New article from Special Needs Jungle: With Chris Coghlan MP (Lib Dem) Measure What Matters is an initiative investigating maladministration in public services. We have been working with Chris Coghlan MP on exposing the systemic maladministration … The post MP says the abuse of SEND law is a “systemic, moral and ethical crisis” and schools must speak up appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Measure What Matters ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved

Parents’ Struggle: Supporting Their Autistic Daughter’s Recovery  BIOENGINEER.ORG

Age-varying distinct neuroanatomy in young children with autism spectrum disorder and fragile X syndrome  Nature

Ohio is closer to adding an emergency alert for missing autistic kids  WOUB Public Media -

For families of those whose disabilities put them at higher risk of wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline. The post Program Offers Way To Locate Missing People With Cognitive Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.

A question about maternal health and the rise in autism [PODCAST]  KevinMD.com

No Evidence the Gut Microbiome Causes Autism  Neuroscience News

Autism culinary training program launches on Staten Island via food truck  SILive.com

Ohio is closer to adding emergency alert for missing autistic kids  Ideastream

Parents ask Virginia Beach school board to review disciplinary action against autistic student  Citizen Portal AI

My friend Peter Archer, who has died aged 80, bettered the lives of many people by improving housing conditions and regenerating neighbourhoods from inner city Bristol to New Delhi. He combined a strategic vision with a belief that communities should have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. One of Peter’s greatest achievements was his establishment in 1986 of Care and Repair England, a project designed to help older and disabled people to continue to live independently by improving their existing housing conditions. He chaired the charity for 20 years and would later (in 2010) rewrite UK government guidance on home adaptations for disabled people. Continue reading...

New article from Special Needs Jungle: This is SNJ’s penultimate post for the year. Next week we’ll have one that’s really important, but I didn’t want to keep you waiting any longer for this one, to … The post Tips to help you complete the Government’s National SEND Conversation survey (Don’t forget the law!) appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Tania Tirraoro ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved

Tired of driving miles just to find playground equipment your child can use? You don’t need to be an expert to make local change happen. This guide walks you through every step of advocating for an inclusive playground — from knowing what to ask for to speaking up at council meetings — so your community … The post How to Advocate for an Inclusive Playground in Your Community appeared first on Disability Horizons.

New article from Special Needs Jungle: In recent months, I seem to have been nominated by team SNJ to be their main media commentator. They claim it’s because I have a good grasp of the issues … The post Challenging SEND misinformation, one radio interview at a time appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Rachel Filmer ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved

New Akron Children's autism center opens  WFMJ.com

CHPA urges FDA to reject petition seeking autism, ADHD warning on acetaminophen  Mass Market Retailers

Staying connected can become more difficult as dementia progresses. Memory changes, confusion and unfamiliar technology can all make simple calls stressful. Yet for many families, those moments of contact — seeing a loved one’s face, hearing their voice — remain deeply important. Technology designed for ease and clarity can make a real difference. One example … The post Jubilee TV: Can a Video-Calling TV Box Help Families Stay in Touch with People Living with Dementia appeared first on Disability Horizons.

Teasing out mosaicism cell by cell; and more  The Transmitter

Tylenol’s Shadow: Debunking the Pregnancy-Autism Link Amid 2025 Research Turmoil  WebProNews

LPD partners up for event to support drivers with autism  KSWO 7News

Major Review Finds No Link Between Maternal Tylenol and Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD  Pharmacy Times

New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Rose Arnold, Reclaim Rights for Children We’ve written twice before on SNJ about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill currently going through Parliament.   Today’s post looks at the privacy … The post The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill appeared first on Special Needs Jungle. Special Needs Jungle ⓒ Special Needs Jungle 2008-2025 All Rights reserved