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The genes tell a story: new research offers much-needed certainty for autistic New Zealanders

A global rise in autism diagnoses is putting the spotlight on this relatively common neurodevelopmental difference. A recent study identified autism in 1.3% of four- to five-year-olds in Aotearoa New Zealand. This matches estimates overseas of 1% to 2% of eight-year-olds.

The Conversation

Autistic Texas man facing execution seeks clemency with support from detective who convicted him: 'We were wrong'

the former detective admitted grave errors in the investigation and prosecution of the case

Latin Times

Certain patterns of conversation in children could identify early signs of autism, according to research

Researchers studied a number of children and found those using specific speech patterns when talking to adults, were displaying early signs of autism.

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Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs — And Something Magical Happened

In what may be the most interesting study of the year, researchers searching for answers about autism spectrum disorder looked at the brains of dogs and humans on LSD.

Inverse

How patterns of conversation could help identify early signs of autism in children

Autistic children – and adults – often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key characteristics of autistic speech can include less eye contact, focusing on the details rather than the overall gist of a conversation, and favouring literal meaning: autistic people may find it more challenging to guess if something is…

The Conversation

'Be Curious, Not Judgemental. See The Possibility In All Golfers'

From blindness to autism anxiety, Carly Cummins spoke to some inspirational golfers about how golf has changed their lives

Golf Monthly

Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring's Autism Risk, Not Omega-3: Study Says

Including fish in the diet during pregnancy is linked to a 20% reduction in the risk of autism spectrum disorder and a decreased risk of autism-related traits in children, the study revealed.

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Steve Silberman, who changed autistic lives with Neurotribes, has died. He captured ‘a civil rights movement being born’

Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes, a groundbreaking history of autism that fundamentally changed how society understood autistic people, has died, aged 66.

The Conversation

Israeli Research Reveals Sharp Rise In Autism Diagnoses Among Children‌ ‌

Center's National center's groundbreaking work sheds light on early detection and treatment strategies.‌ ‌

Zenger

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity

“That’s my dad. That’s MY DAD!” a visibly emotional Gus Walz exclaimed, with tears in his eyes, at the Democratic National Convention. It is rare to see this kind of wholesome love and admiration, especially in a public setting, from a teenager toward their parent.

The Conversation

Autism ally Steve Silberman dead at 66

Silberman, author of "Neurotribes," has long advocated for autism and neurodiversity rights

Salon

John Stossel Fact Checks RFK Jr.

Debate is one of the best ways to get closer to the truth. At least Kennedy is willing to do so.

Reason

How parents and school communities can support autistic children as they head back to class

Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges.

The Conversation

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about an autistic boy. But it hasn’t always been autism-friendly

Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel gets an Australian adaptation ‘that Christopher himself would enjoy’ – with a warning system, ‘timetables’ and an autistic star

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Larry Dean: Dodger review – crowd-pleasing gags with a tender twist in the tale

The Scottish standup retains his bouncy charm in a show that parallels his recent autism diagnosis with the story of his grandmother’s descent into Alzheimer’s

The Conversation

Mark Haddon ‘did no research’ into autism for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. That’s just one reason it’s controversial

Our cultural touchstones series looks at influential books.

The Independent UK

Couple kept 7-year-old boy with autism in a storage locker in their filthy home, cops say

Mikki Dee Moody, 36, and Sean David Moody, 39, were charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment after authorities searched their home on an unrelated case

The Guardian - UK

AI could help identify toddlers who may be autistic, researchers say

Accuracy of 80% claimed for screening of children aged under two based on machine learning

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Why people with autism are ‘160 times more likely’ to drown than those without the condition

Figures show drowning to be one of the leading causes of accidental death in people with autism, and we take a look at the reason for this.

The Guardian - UK

Warning over rise in children on disability benefits in England and Wales

Resolution Foundation points to growth in claims for conditions such as autism and says adulthood brings financial cliff edge

GamesRadar

Legendary roguelike devs' new cat breeding RPG gets its "biggest wishlist spike in over a year" after adding autism

There are currently 100 different abilities in the roguelike

The Guardian - UK

Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama review – unlike any other show at Edinburgh fringe

The straight-talking comic’s debut hour is cheerfully rude and glowing with maternal love, as she describes parenting a son with autism

The Guardian - AU

AFP counter-terrorism operation that targeted 13-year-old with autism cost more than $500,000

FoI documents reveal the cost of Operation Bourglinster, which was criticised for encouraging a child’s fixation on the Islamic State

The Conversation

Do plastics cause autism? Here’s what the latest study really says

A study out recently has prompted much media attention about the role of plastics in developing autism.

The Conversation

The success of an adaptive sport program in Pakistan has lessons for inclusivity in Canada

Almost 350,000 people live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Pakistan. Many face exclusion from education and social activities and opportunities for education and sports are rare for them. In addition, social stigma leads to further discrimination and social exclusion.

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