Viewing new autism genetics discoveries through an ethical lens: when should results from research be shared?

From Kids Brain Health Network: The recent identification of new genetic variants associated with autism brings to the forefront important considerations when using genetics as a tool for detection of this complex disorder.

“Whole genome s

TACinterconnections in 2017 - our focus

Dear Colleagues,

You might have noticed the teamaroundthechild.com website has been out of action. The problem has been resolved and we are now www.tacinterconnections.com

So, this TAC Bulletin is the first since mid-November. I apologise fo

The spewing of hate – dangers to vulnerable people – hope for the horrified – does Caring Activism appeal to you as a way forward?

Peter Limbrick writes: I do not need to be Democrat, Republican, Labour or Conservative to know that we are all in trouble when hate becomes the major ingredient of political debate. Most in danger are those of us in marginalised groups defi

A case to answer: the BBC and the Children’s Commissioner in the dock? Comment from John Wright. UK

Children with special educational needs (SEN) have a right in law to receive the ‘additional or different’ educational provision their needs call for, but there’s no ‘policeman’ to ensure that Local Authorities fulfill their legal duties. Instead, children with SEN rely on their parents and relevan

‘These are our children’ – yet another review asking another government for another set of reforms. Caring Activism offers another way

This government-backed review seeks an urgent solution to the problem of children and young people ending up in institutions in England. The children are those with disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex mental health needs. Chris

Curriculum: Independence? Autonomy? Peter Imray responds to Peter Limbrick’s comment

He writes:

In response to your acute observation regarding Autonomy rather than Independence (I've given them capital letters because I believe them to be subjects to teach like Maths or English or Geography) I would agree that they're diff

Dating with Autism: How to Tell if a Girl Likes You – article by Ed Hudson

If you are on the autism spectrum and wish there was a clear way to tell if a girl likes you – without having to straight-up ask her – then this article is for you.

More of this: http://www.datingmetrics.com/how-to-tell-if-a-girl-likes-you/

Curriculum content for children and adults with intellectual and other disabilities. Independence? No, thank you. Autonomy? Yes please!

Peter Limbrick writes: Is independence ever a valid goal? In this article I want to suggest that it is not, and offer instead the pursuit of autonomy. In my thinking this offers a better way forward for all of us as we grow from child to adult. Autonomy will add richness, meaning and value to th

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