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Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, society and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives.

The comedy producer, Ash Atalla 51, reflects on early ambitions to be a stockbroker, dodging racism by being a wheelchair user, and being noisy enough to get invited to the party.

An architecture student who has lost most of her sight has said it “inspired” her to design urban spaces which are more accessible for all. Emily Annakin, a 23-year-old UWE Bristol Architecture and Planning student, has Stargardt disease, a form of juvenile macular degeneration which means she has no central vision.

Led by Access Sport, the Sweaty Betty Foundation, Women in Sport and Nuffield Health a new study sheds light on the untold struggles of disabled teenage girls in accessing sport and exercise.

In this episode of FYI Investigates, Thomas and Maya examine what life is like for disabled children growing up in Britain. They meet four disabled young people to learn about their struggle to be treated equally and how some feel excluded from society.