A Salford charity is encouraging people with autism to develop their own skills in a safe environment. The small organisation, […]
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“It’s just coming to the forefront for neurodiverse individuals” – Salford Researchers look to prove if exercise can improve sleep and learning for Autistic Children
Researchers at the University of Salford have launched the Salford Autism Exercise Project to prove if exercise can help children […]
“Seeing those who we support struggle through Covid has been most emotionally challenging” – The charity helping children with autism in Salford
Greater Manchester based charity I AM has been helping people with autism in Salford cope throughout the pandemic. The Covid-19 […]
Salford professor says ‘big gap’ in knowledge of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder following first ever UK-wide study
The university of Salford’s latest foetal alcohol syndrome research has found that despite the disorder being as common as autism, it’s severely underfunded.
“We’ve all been through this” – Salford autism on continuing to support people who need it
Autism is more pervasive than previously thought, a new study suggests. Research conducted by University of Cambridge and Newcastle University […]
People with autism in Salford are looking for mental health support during lockdown
Coronavirus restrictions have had a negative impact on the mental health of people with autism spectrum disorder in Salford. The […]
Autism supporting chocolatier treats #HeartOfSalford event
Chocolate for good cause, chocolate to change lives The Autism supporting chocolatier create positive change throughout communities around the UK. […]
Christopher Eccleston relishes The A Word’s return
First image credit: Super Festivals / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) Second image credit: Ian West Salford actor Christopher Eccleston returns to […]
A new employment scheme to help autistic people is coming to Salford
Autistic people struggling to find work in Salford will be getting a boost from a new employment scheme. TV and […]
Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support
An autistic woman was left without adequate support for months after Salford City Council failed to carry out its statutory duties. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report last week following a complaint by Mrs W, who has not been named, a Salford resident with autism.
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