Ethan Williamson, aged 6 and from Northumberland, who was funded a climbing tower by The Chronicle Sunshine Fund. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

Imagine having the constant need to exert energy, and never being able to sit down for too long. For 6-year-old Ethan Williamson from Northumberland , this is his day-to-day reality. Ethan is a bright, adventurous young boy who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is on the pathway for ADHD.

Part of this means that he needs persistent movement to stay regulated. This not only impacts his daily routine, but it was affecting his relationship with his 13-year-old brother, too. Mum, Lindsay, would struggle when it’s just her looking after both boys while her husband is at work, as they would need to spend most of the day out and about so that Et

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