
Darren Devine
@darrendevine3
Freelance journalist
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11-09-2009 09:39:28
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The March issue of In Focus magazine is nearly ready! This issue is all about transitioning to adult services. Thanks to NDTi Hft Tania Tirraoro FRSA - Special Needs Jungle Dan Parton Darren Devine Alison Bloomer for contributing articles. #Adulthood #Transitions


#Oliverscampaign I am OUTRAGED, How dare they!! A council has apologised after parents were offered a choice of class photos with or without children with complex needs in them. Share this article, im sure Tempest Photography Would love to keep this quiet bbc.com/news/articles/โฆ


Working on a feature for Learning Disability Today about isolation/seclusion rooms in schools after Whitefield School controversy. Keen to hear from families of children who have been sent to isolation [email protected] or 07579 825 921 Pls RT #journorequests



Working on a feature for Autism Eye 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 [email protected] or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests

Working on a piece for Autism Eye on the video footage to emerge from Whitefield School. If your child was affected please email: [email protected] or ring 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests

Working on a piece for Autism Eye 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: [email protected] or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests

Working on a piece for Learning Disability Today 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: [email protected] or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT. #journorequests

Working on a piece for Learning Disability Today about educational inclusion. Keen to hear about your experiences, good and bad. Please email: [email protected] or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT #journorequests

Do you have a compelling first-person story about being autistic, or caring for someone who is e.g. a very unique special interest? I'm looking for UK-based case studies ahead of World Autism Awareness Day. Get in touch: [email protected] #journorequest #pleaseRT


Working on a piece for Autism Eye about people living with both autism and ADHD. Are you or your child living with a dual diagnosis? Pls email: [email protected] or call 07579 825 921. Pls RT #journorequests

Why do so many autistic people end up on the governmentโs anti-terror radar? I explore why here for Learning Disability Today: learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/autism/aโฆ

Working on a piece for Autism Eye on people with autism/learning disabilities falling victim to mate crime. If you or your child have been a victim please email: [email protected] or call 07579 825921. Pls retweet #journorequests

Working on a piece for Learning Disability Today on medication use in children/adults with neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD etc) and learning disabilities. Keen to hear all experiences โ good and bad. Email: [email protected] or call (07579) 825921. #journorequests Pls RT


Working on a piece for Learning Disability Today 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 [email protected] or call 07579 825 921 #journorequests Pls RT

Working on a piece for Autism Eye 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: [email protected] or call 07579 825 921 #journorequests Pls RT.