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Autistic child left scarred for life after being severely injured at nursery
Gweneth Smith fears for the safety of her 4-year-old granddaughter Cleo - after the youngster suffered five severe injuries at nursery, leaving her scarred for life
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I'm a high-functioning alcoholic, now in recovery - should I tell my co-workers?
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.Here she gives advice to a reader who is currently in recov
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Your child's risk of ADHD diagnosis depends on their age compared to classmates
BEING one of the youngest children in the class means your child could be more likely to receive an ADHD or autism diagnosis, scientists say.Younger c
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Mystery donor posts £1,000 in £20 notes to third charity in just three months
Bristol Autism Support is the latest charity to receive an anonymous donation of £1,000 in old £20 notes - with three such contributions being made in the area in just three months
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Sam Thompson reveals teary breakdown as he opens up on ADHD and anxiety battle
SAM Thompson broke down as he opened up about his childhood battles with ADHD and anxiety.The King of The Jungle felt the pressure to get the grades f
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Autistic teen faces blindness after ‘friend’ throws drain de-clogger in his face
Teenager Brody Morgan was left with severe face and eye burns after someone he called a friend threw drain de-clogger chemicals into his face after the trio stole a package from a porch
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How do I help an employee who is going through the menopause?
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.Here she gives advice to a reader who has been diagnosed wi
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Autistic boy, 6, wears police uniform to direct traffic and 'keep his town safe'
Finley Bollen, six, has autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder but his behaviour has been 'transformed' by his love for policing - and his local town have taken to him
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Mum issues warning after son dies from choking on sensory ball at day centre
Louis Rawlison was due for a family holiday when he died after choking on a sensory ball at a day care centre in Rochdale. His mum has launched a safety campaign in the wake of the tragedy
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I'm 16 & my boss is making me uncomfortable with his affection & sexual comments
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.Here she gives advice to a reader whose boss has been makin
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Autism symptoms in boys as study finds males more likely to inherit condition
New research has found that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more likely to be inherited by males than females - and these are the symptoms in boys you should be aware of
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Four early signs your child might have autism - and when to seek advice
Mark Blakey, a writer for Autism Parenting Magazine, has revealed a list of clear signs that your child is neuro-divergent, while shining a light on what you can do to support them
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Mrs Hinch’s year from hell after dad's tragic death & son's horror health scare
SHARING the heartbreaking news of her father’s death, Mrs Hinch described facing “deep unimaginable pain” she could not put into words.The
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How Mrs Hinch keeps her relateable image despite raking in £2.8 million a year
MANY of us may think we have few things in common with someone who raked in a whopping £2.8 million last year alone - but when it comes to Mrs Hinch,
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Dad of girl, 16, found dead at private school shares her tragic last diary entry
Caitlyn Scott-Lee, 16, was found dead in a secluded area of the Wycombe Abbey private school after she had been found with alcohol on her possession about a month before her death
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Early signs of autism in children and when they usually start showing symptoms
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. Here are some of the early signs to look out for
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Cops use bright balloons & sweets in 3-day-long search for missing boy, 6
COPS have decided to use bright balloons and gummy bears in their frantic search for a six-year-old autistic boy.Arian Arnold, who is non-verbal, vani
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Early signs and symptoms of autism in children and when they start showing them
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour - symptoms can appear by 12 months to 18 months of age or even earlier
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Gregg Wallace shares tear-jerking moment autistic son reaches huge milestone
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace couldn't be any more proud of his autistic four-year-old son Sid who is now able to count to ten after speaking for the very first time on Mother's Day this year
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Main autism signs as study finds condition 'more likely to affect males'
A new study has found that autism spectrum disorder is more likely to be inherited by males than females. It also found heritability for autism varies between genders
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Schools warning as person 'posing as doctor' offers injections to 'cure autism'
The Metropolitan Police told The Mirror it is investigating the identity of the person offering the bogus autism cure which stated children would receive an injection to the brain
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Five key signs of autism in children parents should know, according to an expert
Many parents may have suspicions their child is autistic, but might not be certain of what exactly to look out for, so one expert has shared five key signs he thinks caregivers should be aware of
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Nine in 10 children excluded at primary school don’t pass GCSE English and maths
Charity Chance UK warned an increasing number of kids are struggling in classrooms since the pandemic, with over 22,000 children aged six or under excluded or suspended in 2022
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Manager is treating our meetings like therapy sessions and I feel uncomfortable
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.Here she gives advice to a reader on how to maintain a good
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Teacher fired after telling parents of autistic student staff ignored their son
A teacher who witnessed another member of staff failing to help a non-verbal autistic seven-year-old as he injured himself and informed his parents against the school's wishes has been fired