Autism

Suzy Ward with her son Eoin.

‘We’re going to become prisoners in our own home’

Cillian O'Connor

I felt invisible before I found magic. Now I'm a world record holder

Cillian O Connor

Watch: I'm autistic. I felt invisible before discovering magic

Gregg Wallace judges on BBC1's Masterchef

Gregg Wallace steps back from Masterchef amid misconduct investigation

Playing with dolls can aid children with their social development

Eric Roberts.

Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts: 'My life has changed so dramatically'

Cadbury axes iconic popular treat

Matthew Hardy will take on the challenge in aid of Derry charity Jigsaw.

Dedicated dad to take on 100 mile ultra marathon challenge for Derry's Jigsaw

Having fun at the St. Joseph’s Boys School Colour Run.

IN PICTURES: Clattered on the Colour Run for autism acceptance

Highlights this year include educational screenings included the film Little Women.

Foyle Film Festival presents diverse programme for all

Author Jude Morrow pictured with his son Ethan

Derry author to embark on American book tour

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

Lauren Watson, Co-worker, Autism Initiatives, Sarah Mullan, service user and Thomas Carlin, manager Autism Initiatives. DER1419GS-013

Derry artist speaks of living with autism and adapting to situations

Jennifer, pictured with OJ the puppy.

New pup honours Jennifer’s beloved guide dog OJ

Autism spike not met by resources: MLA

There are almost 500 children and over 80 adults in the Western Trust area awaiting assessment.

Almost 600 waiting for Autism assessment
Almost 600 children and adults are waiting to be assessed for Autism locally, with health officials warning resources cannot meet the soaring demand.
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Autism not linked to eating fish during pregnancy '“ large new study

63 schools are to lose funding for schemes such as breakfast clubs and afterschool homework clubs

Autism diagnosis rise among local schoolkids

(l-r) Christine Gilchrist, Riley (2), Jonah (4) and David Gilchrist

Autism NI stages Family Fun Day

AUTISM TRAINING. . . . .Staff from Greater Shantallow Community Arts/Studio 2 who completed a one day Autism Awareness Training Course at the Studio on Wednesday last. The course, accredited by Autism NI, will see them continue to work towards the arts groupÃ¢Â¬"s Autism Impact Award in a few months time. Included from left are Eleanor Plummer, Margaret Doherty, Edel Saunders, Louise Hughes, Lynn McCaarron, Conor Stanley, Michael Deehan, Irena Noonan and Ollie Green.

GSCA staff complete Autism Awareness Training at Studio 2

Ann Marie Coyle and her husband Christopher pictured with her children, Alice, left and, Molly, right.

Derry mother aiming to raise Â£2k for special '˜sensory room' at school

Sinn FÃ©in MLA Karen Mullan has met with Kieran Downey, Director of Karen Mullan Foyle MLA with young people and families affected by Autism and Sinn Fein representatives at the meeting with Kieran Downey and Ann McDuff.

Autism services issues discussed at meeting

Foyle Sinn FÃ©in MLA Karen Mullan ,Tina Burke, Michelle Weir, Donna Hutton

Festival initiative for children with Autism in Derry welcomed by MLA

Missed autism targets show need for more funding

Children wait 50 weeks for Autism diagnoses due to demand spike

Pictured at Autism Initiatives' office in the Waterside are Margaret McLean, Floating Housing Support Worker, Frank Nelis, Bryan Sutherland and Dale Mitchell, Service Manager.

Helping adults with autism live independent lives