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Campaigners have warned the delays are keeping adults and children from "life-changing" support.
"There was some hesitation getting on but once they were in their seats they actually really enjoyed it."
The store sent three of the same dress in different sizes to the six-year-old, "especially made for Elsie".
I was the angry, hovering mom you dreaded interacting with.
There are guides for being trans and guides for coping with autism, but none for how to deal with living at that intersection, writes journalist Laura Kate Dale
“Absolutely bowled over by the kindness of strangers.” 💕
Despite being identified as ‘gifted and talented’, my son's only notable progression through primary school was his crippling anxiety – our education system just isn't designed for minds like his and mine.
Helen Wakefield says her son Leo was left "petrified" after Saturday's incident.
I dropped out of school due my autism, mental health conditions and difficulties with friendships and bullying in year eight – and have been playing catch up ever since.
For Autism Awareness Week, HuffPost UK looks at ways to help people on the Autism spectrum feel more comfortable in public spaces. One in 100 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum, with each person having their own unique experience. Some simple steps like being aware of personal space and understanding some behaviours like repetitive physical behaviour can make public spaces more comfortable for people on the spectrum.