S timming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says “people have become my special interest now” — and may go unnoticed during ...

The documentary was a final year Science Communication project at The University Of Manchester. It explores different views and experiences of people affected by the condition and asks why mental ...

Journalist Ron Suskind's son, Owen, overcame autism by immersing himself in Disney films. The Suskind family's journey is the subject of a new documentary, "Life, Animated." Ron Suskind joins ...

Flo Flo also talks in the documentary about how she likes the rules of day-to-day conversations. Professor Happé explains that, “it's certainly easier for autistic people in general when what ...

A documentary on autism titled, Echoes of Hope, was premiered at the popular arts and cultural centre, Terra Kulture, on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, April 19, 2024. The documentary ...

Leaning on the supportive network they have cultivated here, they add: “Every autistic person I know wants to connect to people, to be part of a community and make friends.”. The documentary ...

"Autism Amplified: Acceptance through Communication" is designed to inform and raise awareness about autism, featuring insights from autistic individuals and experts exploring what autism ...

Experts are certain that there could be many undiagnosed adults living with autism. Together with campaigners Georgia Harper and Sam Ahern, Anna Richardson sets out to uncover the true face of autism ...

Last year she also received an autism diagnosis, something she spoke to Parents' Toolkit about at the time. Now, Christine features in a new BBC One documentary, Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My ...

Celebrities including Melanie Sykes are raising awareness about autism in females by revealing their “relief” after being diagnosed with the condition as adults. Television presenter Sykes ...