Autism

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

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...

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...

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

Inquiry needed to solve autism puzzle

Leaders: Case for an inquiry into autism figures

Christine Jardine: Measles panic could so easily have been avoided

Grant Stott helps Autistic Society

Lorene Amet: Right approach needed to treat children with autism

Traffic pollution ‘increases risk of autism in children’

TV Preview: Louis Theroux Extreme Love – Autism | Grandma’s House

Why love and understanding matter so much
Laura says world can be a frightening place for Caidan, yet her autistic son’s trials tap into what’s best in their relationship

Alan Somerville: Autism strategy a step in the right direction

Autism gala day is first in UK

Autistic pensioners 'missing out on care'

Mouthpiece: Aspire to focus on ASD needs

Student wins award for his inside view of autism

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