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Boy and dog feature in special Beano edition
A seven-year-old boy and his support dog have starred in a special edition of The Beano written for visually-impaired children. Alex McQueen, from Sutton Coldfield, and golden retriever Chance featured in Beano Presents – A Buddy For Life! The comic teamed up with charity Guide Dogs to create the special edition.
The myth of needing a diagnosis before you can get support
A recent BBC News article revealed delays in assessments for autism and ADHD diagnosis are leading to a lack of support for pupils in school. However, I.P.S.E.A.’s latest blog clarifies: there is no requirement to have a diagnosis in order to have SEN or a disability in law, and this should not be a barrier to getting support.
Man with robot voice finally finds his Walsall accent
A student with cerebral palsy has found a new voice with a Walsall accent after a two-year search. Daniel Challis, who uses a communication device to speak, appealed on social media in 2022 for people with a regional accent to help.
Autism makes travel a challenge. Here’s how I learned to cope
Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis helped me to adapt my plans and rediscover the joy of travelling, says Allie Mason is the author of The Autistic Guide to Adventure.
‘Playing an autistic character helped me unmask myself’
Comedian Ashley Storrie has revealed playing an autistic character in her first lead acting role helped her to become more open about her own challenges.
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