The Latest Breaking News from Autism

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A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology

Experts say that stigmas about autism rely on popular misconceptions about how the brain works

The final straw, the one that broke this particular camel’s back, was my girlfriend’s receipt of her autism diagnosis over email. She didn’t want to open the report alone and asked if I would read it with her – and when we were done, the only thing I could think…

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The parents of a nonverbal autistic boy in Arizona vouch for the drug after their son spoke his first words just days after taking it.

More adults than ever seeking truths about being on the autism spectrum

Kennedy — who’s repeatedly promoted conspiracies and the debunked link between vaccines and autism — will now lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy that manages public health, research, health guidance, and vaccinations

Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and more. Widespread misinformation can lead to confusion about public health and environmental issues and can hinder those working to solve societal problems.