Kathy Adams was devastated to receive the heartbreaking news that her daughter Melissa had Angelman Syndrome in 2006 – but was inspired to set up the Melissa Adams Angelman Foundation alongside other members of the family and friends.

More than 700,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder – yet women across the country suffer in silence with the condition every day

Debby is mother to two autistic children herself

Autistic children are more likely to be bullied as they get older

Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell will urge council to act