Cambridge University study explores gender and autism
10 Aug 2020 Transgender and gender-diverse individuals are more likely to be diagnosed with autism than cisgender adults, a major study has revealed. |
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Quarter of councils discriminate against children with autism, investigation reveals
7 Aug 2020 Almost a quarter of councils have “acted unlawfully” by discriminating against children with autism, a major study has revealed. |
Women and young families disproportionately affected by Covid-19 mental health crisis, study reveals
3 Aug 2020 Women, young adults and parents of young children have been worst affected by the Covid-19 mental health crisis, a major report has revealed. |
Those with autism, anxiety and other “hidden” disabilities exempt from face coverings, confirms Government
31 Jul 2020 Autistic people and those with anxiety or panic disorders are among the individuals exempt from wearing face masks in public, it has been confirmed. |
Mental health declined “substantially” after first month of lockdown, study reveals
27 Jul 2020 Mental wellbeing across the UK declined “substantially” after the first month of Covid-19 lockdown, a major study has revealed. |
Digital tools could speed up autism diagnosis, study reveals
24 Jul 2020 Digital tools and assessments could help speed up the diagnosis of autism in young children, it has been revealed. |
Financial issues fuelling mental health crisis, Covid-19 study reveals
20 Jul 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the health of people living in the UK, a major study on the nation’s physical and mental wellbeing has revealed. |
Government to accelerate hospital discharge of people with autism and learning disabilities
17 Jul 2020 People with autism and learning disabilities will be better supported to leave hospital and re-join the community, it has been announced. |
Young people “developing eating disorders” during Covid-19 lockdown, study reveals
13 Jul 2020 Young people may be developing eating disorders to cope with the Covid-19 lockdown, a major study has revealed. |
Innovative new screening method could lower average age of autism diagnosis “by years”
10 Jul 2020 An innovative clinical screening programme for autism could lower the average age of diagnosis “by years” and improve health outcomes in affected children, a major study has revealed. |