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In an interview with Alan Carr on his podcast Life’s A Beach, Melanie Sykes opened up about how Tourette’s syndrome has impacted her life. The 52-year-old was diagnosed with autism in 2021, and now joins a list of other celebrities, including Lewis Capaldi and Billie Eilish, who have been vocal about their journey with Tourette’s.

Students across the country will soon receive their GCSE or A level results. They may continue their studies, apply for jobs or have a gap year. However, this will not be the case for many autistic children who are written off before they even leave school. It is well documented that they are at a higher risk of exclusion, less likely to reach their potential and often deeply unhappy in education.

If you’re a Cat Burns fan, you’ll know her lyrics are honest. It’s something she wants to extend to her personal life too – which is why she’s opened up about her recent ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. The singer tells BBC Newsbeat the diagnosis has left her with a better understanding of herself, saying life now “makes sense”.

Name Me Lawand is a remarkable documentary about a deaf Kurdish boy who journeys to the UK to enrol at Derby’s Royal School for the Deaf where he thrived, achieving fluency in British Sign Language and making friends until Lawand and his family were threatened with deportation.

The incredible work of interpreter service Communication Unlimited, particularly during the Covid pandemic, has been recognised with a diversity and inclusion award. In Derby, Communication Unlimited is working tirelessly to support the local deaf community. A registered charity, the sign language interpreting agency works closely with those who are deaf and deafblind, as well as with service providers across Derbyshire.