A lovely story for Christmas (and a reminder that autism has always been part of human difference) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wishing our members, followers & visitors a happy Christmas and New Year 😊 To our colleagues at work - hope you get some time off with family & friends - stay safe out there 👍

It's a cue for a song! youtu.be/9HEdLmbZoJQ

Why are diagnoses of ADHD soaring? There are no easy answers – but empathy is the place to start | Gabor Maté

'Adapted' in this case meaning raiding a liquor store, passing out and waiting for the cops 🤨

An interesting article for our ADHD members and followers, and anyone who finds it difficult to get started on tasks and projects www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...

💡 "New autism strategy must deliver change for autistic people" This is the key conclusion reached by the House of Lords special inquiry committee on the Autism Act 2009 in its report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’ committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...

A new wide-ranging review into paracetamol (acetaminophen) use by pregnant women, published today in the British Medical Journal, has found no convincing link between the common painkiller and the chances of children being diagnosed with autism or ADHD www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

A scheme by Cumbria Police to screen people in custody for signs of ADHD has provided a "lightbulb moment" for offenders, the officer leading it has said www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A woman who found out she had ADHD when she was 36 has said it is "like there is life before and life after" diagnosis www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are looking for Autistic & Neurodivergent creatives from Cumbria to participate in an Art Project which will be known as ‘Penrith Castle’.

A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/former-detec...

Asda hires autistic man who was let go by Waitrose after years of volunteering www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Disability hate crime prosecutions tumble again, three years after CPS admitted figures were ‘woeful’ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disability-h...

Many of our members & followers will identify with this - "It turned out I wasn’t the only one who felt like small talk was an awkward and forced ritual" www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

A new start after 60: 'I realised I had autism – and suddenly my life made sense. I have never been so happy' www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

We are no longer posting to our X account - we will continue to post updates on Bluesky & LinkedIn, and our website npaa.org.uk Thank you to all our followers 😊

Today is the 10th anniversary of the National Police Autism Association We introduced a new concept of difference to policing - back in 2015, autistic police officers were unheard of Our Chair reflects on what has changed in the last 10 years & our journey forwards www.npaa.org.uk/im-supposed-...

In the largest epidemiologic study to date of the risk of giving birth to a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability following acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy, researchers found no association. (Article published in April 2024) news.ki.se/no-link-betw...

Children with neurodivergent traits, such as those associated with dyslexia, autism or ADHD, could be given better support in school if an MP's bill is successful when it comes before Parliament www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Children in the North of England are waiting up to three years longer than those in the south for an autism diagnosis, new data analysis shows www.news-medical.net/news/2025091...

Difficulty starting and getting overwhelmed by tasks are a few signs of executive dysfunction www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

1 in 7 school children are estimated to be neurodivergent. I left school a year early with poor results, it took me decades to realise I wasn’t thick! @adamjamesdance.bsky.social is introducing a bill that will help a huge number of dyslexic and neurodivergent children. Watch his fantastic speech:

NEW BLOG: Can autism be a cause of criminal acts and bad behaviour? www.npaa.org.uk/autism-made-...

Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, new review finds www.kcl.ac.uk/news/up-to-9...

As another employment tribunal finds against an employer over support for a neurodivergent employee, firms should take note news.sky.com/story/this-w...

🍿 Upcoming Dimensions #AutismFriendlyScreenings This weekend we have Wolf Children, Super Charlie and #Smurfs at participating  #Showcase #Vue #Picturehouse plus lots more at The Light Check your local cinema: www.autismfriendly.uk/autism-friendly-screenings @showcasecinemasuk.bsky.social

NEWS: Major study uncovers biologically distinct autism subtypes www.npaa.org.uk/researchers-...

Number one drug people with ADHD self medicate with. Tobacco.

Planning a trip this summer? Autism West Midlands have put together some simple travel tips to help make journeys calmer, more predictable and less stressful for autistic children

"Autism is not an excuse for bad behaviour" www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Congratulations to Det Ch Insp Becky Davies on being awarded a commendation for her work in supporting neurodivergent crime suspects 👏 www.bbc.com/news/article...

'For late-diagnosed adults, being diagnosed as autistic can come after decades of struggle, being ostracised and othered. “At last my life makes sense” or “I’ve finally found my tribe” are frequently reported as responses to diagnosis.' ✍️ @ginarippon.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A large Danish study confirms childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Why is the myth so persistent? www.euronews.com/health/2025/...

Navigating the neurotypical minefield, no. 137: 'The Social Do Your Friends Were Invited To And You Weren't' www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

Autism is becoming mainstream in a way that never existed even a few yrs ago.. will discuss this and more in our 10th Anniversary blog in Oct

ADHD UK are offering free workplace support for autistic & ADHD employees 📅 REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY at 9 AM Learn more about what's involved and check your eligibility here: braininhand.co.uk/sbri4/

Police sergeant diagnosed with autusm after 24 years service finds job 'well-suited' to being autistic A story typical of our members' experiences, many of whom were diagnosed in later life - autism is far more common than you think www.bbc.com/news/article...

Campaigners criticise remarks in which TV presenter Gregg Wallace appeared to link allegations against him to autism diagnosis www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Disability is defined in law as having a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial & long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This can include ND cond's such as autism & ADHD, depending on the individual www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A disabled employee was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed after management authorised covert surveillance on him, believing he was exaggerating his back pain, a tribunal has found www.theguardian.com/business/202...

A few useful tips here for those of us for whom socialising doesn't come naturally www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

At 8:49am this morning, London will fall silent to remember the 52 people who lost their lives and the more than 700 people injured in the 7 July terror attacks on our city 20 years ago. Please join us in a minute’s silence to honour them and all those affected.

So we lost our blue tick on the social network formerly known as Twitter 😭 but got it back on @bsky.app 🎉

NEWS: New wristand helps neurodivergent people communicate with emergency services www.npaa.org.uk/new-wristban...

Q for our followers: how do people at work react when you first share that you are neurodivergent? Nodding politely & not asking any Q's can be a 'red flag' - meaning they don't feel comfortable talking about ND (buying into stigma) & they've already made up their mind about you

Birmingham people (UK) - I'm looking for venue ideas for a music project with a small group of young neurodivergent people! Near Birmingham city centre, preferably carpeted with dimmable lights or even a sensory space. Thursdays, from 4-7pm, from July. Budget for room hire. Any ideas? Thank you

Interesting acticle on the intersection of LGBTQ+ & neurodivergence, & a sad reminder that just being different (no matter what form the difference is) can be enough to make someone a target www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The treatment of autistic people referred to the government’s Prevent anti-extremism scheme is to be challenged by a human rights charity www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

💡 Some good tips for those of us for whom socialising doesn't come naturally www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...