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Cyber security seeks those on spectrum

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) wants to employ more people with autism to help fight off online threats. Reports suggest the centre believes people with autism could make a key contribution in the battle against cyber attacks. The...

Cannabis trial results ‘exciting’

A pioneering researcher trialling cannabis for autism says one of his latest studies has produced “really exciting results”. Israeli researcher Dr Adi Aran says his work is focused on understanding why cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) might work in autism. The...

Nursing crisis harms the most vulnerable

People with learning disabilities may end up “shut off from society” in institutions because of a recruitment crisis in learning disability nursing. That’s the view of Dame Professor Donna Kinnair of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Kinnair, who is...

Safeguards over care ‘falling over’

The current system of safeguards for people with autism and learning disabilities in care homes and hospitals is “falling over”. That’s the view of Baroness Ilora Finlay, who chairs the National Mental Capacity Forum. The Welsh doctor argues that the current...

Cannabis tested on men with autism

Researchers are investigating the impact of cannabis compounds on the brains of men with autism. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) believe the compounds could shift the balance between excitement and inhibition in the brain. Previous research suggests this balance...

Promising results from probiotic trial

Promising early results have emerged in a trial on a probiotic to treat gut problems in autism. That’s the view of lead researcher Susan Simmons, of University College London (UCL). Still enrolling families Simmons, a nutritionist, is still enrolling families for...

Mums’ ovary condition may cause autism

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have a child with autism, a new study shows. Researchers say the findings support the theory that prenatal sex steroid hormones such as testosterone can cause autism, as well as genes....

Issue disabled badges now, charity says

Blue disabled badges should be issued now to people with autism who need them, says a charity. The National Autistic Society (NAS) says councils should use their discretionary powers to give the disabled parking badges to people with autism immediately. The...

Saliva could be used to test for autism

New research suggests that changes in bacteria within a child’s mouth could help to identify autism. The findings are likely to lead to the development of a saliva-based test to aid clinicians in early autism diagnosis. Scientists from three organisations...

Gene found linking seizures and autism

Researchers have uncovered links between autism and rare genetic mutations that cause seizures. Scientists are investigating mutations in the HNRNPU gene. These mutations cause a syndrome that leads to learning disabilities, distinct facial features, seizures and, sometimes, autism. Work led...

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