Autism

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

The Yorkshire Futures team.

Scarborough-based training provider reaches 1,000th learner 'milestone'

The team at Happy Futures in Scarborough.

Care company celebrates 15-year anniversary in Scarborough

A therapy session at Burlington House

The 'neurodiverse' school combining in-house therapy and life skills

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Cillian O Connor

Watch: I'm autistic. I felt invisible before discovering magic

Gregg Wallace judges on BBC1's Masterchef

Gregg Wallace steps back from Masterchef amid misconduct investigation

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Nathaniel Briggs and Lead Driver Manager Steve Whitehead

TPE delights twelve-year-old train fanatic with a cab ride to Scarborough

From left to right: Simon Starling Yorkshire Care Group, Students Kieran Lewis, Matthew Dunderdale, Georgie Youngson, David Hancock, Springhead School Careers Coordinator Anne Jack, Student Louise Hamilton, Deputy Headteacher Paul Wilson

Scarborough students secure employment after apprentice style interviews
Five students from Springhead School’s Sixth Form Department were invited to apply for a range of positions within the Yorkshire Care Group.
Claudia Bowes

Housebuilder Barratt Homes donates £1,500 to WHISH, from left: Leonie Gilbertson, Yvonne Harrison and James Taylor.

Whitby charity WHISH receives £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes

Finley Bollen, six, dresses in an officer's hat and outfit everyday - keeping his town and its people safe on the roads.

Watch: Meet the police-obsessed youngster keeping the streets safe

Destiny Mitchell, 26, is homeless and has turned a bus stop into a temporary home on the Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Watch: Our home is a disused bus shelter...it's going to be demolished

Consultation is starting on a wide-ranging strategy to address issues faced by more than 6,000 autistic people living in North Yorkshire has been drawn up.

Consultation on draft autism strategy for North Yorkshire to start this month

Playing with dolls can aid children with their social development

Cadbury axes iconic popular treat

Did you know what the different colours mean? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what it means if you see a blue or teal pumpkin this Halloween

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Autism not linked to eating fish during pregnancy '“ large new study

Blood test for autism developed for earlier diagnosis

Young people with autism have lots to offer employees.

Letter: Training for young people with autism

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