Autistic people often feel under pressure to imitate “normal behaviour” in order to feel accepted in mainstream society, according to a University of Sunderland expert. On World Autism Day, April 2, Dr Amy Pearson, an autism researcher, said: “Mimicking neurotypical behaviour can help autistic people to fit in, but it […]
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Community steps up after vandals destroy autistic children’s sensory garden in Sunderland
Heartbroken members of a Sunderland autism support group have been overwhelmed by support from the community after their sensory garden was destroyed by vandals. The Downhill Centre in Killarney Square, where the ‘Include ‘In’ Autism’ group are based, was broken into overnight on Saturday 23 February. Vandals ripped metres of […]
Gateshead family to carry on with #CardsforDom birthday celebrations despite threat of son going blind
A family from Gateshead are to carry on with their son’s 21st birthday celebrations despite the threat of him becoming blind. The Skeen-Dodgson family, who live in Rowlands Gill, were faced with the setback on Tuesday after receiving the news that family member, Dominic Skeen had two bleeds in his […]
Sunderland mum to start social club for children with autism
A Wearside mum, whose son suffers with autism, is set to open a new club for children who also live with the condition. Shelly Waddle, from Washington, is set to launch a new kids club for children with autism. JACK’s Autism Club 4 Kids, will be a weekly club which […]
Rowlands Gill family receiving #CardsForDom ahead of the 21st birthday they thought he’d never reach
A family from Rowlands Gill, Gateshead have started to receive cards ahead of his 21st birthday. Lisa Skeen, 44 and Bethany Dodgson, 23 are hoping to receive cards from people around the UK and the world, to give Dominic Skeen a birthday he won’t forget on July 10. Dominic, who has a […]
Gateshead family come together to give disabled son a 21st birthday to remember
A Gateshead family has come together to give their much loved son and brother a 21st birthday he won’t forget. Lisa Skeen, 44 and Bethany Dodgson, 23 are hoping to give 20-year-old Dominic Skeen cards from people around the UK and the world. The pair from Rowlands Gill, in Gateshead, would […]