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Society must stop seeing autism as a handicap, says expert

In a world where society still sees autism as a handicap, knowing and understanding the disability can change this mindset, according to Dr. Stephen Mark Shore, Clinical Associate Professor, Adelphi University, New York.

The Hindu

Christine McGuinness supported as she tells fans 'I tried'

The former Miss Liverpool was diagnosed with autism in 2021

Liverpool Echo

The mother of neurodiversity: how Judy Singer changed the world

In 1997 she transformed the way we think about human difference – and provided a name for a burgeoning movement

The Guardian - UK

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Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Research backed by Clem Burke showed positive effects on brain function and behaviour among adolescents with autism.

The Independent UK

Women advised of unexpected signs of autism to watch out for

Many women with autism won't receive their diagnosis until long into adulthood, being much more likely to 'mask' or receive a misdiagnosis than their male counterparts

Daily Mirror

Number of autistic people in England could be twice official figure, new study shows

Between 250,000 and 600,000 autistic people over the age of 50 may be undiagnosed

Wales Online

NI mum on undertaking skydive for Autism NI and advocating for more support and services

Kellie's daughter Sadie is non-verbal and attends Arvalee School in Omagh

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'Dehumanising policies' leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review

Around 3% of people are estimated to be autistic and it is a lifelong disability. Most autistic people experience the sensory world differently, such as places being too loud or too bright. We also typically communicate in a more direct way than is usual.

The Conversation

RFK Jr. spreads anti-autism bigotry

RFK Jr. says he advocates for the marginalized, but built his career spreading harmful lies about autistic people

Salon

A knee injury helped Jason Kelce fall in love with Sea Isle and raise more than $100K for the Eagles Autism Foundation

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. — The line stretched Wednesday afternoon down Landis Avenue as it seemed like everyone in Sea Isle City was waiting to enter the Ocean Drive. For Jason Kelce, that sight — hordes of people waiting to see him tend bar at his fundraiser for the Eagles…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Some Dutch people seeking euthanasia cite autism or intellectual disabilities, researchers say

Several people with autism and intellectual disabilities have been legally euthanized in the Netherlands in recent years because they said they could not lead normal lives

The Independent UK

County Durham family living 'in a state of purgatory' as autism assessment waiting lists more than doubles up to five years

Nicola Bulmer's children are among the 16,765 people in the North East with open referrals for suspected autism

Chronicle Live

Jason Kelce to host 3rd annual celebrity bartending event for Eagles Autism Foundation

To raise funds for the Eagles Autism Foundation, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will host his 4rd annual celebrity bartending event on Wednesday, June 28

USA Today Sports Media Group

Picture Chicago: This week’s 13 can’t miss Sun-Times photos

The city celebrates Juneteenth, a free camp teaches kids with autism how to sail, and vintage business signs across Chicago could see protection under a proposed ordinance.

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The Conversation

Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn't mean lower quality of life – new research

A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a number of celebrities – such as model and reality star Christine McGuinness and TV presenter Melanie Sykes – sharing their experiences of being diagnosed as an adult.

The Week

New world record set for solving a Rubik’s Cube

A 21-year-old from California has broken the world record for fastest time solving a Rubik’s Cube. Max Park, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism as a toddler, pulled off the feat in just 3.134 seconds, at an event in the US. Like all “speedcubers”, he’d been allowed to…

Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s just fun’ — 20 kids with autism set sail on Lake Michigan during free summer camp

The camp, in its second year in Chicago, teaches the first-time sailors the parts of the boat, water safety rules, knot tying and how to maneuver the boat and work its sails.

Daily Mirror

Mum distraught as autistic son banned from uncle's wedding - but other kids get invites

The mum was 'so hurt' when her teenage son was excluded from her brother's wedding because he has autism - despite her other two children being part of the wedding party

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Evening Standard

Katie Price’s son Harvey in Guinness World Record charity bid for the world’s longest drawing of a train

The 21-year-old is on the autism spectrum and was born with disabilities including partial blindness, ADHD and Prader-Willi syndrome

Chronicle Live

£100,000 of funding allocated for five autism hubs in Gateshead

It is hoped the hubs will provide families and individuals with pre- and post-diagnostic care

Daily Mirror

Meet the autistic ironman athlete and his dad who quit job to coach him to stardom

Sam Holness didn't learn to ride a bike until the age of 14, but is competing with neurotypical rivals in elite competition in some of the toughest endurance races around

WEKU

Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89

The Mississippi man known as "Case 1" was the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett was the subject of a book and documentary titled In a Different Key and many medical journal articles.

Chronicle Live

Autism diagnosis 'takes far too long': New report lays bare experience of Northumberland families with NHS services

A new report highlights how young people with autism can struggle to navigate the NHS and access appropriate support.

Daily Mirror

Mum breaks down in tears as autistic non-verbal teenage son says his first word at school

Isaac Gwynne, 14, has non-verbal autism and usually flaps to greet his friends but last week he stunned the teachers at his special school when he instead said "hello" out loud

The Independent UK

Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce hopes MBE highlights ‘many difficulties’ of autism

The radio DJ’s son was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.

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