabilities dying of embarrassment? - Learning Disability Today People with a learning disability are more prone to constipation than those without learning disabilities. They are also more likely to present differently or have difficulty communicating their sympt...

Constipation death: are people with learning disabilities dying of embarrassment? www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/health...

‘It becomes my whole job’: autism advocates fight RFK Jr’s barrage of misinformation Advocates demand public health officials ‘listen to autistic voices’ after health secretary’s debunked vaccine claims

‘It becomes my whole job’: autism advocates fight RFK Jr’s barrage of misinformation www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #autism

Autistic individuals are more prosocial towards strangers and people they barely know While most people become less generous towards strangers, autistic adults maintain high levels of prosocial behavior regardless of social distance. New research confirms this generosity is intentional...

Autistic individuals are more prosocial towards strangers and people they barely know www.psypost.org/autistic-ind... #autism

Empowering Families: Why This Essential Guide to Adult Social Care is a Must-Read - Green Light At Green Light PBS Ltd., we understand that securing high-quality, person-centred support for an adult loved one who has severe learning disabilities and

Empowering Families: Why This Essential Guide to Adult Social Care by The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a Must-Read switchedoncare.com/empowering-f... #adultsocialcare #learningdisabilities #autism #challengingbehaviour #pbs

Children in care who lash out may no longer face automatic arrest under UK review Plan aims to restrict ‘over-policing’ of looked-after young people and ensure challenging behaviour is met with support rather than criminalisation

Children in care who lash out may no longer face automatic arrest under UK review www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #autism

Investing in Our Team: Post-Incident Support Training with Nick Barratt - Green Light At Green Light PBS, our commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care is paramount. This commitment extends to ensuring our staff are fully

Investing in our team - post incident support training with Nick Barratt - guest blog by Chloe Brindley switchedoncare.com/investing-in...