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The Latest Breaking News from Autism

In Ivory Coast, support workers head out into rural communities to offer more support to families living with autism. Also we unwrap the mystery of Egypt's longest-serving pharaoh, Ramses II, as his sarcophagus makes a stop in Paris on its world tour. Finally, Nigerian kids race to learn traditional Yoruba…

France 24

'I don’t fit in the box that I’m expected to fit in': The little girl waiting years to find out why her brain works in a different way

Her mum is calling for more to be done to help children with neurodivergence while they wait years for a proper diagnosis

Wales Online

‘Thrown under the bus’: Melanie Sykes says she quit TV after bad treatment by industry

In a new book that follows her autism diagnosis, the former presenter of The Big Breakfast describes a career marred by sexism and coercive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

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Warning to parents over autism as link between eight common health issues discovered

Experts say they found a link between common ear, nose and throat issues with high scores on key autism traits, and with a diagnosis of autism.

Daily Record

Jewish high school student with autism comes home with swastika carved into his back

The boy, who is non-verbal and is on the Autism spectrum, also had his service dog’s equipment bag broken

The Independent UK

How The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’s Creators Will Keep BeBe’s Autism An Important Part Of The Disney+ Show

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder creators Bruce Smith and Ralph Farquhar reflect on Season 2's "BeBe" episode during World Autism Month.

Cinemablend

Testicular cancer link with autism and ADHD as increased risk found in new study

Research has found a link between having neurodevelopmental disorders and an increased risk of testicular cancer.

Daily Record

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Autistic people often feel they’re ‘doing love wrong’ – but there’s another side of the story

“Love has always intrigued me,” writes autistic author Kay Kerr, “in part because I have carried for a long time a feeling that I am doing love wrong.”

The Conversation

Exercise and good nutrition can be hard for people with autism, but expert help can overcome some of the obstacles

People with a disability face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their health and fitness, but experts have weighed in with some tips for staying in shape.

ABC News

Scottish strongman Tom Stoltman: ‘Autism is a superpower’

The two-time World’s Strongest Man from Scotland talks his bid for a history-making treble, his life as a skinny teenager and why autism is his ‘superpower’

The Guardian - US

Autistic soccer fans can watch in comfort in Brazil stadiums

Many Brazilian soccer teams are increasingly accommodating autistic fans by offering them free tickets, hearing protection or special facilities called sensory rooms, designed to have a calming effect

The Independent UK

The rate of 'profound' autism is rising, but not as fast as milder cases, according to a new study

Though autism has been diagnosed for at least 80 years, the new study is the first to put a number on the share of U.S. children who have the most severe version of it.

Fortune

Study: Milder autism far outpacing 'profound' diagnoses

A new, first-of-its-kind study shows the rate of profound autism is rising in the U.S., though those cases are a smaller share of all autism diagnoses

The Independent UK

Aldi rolls out autism-friendly hours at every Irish store

Autism-friendly measures will be implemented in stores around the country

Irish Mirror

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Vanish has made the most powerful ad on TV

The campaign sets a standard for brand activism.

Dublin Live

Aldi rolling out autism-friendly hours across all stores nationwide

The supermarket chain have set a specific time slot for an autism friendly shopping experience

Cinemablend

6 Actors Who Have Spoken About Being On The Spectrum

Anthony Hopkins, Daryl Hannah, and four other actors who have spoken about being on the Autism specturm.

Irish Mirror

Family of Irish teen magician who wowed Britain's Got Talent judges 'extremely proud'

Elaine Peppard O’ Connor took to social media to congratulate her talented son who has autism and dyspraxia.

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Cinemablend

I Still Miss Freeform's Everything's Gonna Be Okay, And It Should Have Never Been Canceled

Dealing with love, loss and autism with heartfelt respect, Everything's Gonna Be Okay is a show that should still be on the air.

France 24

Autism diagnosis: An uphill battle

For years, autism was underdiagnosed in France because of a lack of medical training for professionals. Now adults, thousands of people on the autism spectrum have had to spend years waiting for a diagnosis and try to adapt to life without one. They spoke to Sonia Baritello and Jonathan Walsh…

WEKU

COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Cinemablend

I Still Miss Freeform's Everything's Gonna Be Okay, And It Should Have Never Been Canceled

Dealing with love, loss and autism with heartfelt respect, Everything's Gonna Be Okay is a show that should still be on the air.

Wales Online

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney add Conor McGregor to Wrexham family with new venture

UFC star joins forces with Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in aid of Autism charity

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Transit agencies recorded announcements with some very devoted riders — children with autism

People with autism spectrum disorder can present so differently that a common refrain is: “If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism.” Yet, there are often startling similarities.

Tribune News Service

‘Wings for All’ introduces flyers with special needs to Atlanta airport

ATLANTA — Lakeya McNeal hasn’t yet taken her son Austin on an airline flight, even though she and her husband travel frequently and the 4-year-old boy loves airplanes.

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