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Last updated: 02/04/2012 17:48:43

Archived news from December

New local autism schools in South Lanarkshire and Reading

We're working with two local councils to develop new specialist schools for children and young people with autism in the UK.

Dance unlocks a world of words for 12 year old girl

How participating in a dance DVD helped 12 year old Shannon Duffin to speak.

NAS responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Our response to assurances on disability benefits made by the Chancellor during his Autumn Statement.

Local authorities find out about 2011/12 funding

On 13 December every local authority in England found out how much funding it will receive from central government in 2011/12.

House of Lords rejects proposals for ESA means testing

The National Autistic Society (NAS) welcomes the House of Lords’ rejection of Government plans to means-test employment and support allowance (ESA) for disabled young people.

Breakthrough autism satellite school opens in Scotland

The National Autistic Society Scotland today launched a groundbreaking new 'satellite school' for children with autism in Scotland.

New edition of Autism Scotland out now

The Autumn/Winter edition of Autism Scotland is now available.

Our tips for families at Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time for most families, but it can be extremely difficult for the half a million people affected by autism. Here are our tips for families struggling with the prospect of the festive season.

NAS training helps professionals put theory into practice

NAS Training and Consultancy delivered a one-day course on the SPELL framework for intervention in London in December 2011 - one of a number of SPELL courses we have delivered this year.

NICE produces draft guideline for supporting adults with autism

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched the first draft of its guideline covering the recognition, referral, diagnosis and management of autism for adults.

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