Education

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September 19, 2020

Two mums set up free school for children with high functioning autism

News In Brief
September 19, 2020

Sophy Lamond and Camilla Buxton,Elmbridge, Surrey, UK - are one step closer to setting up their their school, Temple’s Free School. Bohr women have children on the autistic spectrum. They have been accepted on the New Schools Network development programme. Th...

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September 8, 2020

The art of autism- part 1

Shân Ellis
September 8, 2020

I remember being handed a pencil to draw on my first day at primary school, and thinking there was an artistry in the bold black lines left on white paper by charcoal. I thought I was an artist, but to be fair, what I draw hasn't improved that much in 30 years...

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September 5, 2020

Online Program Teaches Digital Literacy to Students with Autism

Laurel Joss
September 5, 2020

Michele McKeone is a special education teacher from Philadelphia who studied digital media as an undergrad. When she started teaching, she became concerned that many of her students were falling behind their peers in their ability to use the internet for every...

Education centres in Saudi failing children with autism – claim parents

Jo Worgan
August 12, 2020

Saudi Arabia, - Parents of autistic children have claimed they are not getting enough financial support from education authorities. The Saudi Gazette reports that Um Mohammad noticed her son was different from an early age and that she felt a numbing pain whe...

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July 18, 2020

Girl with autism excluded from school as they fail to meet her special educational needs

Jo Worgan
July 18, 2020

Bangor, Northern Ireland, Kirstie Greer, 16 has not accessed education for 2 years. This is because no school can cater for her special needs. Kirstie was diagnosed with dyspraxia when aged 3 and with with autism at 13. The Belfast Telegraph states that Kirs...

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July 7, 2020

Brain Balance Acheivement centres revolutionise autism education

Brigid Rankowski
July 7, 2020

Brain Balance Achievement Centres are located in 58 places throughout the country with more being founded every day. The centres are focused on helping children reach their full potential with support from a specialized team. Children and families work...

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June 18, 2020

‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ event raises funds for Fullerton schools’ special education programs

Jo Worgan
June 18, 2020

The 5th Annual Mardi Gras for Autism event, Fullerton, California - The March 1st event hosted by Fullerton Cares, a charity that promotes action, awareness and acceptance for autism, raised money for the Fullerton School District’s special education programs....

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April 13, 2020

Petition launched for autism equality for children in Queensland, Australia

Shân Ellis
April 13, 2020

Queensland, Australia - A hard hitting campaign is gathering strength in Australia, asking the question why there are no autism specific school in the district. The campaign spearheaded by Nicole Vellar includes a Facebook page which currently has 691 l...

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February 25, 2020

Autism mentor scheme launched at Cardiff University

News In Brief
February 25, 2020

Cardiff University - have launched a new scheme. The Discovery Project aims to encourage more young people to attend University. Students at Cardiff University will now mentor teenagers with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The BBC news website states...

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February 16, 2020

Feed Maxi from Speak Eazy Apps – Part 2

Jo Worgan
February 16, 2020

One of the many benefits of writing for Autism Daily Newscast is being able to review products. Part 1 provides an overview to the app. Here is my review of Feed Maxi by Speak Eazy Apps. I have a son 5 who has ASD. I downloaded the app onto the IPad and...

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