‘I’ve been left in the dark’: Families struggling with long NHS autism assessment waits
Mum Rose Hodgson has been waiting nearly three years for an NHS autism assessment for her child Jodie
“I lost my job. I lost my relationship. I lost my flat”: shining a spotlight on ARFID for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024
Mancunian Matters shares lived experiences of ARFID – Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder -this Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024.
Neurodivergent children in the youth justice system: a “wholly inappropriate and wholly insufficient” system not fit for purpose
The UK has one of the highest youth reoffending rates in the world. Becca Sproston explores the overrepresentation of neurodivergent
UFC Heavyweight Tom Aspinall opens up about son’s autism diagnosis
Top UFC Heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall has spoken out about his son’s recent autism diagnosis and how he is educating
“I love the story I’m sharing“: Self-published teen becomes voice of inspiration for young people struggling with invisible disabilities
A teen author from Lancashire who shared his experiences of growing up with autism is now looking to inspire young
Prestwich charity worker raising money after tragic accident left her disabled
An autism and LGBT advocate and mother of two from Manchester is raising money after an accident last year left
‘It’s been so liberating’: The women discovering they’re autistic later in life
Autism has long been underdiagnosed in women, but a spike in interest on social media shows there are thousands of
Autistic refugees benefit from new Ukrainian-language resources
Special resources and picture cards have been produced to help Ukrainian refugees with autism. The National Autistic Society developed the
Charity loses out as pandemic puppy prices soar
Puppy prices have soared during the pandemic due to the increased demand for dogs. As a result, one Dorset-based assistance dog charity Helpful Hounds has not been able to support as many clients as a result.
Let your mind go… new Manchester Craft and Design Centre exhibition explores the positivity behind ADHD
Take a ride on a magic carpet and let your mind wander at a new exhibition and panel discussion about art and ADHD this Thursday.
Great Manchester Run: Boxer Crolla says his army have had it ‘much tougher’ than him
Anthony Crolla’s exhilarating world title triumph in November was almost fairy tale worthy but it is he who is feeling inspired by members of ‘Crolla’s Army’ ahead of the Great Manchester Run.