Autism

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Awareness of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions is growing - but the impact on parents is still being understood, with new research highlighting the 'alarming pressures' of those who work and care for their child. PIC: Getty Images

'Alarming pressures' on working parents raising neurodiverse kids

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday following an intense period of scrunity about his academic work and achievements

Jason Arday: Glasgow Uni 'deeply shocked' by death of former colleague

Novelist and journalist Matt Haig's new book, The Midnight Train, is out now. He will be at Edinburgh International Book Festival this summer.

“I was convinced I would be dead at 25.' Matt Haig celebrates life

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Exclusive Children waiting 'intolerably long' for neurodevelopment assessments

Vulnerable children with an autistic spectrum disorder are being let down across swathes of Scotland (Picture: John Devlin)

Autistic children let down by ban on private therapists in schools Fiona Carswell

Ashley Storrie stars in the new season of BAFTA winning Dinosaur, which she co-wrote with Matilda Curtis, on BBC Scotland, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.

Ashley Storrie on love, loss and a new Dinosaur season

Donald Trump's claims about paracetamol and autism have been debunked after an extensive review of scientific studies (Picture: Kevin Dietsch)

'Superstitious' Trump wrong about Covid, aspirin and now autism too Scotsman comment

The first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more "authentic, joyful" representation for neurodivergent children.

Autistic Barbie doll hailed as 'joyful milestone'

School children's fates should not depend on the financial circumstances of their parents (Picture: Anthony Devlin)

Analysis What will a review into soaring number of ASN pupils show us?

The pioneering course is aimed at women with learning disabilities and autism. Picture: PA

Exclusive 'Pioneering' domestic abuse course to help disabled and autistic women

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during an appearance on LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast show. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Scots Labour MP blasts Farage for 'causing pregnant women anxiety'

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

School for children with autism announces closure

Aaron Wood: More To Life

Viral comedian who attended 19 schools makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut

Sara Eydmann

Edinburgh woman with Autism and ADHD aims for World Record on NC500 Ultra Run

The mum says it is a “scandal” so many children are not getting the treatment they need.

Exclusive 'Repugnant': Inside the battle for NHS mental health help for children

Mhairi Black

Mhairi Black reveals she is being tested for autism

Cillian O Connor

Watch: I'm autistic. I felt invisible before discovering magic

Top Scots - in their own words - Billy Connolly

Our Top Scots in their own words - a Burns Night celebration of talent

Neurodiversity experts Louise Lawrence and Rebecca Varrell explain the role of technology in diagnosing autism.

One-minute video game could diagnose your child with autism

Gregg Wallace judges on BBC1's Masterchef

Gregg Wallace steps back from Masterchef amid misconduct investigation

Ashley Storrie arriving at the BAFTA Scotland Awards in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Janey Godley's daughter Ashley Storrie wins double at Scottish Baftas

Emilie-Rose Tricker, who has additional support needs, dances at Dance Depot in Kilwinning, run by Tracy Maguire. Picture: SWNS

Girl, 5, achieves ballerina dreams after being turned down 12 times

Why smart employers will revamp offices to help neurodivergent staff

Rev Steven Owens

New minister hopes to expand church community for autistic people

Ruby Carr in "eBae"

Ruby Carr brings debut show eBae to Edinburgh Fringe

Pierre Novellie: Must We?

Is neurodivergence actually the norm in stand-up?

How potential ban on 'disastrous' super schools has been welcomed

Exclusive How open plan 'super schools' would be axed due to ASN concerns

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Ad Feature ‘Autism and dyslexia don’t stop me from doing anything I want to do’

Playing with dolls can aid children with their social development

Cadbury axes iconic popular treat

Nicola Masson says she’s here to make the journey easier for those with ADHD and Autism.

Hatton woman sets up new business to help those with autism

Charleen Morton, Chairperson of the National Autistic Society's Dundee branch, with her three daughters

The lack of understanding of autism across all services is dumbfounding - Charle...

Carrie Watts, Chair of the National Autistic Society Scotland Highland Branch

What changed for Carrie Watts after a lifetime of guilt and shame?

Nick Ward, Director of National Autistic Society Scotland

Autism needs its own champion - Nick Ward

From left: Joanna Panese, Scott Stewart and Charlene Tait. Picture: Contributed

Barclays' new Glasgow campus to build inclusive workplace for autistic employees

Did you know what the different colours mean? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what it means if you see a blue or teal pumpkin this Halloween

Nick Ward, Director of National Autistic Society Scotland

Nick Ward: Businesses doing their bit on the quiet to help with autism

At the start of their cycle, Mariska Silkowski (black jacket) and Emma McDade.

Rothesay girls get on their bikes for autism charity

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John Hatfield: Now that autism is fashionable on TV, let’s support people on the...
Autism is fashionable. With prime time TV shows like the BBC’s The A-Word, Channel 4’s The Autistic Gardener and Atypical on Netflix, it seems fair to say that...

Fiona McGrevey, the National Autistic Society Scotland

Fiona McGrevey: Many people with autism could be homeless

Bethany Black

'˜There's nothing wrong with me, I just experience the world differently from mo...

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Autism not linked to eating fish during pregnancy '“ large new study

A portrait of Nina Mega, one of the images appearing at Autism in Focus. Picture: Catherine Simpson

Charlene Tait: Faces that open our eyes to autism

Cholesterol drugs could help autism sufferes.

Cholesterol drug could aid autism sufferers

Artist Peter Howson. Picture: Contributed

Peter Howson: Walk can be autism wake-up call

David Silvester - "Id known from an early age that I was different". Picture: Contributed

Older Scots with autism are ‘invisible generation’

A large US study found that the risk was doubled for women living in the most polluted locations. Picture: Getty

Study reveals traffic link to autism

Have we been approaching autism all wrong? Picture: Complimentary

Autism: Unlocking a generation

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Inquiry needed to solve autism puzzle

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Leaders: Case for an inquiry into autism figures

Christine Jardine: Measles panic could so easily have been avoided

Grant Stott helps Autistic Society

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Lorene Amet: Right approach needed to treat children with autism

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