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Autism and Genetics - An article from ‘The Independent’

By Angela • Jun 10th, 2010 • Category: Headline, National News, News & Events

New research on the relationship between Autism and Genetics.

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Campaign to save Disability Living Allowence

By Angela • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

Scope campaign to save DLA

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Latest News from NAS - Autism Act 2009 to become law!

By Angela • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

The Autism Bill has made it through its last parliamentary stage, and will now become the Autism Act 2009.

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Why a firm wants staff with autism By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC News

By Angela • Jul 17th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

The experience in Denmark shows autistic workers are an untapped resource.

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Have your Say on the Government’s Autism Strategy for Adults

By Angela • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

As a direct result of our I Exist campaign, and the phenomenal campaigning by you, The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) supporters, the Government will launch their first ever strategy for adults on the autism spectrum later this year. The strategy will set out the Government’s plans to tackle the isolation, discrimination and inequality routinely experienced by many adults with autism.

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New Research Results on Autism and Genes

By Angela • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

Scientists have produced the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism.

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Oxygen therapy benefit in autism

By Angela • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

A decompression chamber may help children with autism, say researchers.

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Autism proposals to be unveiled

By Angela • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

Government plans to improve support for people with autism are expected to be outlined in parliament later.

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New Goverment Measures for Autism Announced

By Angela • Feb 22nd, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

Government Announcement
In a joint Government statement to MPs, Phil Hope MP, Minister for Care Services, and Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP, Minister for Schools and Learners have announced a far-reaching set of initiatives to improve the lives of people with autism in England. The measures announced are a direct response to the Cheryl Gillan Autism Bill and address all the outcomes sought in the Bill.

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New Online Autism Community - talk about autism

By Angela • Feb 12th, 2009 • Category: Headline, Information, National, National News

I thought you might be interested in hearing about an exciting new online community for parents and carers of children with autism. The community, called talk about autism, will allow you to talk to others about the issues surrounding autism, especially education and development of young people and children with autism.

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