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Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum NEW YORK (AP): Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d laboured to understand when to speak up or sta...

Great articles- Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

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Putting disability at centre of election debate Hustings in one London borough put the spotlight on issues that may be familiar to people with disabilities across the country, writes acting editor

Hustings in one London borough put the spotlight on issues that may be familiar to people with disabilities across the country
#RightToVote #EveryVoteCounts #LearningDisabilities

Underrecognition of Autism and Implications for Adult Psychiatric Practice: A Narrative Review Autism in adulthood remains underrecognized across psychiatric settings despite epidemiological evidence supporting its persistence across the lifespan. Recognition is often hindered by heterogeneous ...

Underrecognition of Autism and Implications for Adult Psychiatric Practice: A Narrative Review

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How are adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities represented, included and engaged in cancer research: A scoping review protocol Cancer research has shifted to highlight and empower the voices and experiences of patients in informing and guiding research. Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities experience wor...

How are adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities represented, included and engaged in cancer research: A scoping review protocol

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It's a nice feeling when the postman delivers a book in which you have co-written a chapter with @ChrisHutchRNLD ❤️

How Heart n Soul makes change: 'It’s about not underestimating the potential of anybody' Heart n Soul was recognised as one of Big Issue’s 2026 Changemakers for amplifying the work of artists with learning disabilities and autism.

Heart n Soul was recently recognised as one of Big Issue’s 2026 Changemakers for amplifying the work of artists with learning disabilities and autism #Deptford #Lewisham

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I've just started reading 'The secrets of my spectrum" by Callum Knight". On the second page was this quote and I will use when training 😀 #autism

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NHS health plans slammed after hidden detail shows key group not prioritised <span id="docs-internal-guid-656f8013-7fff-64c5-4d6a-df6f3c38d323">Plans to ramp up NHS care in neighbourhood health centres have come under fire for &apos;barely mentioning&apos; people with learning...

Plans to ramp up NHS care in neighbourhood health centres have come under fire for 'barely mentioning' people with learning disabilities

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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a learning disability nurse to work as a Community Nurse in Complex Physical Health within Bromley. You will be part of a small team of motivated nurses supporting people with their physical health.

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'The Advanced Practitioner in Mental Health" comes out next week and with a chapter on legal issues by Chri Hutchinson and me - order your copy

How Scotland’s special needs crisis grew out of control
More than 43pc of pupils north of the border now qualify for additional support

There Is No Universal Neurotype There is such extensive variability in learning styles and neural architecture that "neurodiverse" and "neurotypical" represent a false dichotomy.

There Is No Universal Neurotype
Everyone has a unique “neurodiverse” learning profile and brain.

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Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful? A conceptual split between neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions is helpful, but a clear-cut separation when it comes to service provision and funding support is not.

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?
Diagnostic and funding siloes for neurodevelopment and mental health are not warranted.

The Hampshire apprentice inspiring others with learning disabilities to start earning

I love my sons dearly, but I'm under awful stress, says 84-year-old carer A health trust is withdrawing a care package that helped an 84-year-old man to look after his two sons.

Dad, 84, 'under awful stress' as son's care package set to end #LearningDisabilities

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OCDEL Releases Family Leadership Toolkit Resource - RCPA The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Family Leadership Toolkit, which is designed for state-level professionals and

The OCDEL released the Family Leadership Toolkit, which is designed for state-level professionals and family leaders working to elevate family voices in systems changes #USA #IntellectualDisabilities