In the United Kingdom it is estimated that nearly 1 out of 100 children today suffers from autism. While the statistics appear lower than in the United States, it still means approximately 100,000 children today living with autism in the U.K. In addition, half a million family members face the direct effect of the condition. […]
The Agency to headline in Autism Wessex acoustic evening
February 5, 2018 by
Bornemouth UK- One of the South West’s best live bands The Agency is headlining an evening of music held in the 1812 Lounge bar in Bournemouth on February 6. The evening is organised by Autism Wessex. The agency are a soul and motown band, and the set promises a very enjoyable evening Andy Wilkinson, lead […]
Applied Behavioural Analysis – First hand accounts
July 15, 2017 by
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), one of the first things mentioned when your child receives a diagnosis of Autism. The paediatrician may recommend it and you are sure to read glowing reports about it. The ultimate goal of ABA? To make your child indistinguishable from their peers. To stop all self stimulating behaviour and enforce eye […]
Unique Kidz and Co launch appeal to raise £200,000 for new centre of Excellence
March 14, 2017 by
Unique Kidz and Co is an award winning disabled charity based in Lancaster, Lancashire UK. The charity was formed in 2009 by Denise Armer and Jane Haplin, two mothers of special needs children. Denise Armer has a son, 12 who is autistic and has severe learning disabilities. Denise told Autism Daily Newscast that, “he is […]
Britain proves really Great in provision of free schools for Autism
October 25, 2016 by
In the week where great steps are being undertaken in the understanding of Autism, we are happy to report of one Country’s steps to provide for the growing number of children with a diagnosis. Great Britain takes this increasing number incredibly seriously. Where a few years ago, it was impossible to find a school place […]