Daily Mail: BBC producer who suffers from bipolar disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, dyslexia and dyspraxia is suing after she was fired because of ‘behavioural issues’, tribunal hears (Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia)

May 14, 2014

A sacked BBC producer who says she applied to the corporation on a scheme for the disabled is suing for disability discrimination after bosses claimed they were unaware of her mental health issues.

Jayne Lutwyche took on the role of online producer in the BBC’s religion and ethics department in 2012.
The 29-year-old, who suffers from bipolar disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia and nerve damage, insists she told bosses about her disabilities before she started.

Read the full article here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2628182/BBC-producer-sacked-behaviour-says-told-bosses-bipolar-disorder-Aspergers-dyslexia-dyspraxia.html 

BBC News: Diary of a mother of children with special educational needs (Autism)

April 29, 2014

A mother who has three children with special educational needs has recorded an audio diary of her typical morning.

Debs Aspland’s nine-year-old son has hydrocephalus and autism, her eight-year-old son is visually impaired, and her daughter has language, speech and communication needs.

Ms Aspland said her typical day was around 21 hours long and “on a good day” she could expect just under five hours sleep.

Read the full article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27204151

BBC News: Admiring Autism: Busting ‘autism myths’ with a camera

April 28, 2014

Since her young son was diagnosed as autistic, Sara Dunn has been attempting to help “challenge the myths surrounding autism” with a camera.

The photographer has been documenting her experiences with her son and other families affected by autism through photography.

Ms Dunn, 27, from Chester, stays with families for 48 hours to take images and wants to stage a public exhibition of her work, Admiring Autism.

Read the full article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27142806

BBC News: Dead behind bars: ‘My son didn’t think he was lovable’ (ADHD)

April 25, 2014

In the past 10 years, 80 people aged 21 and under have killed themselves in prison – the government has set up a review to find out why so many young people die in custody. One mother explains what it is like to have a child die behind bars.

Casework analysis by the charity Inquest suggests a large majority of young people who die in prison are diagnosed with ADHD, special educational needs and other disorders.

Mrs Rushton would like to see extra support for these young adults.

Read the full article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27067966

Croydon Advertiser: Dad of dyslexic schoolgirl calls on Michael Gove to rule Croydon’s special needs policy ‘illegal’

April 25, 2014

The father of a severely dyslexic schoolgirl has called on Education Secretary Michael Gove to compel the council to change its “unlawful” policy towards children with special educational needs.

For a child to receive specialist support, parents must show they require “significant assistance” in at least five of eight areas – only one of which is education.

Read the full article here: http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/minister-review-special-education-policy/story-21006472-detail/story.html