Darren Devine
@darrendevine3
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Working on a piece for @AutismEye on school exclusions. Want to speak to parents about how exclusions affect their ability to work and their children's lives even into adulthood. Email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921 #journorequests Pls RT.
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Working on a piece for @LDTonline on involving people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in decisions about their lives. Very keen to speak to a family member of someone with PMLD. Email darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921 #journorequests Pls RT.
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Nearly 10 years ago the NHS launched a campaign to cut medication rates for people with learning disabilities and autism. Tragically, the best available NHS data suggests the campaign has had very little impact:.
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
Almost a decade ago the NHS launched its STOMP campaign to end the overmedication of people with learning disabilities and autism. How much progress has been made since?
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Working on a piece for @LDTonline on medication use in children/adults with neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD etc) and learning disabilities. Keen to hear all experiences – good and bad. Email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call (07579) 825921. #journorequests Pls RT.
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Working on a piece for @AutismEye on people with autism/learning disabilities falling victim to mate crime. If you or your child have been a victim please email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825921. Pls retweet #journorequests.
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Why do so many autistic people end up on the government’s anti-terror radar? I explore why here for @LDTonline:
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
How far are autistic youngsters vulnerable to falling under the spell of violent extremism? The government's anti-terror strategy suggests they are massively over-represented among those taken in by...
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Working on a piece for @AutismEye about people living with both autism and ADHD. Are you or your child living with a dual diagnosis? Pls email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT #journorequests.
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ADHD and the fight to rebuild confidence in the diagnosis:.
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
Efforts to reduce bottlenecks in ADHD assessments has led to criticisms over falling standards. Now medics suggest it is time to impose standards to restore confidence in the diagnosis.
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RT @BettyKirkers: Do you have a compelling first-person story about being autistic, or caring for someone who is e.g. a very unique special….
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Working on a piece for @LDTonline about educational inclusion. Keen to hear about your experiences, good and bad. Please email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT #journorequests.
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Working on a piece for @LDTonline on calls for improved standards on ADHD assessments. Have you had an assessment after a short video call that's left you feeling concerned? Then please email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests.
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Working on a piece for @AutismEye on people with autism who get PTSD or see symptoms worsen after time in a mental health hospital. If you've been affected or know someone who has pls email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests.
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Working on a piece for @AutismEye on the video footage to emerge from Whitefield School. If your child was affected please email: darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests.
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Working on a feature for @AutismEye on how carers of disabled children are a greater suicide risk. If you are a carer who has struggled with these feelings and feel able to talk pls email darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests.
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RT @JamesMelville: Gareth Southgate has quit as England manager. The FA should throw the kitchen sink at getting Jurgen Klopp as the next E….
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Is it time to end the use of isolation rooms?
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
Is it time to end the use of isolation rooms in schools after claims pupils were tortured in them at a Walthamstow special school?
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RT @LDTonline: NEW. The legacy of Oliver. Why one mum won’t give up on improving healthcare professionals' understanding of the needs of pe….
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
Since losing her son Oliver in 2016 Paula McGowan has used her grief and anger to fight for much needed changes for people with learning disabilities and autism.
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Working on a feature for @LDTonline about isolation/seclusion rooms in schools after Whitefield School controversy. Keen to hear from families of children who have been sent to isolation rooms.darren6devine@yahoo.co.uk or 07579 825 921 Pls RT #journorequests.
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RT @LDTonline: The March issue of In Focus magazine is nearly ready!.This issue is all about transitioning to adult services. Thanks to @N….
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RT @PaulaMc007: #Oliverscampaign.I am OUTRAGED, How dare they!! .A council has apologised after parents were offered a choice of class phot….
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Parents in Aberdeenshire were left "shocked" after being offered different versions of primary school class photos.
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