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Why So Few Autistic People Are in Work and How to Change That
The employment challenges faced by autistic people have been discussed in public discourse for nearly ten years now, and the problem still remains unresolved. Early influential articles like “Why Interviews Exclude Autistic People: A Personal Perspective” published in 2016 by…
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Why Choose Supported Living?
Supported living provides refuge for those unable to cope at home, and is often a safe haven for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. According to the Supported Housing Alliance, "Over 600,000 people rely on supported…
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Dysgraphia | Learning Difficulty Focus
In this article, we explore what dysgraphia is, the signs of dysgraphia, and the support that is available. Researchers estimate that between 5-20% of people have dysgraphia. The reason for the large, estimated range is because dysgraphia can often go…
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Dyscalculia | Learning Difficulty Focus
Approximately 6% of people have dyscalculia, a learning difficulty affecting an individual’s ability to understand numbers. Dyscalculia can sometimes be referred to as “number dyslexia” as the signs and symptoms are very similar. Approximately 50% of individuals with dyscalculia will also…
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Dyslexia | Learning Difficulty Focus
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects an individual’s reading, writing, and spelling. It is relatively common, with 1 in 10 people in the UK estimated to have some degree of dyslexia. In this article, we take a detailed look…