Arts education is not an add-on for SEND education. It is the missing piece www.bigissue.com/opinion/arts...

The relentless march of SEND reform only hears views that fit the narrative www.specialneedsjungle.com/relentless-m...

Largest trial to date shows a psychological therapy to address the consequences of trauma is safe and effective www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Autism and ADHD are on the rise due to widening diagnostic criteria A study of 140,000 people suggests that a broadening of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD explains the sharp rise in diagnoses, www.newscientist.com/article/2530...

How workplaces can foster inclusion for people with disabilities www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

New research helps understand how a long, healthy lifespan may be passed down across generations www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

"My child’s class is disrupted — can we talk about inclusion without blame? When classroom interruptions frustrate parents, the children aren’t to blame — it’s a broken Send system that abandons both disabled pupils and their peers" Do you agree? www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...

Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine researcher awarded up to $17.25 million to join an international autism research collaborative Is this a useful way of spending research money? www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Adults with ADHD may pay high price to mask traits and fit in, SFU study finds Masking ADHD traits may help adults fit in socially, but it can come at a cost to their mental health and well-being, according to new research from Simon Fraser University www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Autistic children being injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

‘Autistic kids are being experimented on’: inside America’s booming market for unproven stem cell infusions www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

Cerebellar extracellular structures regulate social behavior: New insights into neural mechanisms linked to autism www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Activity and mood closely linked, study finds UTA kinesiology professor Yue Liao contributed to a global study on how daily activity and mood interact www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Pernicious privatisation of special needs support Ian Abbott says the principle of inclusion for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities will remain illusory as long as private providers are in control. Plus on the need for Send schools www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Changes in Genetic Contributions to ASD and ADHD by Year of Diagnosis jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? How would you describe it it? www.verywellmind.com/what-is-neur...

Children with SEN make up half of all school suspensions Gosh now that is a surprise! www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/sen-chi...

Councils warn of 'total collapse' in special needs system www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Topics That Kids With ADHD And Autism Bring Up Most In Therapy www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/therap...

Autism ‘My diagnosis was a blessing’: composer Sally Beamish on tackling the condition that ruined every joyful memory. Can anyone relate? www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...

Classroom performance of students with autism in interaction with the NAO robot www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Ruling removes ‘vital’ UK safeguards for severely disabled people, charities warn www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Rebuilding special educational needs and disability services neweconomics.org/2026/05/rebu...

Middle-aged and older adults with autistic traits face rising anxiety over time www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Brain scans reveal two distinct subtypes of autism with different underlying biology www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools close www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Middle-aged and older adults with autistic traits face rising anxiety over time www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Advice please! Has anyone gone through a Preparation for Adulthood Assessment by a social worker in the UK? If so what does it involve and do you have any tips? Thanks in advance

How to help students with SEND transition to secondary school The transition from primary to secondary school can be particularly daunting for pupils with special educational needs, but these steps can help, says Gemma Corby @the_SENDCoach www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Research shows children in special schools report higher self-esteem than those with SEN in mainstream www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-chi...

In-depth e-learning for parents and carers Our modular online learning looks in detail at the scope of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. Thanks to @the_SENDCoach for sharing www.ipsea.org.uk/in-depth-e-l...

‘Everyone is equal in this space’: the cosmic world of neurodivergent-friendly club night Robyn’s Rocket www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m...

Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/h...

‘Attainment at all costs’ approach could undermine Send changes, school leaders in England say Union says emphasis on academic goals conflicts with proposed measures on special educational needs provision www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Strong genetic mutation overrides female protective effects in autism www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Strong genetic mutation overrides female protective effects in autism, researchers discover medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05...

Autism and College: How to Access Campus Disability Accommodations www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-and-c...

What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? How would you describe it? www.verywellmind.com/what-is-neur...

Trump and RFK Jr. Boosted This Unproven Autism Drug. Some Parents Listened The FDA recently declined to endorse leucovorin for autism, citing a lack of strong evidence for it. gizmodo.com/trump-and-rf...

Autism Overdiagnosis Is a National Scandal Do you agree? www.nationalreview.com/magazine/202...

How sport is changing the lives of people with autism in Central Asia www.euronews.com/health/2026/...

People with ADHD have a natural inclination for intuitive thinking and creative breakthroughs, according to a new study www.earth.com/news/people-...

Dyslexic thinking made me the scientist I am today. If we could harness its power, imagine what could be possible www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Why autism pioneer Uta Frith wants to dismantle the spectrum www.newscientist.com/article/2525...

After an ADHD and autism diagnosis, I now find the world more confusing. How do I make sense of this? What would your advice be? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD, study finds www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

People who score higher on autistic traits may be more likely to label their feelings as a way of coping with uncertainty www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Can councils cope with rising SEND costs? www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...