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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.

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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

Dublin Live

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.

Cinemablend

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.

Irish Mirror

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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.

Cinemablend

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…

France 24

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.

WEKU

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.

Cinemablend

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

Wales Online

‘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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Chicago Tribune

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Gateshead mum with ADHD and autism launches wellbeing service to give kids the support she never had

Lella Anthonya Halliwell wants AUThentically Autistic to support children and young people with ADHD and autism across Newcastle and Gateshead

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside's 'charming' village that people 'don't know exists'

The Victorian-era village with a cricket pitch has seen lots of new housing built recently

Chronicle Live

Britain's Got Talent judges left emotional after 13-year-old puts on magical audition

Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli were left in tatters after Cillian O'Connor put on a powerful performance highlighting his autism

Irish Mirror

Irish teen magician wows Britain's Got Talent judges as Simon Cowell left speechless

Cillian O’Connor, from Mornington, Co Meath, left Simon Cowell speechless as millions of viewers watched him perform. The youngster, who has autism and dyspraxia, became 'obsessed' with magic aged 10 after watching Issy Simpson’s performance on BGT.

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The Guardian - UK

‘They tried to wipe it out’: the problem with talking about Asperger’s

The diagnostic terms for autism were overhauled 10 years ago. Experts, campaigners and autistic people reflect on these changes

Irish Mirror

Dad slams pub for not serving disabled son a drink for 18th because he's 'not normal'

Hadyn has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and global development delay and so was refused alcohol by the pub

Manchester Evening News

Dad left furious after pub refuses to serve disabled son a pint on his 18th birthday

Jim Green was at his local pub with his son Hadyn, who has autism and global development delay, to celebrate his 18th birthday

Daily Mirror

Dad slams pub for refusing to serve disabled son on 18th birthday as he's 'not normal'

Jim Green has hit out at a pub landlord after they reportedly refused to serve his 18-year-old son Hadyn, who has autism and global development delay, because of his 'mental capacity'

Daily Mirror

Christine McGuinness credits London trip with Helen Flanagan for improving her social skills

Christine McGuinness has admitted a recent trip to London with Helen Flanagan has helped her to improve her social skills, following her autism diagnosis

Dublin Live

Dublin man creates unique documentary on Mrs Brown's Boys and Barney the dinosaur

Thomas Hartigan, 24, is from Lucan in Dublin and he previously got his thesis signed by Brendan O'Carroll

The Conversation

Autism and ADHD assessment waits are up to 2 years' long. What can families do in the meantime?

Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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