A former Royal Marine who admits he “couldn’t cope” with his autistic son not talking has hailed a communication system for helping him find his voice. Jake was not speaking at the age of four and had frequent meltdowns, fuelled by frustration at being unable to communicate clearly. Three years ago, the family were introduced…
A former Royal Marine who admits he “couldn’t cope” with his autistic son not talking has hailed a communication system for helping him find his voice. Jake was not speaking at the age of four and had frequent meltdowns, fuelled by frustration at being unable to communicate clearly. Three years ago, the family were introduced…
A mum said she felt “sick to her stomach” after her nine-year-old autistic son was found on a busy main road by himself when she said he was supposed to be having one-to-one care at a sensory group. Gemma, from St Helens, said she was still “in shock” that William, who is non-verbal, was found…
A mum said she felt “sick to her stomach” after her nine-year-old autistic son was found on a busy main road by himself when she said he was supposed to be having one-to-one care at a sensory group. Gemma, from St Helens, said she was still “in shock” that William, who is non-verbal, was found…
Donna Jones Harvey was recently tipped £10 by a customer and said he was the “happiest boy in Shrewsbury” A couple who opened a cafe say their son, who is autistic, was the inspiration for the move as he “absolutely loves cooking”. Donna Jones, 32 and Gregg Jones, 48, renovated the premises in Shrewsbury, to…
Donna Jones Harvey was recently tipped £10 by a customer and said he was the “happiest boy in Shrewsbury” A couple who opened a cafe say their son, who is autistic, was the inspiration for the move as he “absolutely loves cooking”. Donna Jones, 32 and Gregg Jones, 48, renovated the premises in Shrewsbury, to…
Stuart Robertson The Duke of Edinburgh praised Jacob (right) for his determination An autistic teenager has told of his amusing exchange with the Duke of Edinburgh after he was presented with an award. Jacob, 18, from Windsor, said that when he told Prince Edward where he was from after receiving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh…
Stuart Robertson The Duke of Edinburgh praised Jacob (right) for his determination An autistic teenager has told of his amusing exchange with the Duke of Edinburgh after he was presented with an award. Jacob, 18, from Windsor, said that when he told Prince Edward where he was from after receiving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh…
BBC Shantel says her son’s autistic symptoms worsened while they were living in a former care home When Shantel Morris moved into “cramped” and “unclean” temporary accommodation in 2022 with her then-eight-year-old son, she began to notice a worrying change in his behaviour. He had shown signs of autism before the family became homeless, including…
BBC Shantel says her son’s autistic symptoms worsened while they were living in a former care home When Shantel Morris moved into “cramped” and “unclean” temporary accommodation in 2022 with her then-eight-year-old son, she began to notice a worrying change in his behaviour. He had shown signs of autism before the family became homeless, including…