This is disgusting. Life is hard enough for kids with autism & ADHD even with NHS support. They have sod-all chance of thriving/coping without it. Diagnosis was life changing for our maya hattenstone theguardian.com/society/2022/a…

Over 2y for us and it seems we’re towards the lucky end! The time kids lose during the wait - time they’ll never get back. ⁦Dr Rosena Allin-Khan⁩ right: #NHS does well with meagre resources. Increase resources is the only answer. Sort it ⁦⁦Sajid Javid⁩ theguardian.com/society/2022/a…

Are you an adult with #DCD #Dyspraxia or parent of a child with #DCD #Dyspraxia? We're setting up an advisory group and need your help to steer the direction of research in DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK. See link for info & application form, closing date 2nd May cardiff.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/dcd-rag

Very useful responses. Thanks for the initiative, Fran Goulder

Well done to Watford Football Club for this initiative. Football crowds can be overwhelming at the best of times, but going to a match is a magical experience that should be accessible for those who want to enjoy it. The club’s also a strong supporter of inclusive football

Hello everyone! We are recruiting parents of children aged 5-18 with diagnosed or undiagnosed motor difficulties (Dyspraxia/DCD) to complete a short survey titled “DCD by a Mile.” The DCD by a Mile survey can be found at this link: utaedu.questionpro.com/DCDbyamile #dcd #dyspraxia

Great 🧵

My son has recently got a phone. He texts me and pretends I’m the cat. I’ve decided the cat struggles with spelling and has limited thoughts. I feel I’ve adopted the role with aplomb

📢🚨Do you or your child have #Dyspraxia/#DCD? Do you know someone who does? Do you work with individuals with DCD and would like to be better informed? Are you curious about it? If so, join us at our #Dyspraxia #Awareness event at University of Surrey on Saturday 15th October. 🚨📢

Before we discovered The Boy was autistic, I interviewed a researcher for a (paid) internship. She kept referring to “social deficits” in autism (her “specialism”). I wish I had this thread to explain why the term made me uncomfortable. Reader, we didn’t employ her…

Beautiful

I think Fern Brady is my latest hero…

🚨 This is another shoutout for autistic football fans / players over 18+ for a BBC feature I'm working on. Our last plan fell through so we're on the hunt again... do get in touch! ➡️ DM me!

Utterly revolting that these people have power over SEND budgets. Outraged doesn’t quite cover it

This is awful news. Small, important charities like this have had to provide help and support on a shoestring. When you are part of the community that benefits from their services, it is particularly devastating. Wishing all employees, trustees, donors and service users well

This article really resonates. ⁦John Harris⁩ is the champion journalist for parents of #neurodivergent kids. Everything he does is full of feeling & evidence. This series by ⁦The Guardian⁩ has been excellent. Hoping for change post election! theguardian.com/society/articl…

Thank goodness. People who care are finally in government. We’ll see if the talk turns into action, but the signals are the right one. Congratulations on your appointment, Bridget Phillipson. Most parents will always fight for their children, but please stay in our corner ❤️