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From deficits to a spectrum, thinking around autism has changed. Now there are calls for a 'profound autism' diagnosis

A heated debate about autism was reignited after the recent publication of an article advocating for use of the term “profound autism”.

The Conversation

Glasgow teenager may never return to school after she was ‘lured to park and beaten unconscious’

Abbie Jarvis, who has autism, was allegedly beaten unconscious after a horror attack that left her bloodied and injured while teenagers reportedly filmed the attack.

Glasgow Live

Julia Fox tells TikTok she has autism after fans point out her display of random knowledge

‘I knew you were one of us,’ said one fan

The Independent UK

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Erin McGregor describes 'rough night' as she had to rush son Harry to hospital after he took ill

Erin shared her stressful ordeal with her Instagram followers, saying that the night was "the parts of autism I dread & hate"

Dublin Live

Julia Fox tells TikTok she has autism after fans point out her display of random knowledge

‘I knew you were one of us,’ said one fan

The Independent UK

Erin McGregor opens up on 'rough' night in hospital after son Harry took ill

Taking to Instagram, Erin shared her stressful ordeal with her followers, saying that the night was "the parts of autism I dread & hate"

Irish Mirror

Ewan McGregor delights young fan with surprise message

Callum Martin, nine, from Lossiemouth in Moray said he struggles to make and keep friends due to his autism and ADHD.

The Independent UK

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Bristol teen Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on as health staff trained on learning disability and autism

Oliver died in 2016 after being given antipsychotic medication, despite warnings from his family

Bristol Post

Cash boost for Lanarkshire-based Autism support group

REACH Lanarkshire Autism were shortlisted by Scotmid's Community Connect scheme.

Daily Record

Health staff in England to be trained on learning disability and autism

Mandatory programme named after Oliver McGowan, whose mother led a campaign after his death in 2016

The Guardian - UK

Homeless family of eight split up and put in two houses on opposite sides of street

Rebecca Fenner, the mum of the large family, wants council chiefs to bring them together under one roof, but for the moment they are separated by a busy main road.

Daily Record

Boy, 14, locked himself in bedroom and emailed mum to say he had taken his life

Henry had autism and anorexia but the family had struggled to get mental health support

Wales Online

Boyzone star Keith Duffy's family life with beloved wife, actor son and DCU graduate daughter

The Dublin singer was delighted when his daughter Mia graduated with a degree from DCU earlier this week

Dublin Live

Cardiff café staffed by people with autism fears for future in potential rent increase

The Aubergine Café has been operating from the site since 2019

Wales Online

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Tribune News Service

Sacramento school board candidate argued polio vaccine could be replaced with light

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A candidate for a seat on a Sacramento school board aired vaccine misinformation and criticized state policies related to race and sex education at public meetings over the past year, videos show.

Daily Mirror

'Discovering I had ADHD and autism as an adult saved me - I've learnt to accept myself'

Alexandra Benedict, 45, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult. The author says after a lifetime of feeling 'wrong', it was a relief to understand herself

Dublin Live

Currys launch autism friendly shopping hours across Dublin stores

Autism friendly measures will be introduced in the stores each Thursday from 4pm till closing time

Belfast Live

Carl Frampton accepts David Healy nomination for Linfield challenge

The challenge is part of Linfield Football Club's charitable partnership with Autism NI

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The Independent UK

Autistic people more likely to have depression and anxiety while pregnant, study finds

Pregnancy and prenatal appointments can result in sensory issues

Dublin Live

Keith Duffy shares joy as daughter graduates from DCU

The proud dad uploaded an image of his daughter on her graduation day from DCU

The Conversation

TikTok is teaching the world about autism – but is it empowering autistic people or pigeonholing them?

A quick look at some TikTok stats shows more than 38,000 posts under the hashtag #Autism, with more than 200 million views. The hashtag #ActuallyAutistic (which is used in the autism community to highlight content created by, and not about, autistic people) has more than 20,000 posts and 40 million…

Chicago Tribune

While much of the world is centered on the Great Resignation and quiet quitting, those on the spectrum continue to make employment inroads

Aldo Suarez, 21, of Chicago's South Side, likes to play the video game Halo. Another favorite? Building McLaren vehicles with Lego Technic sets. And he prefers the older “Matrix” movies, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and walking North Riverside and Woodfield malls when he can. And his favorite food is tofu.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Autism services for adults in Philly area still haven’t rebounded from COVID shutdowns

PHILADELPHIA -- When state officials approved Devon Geiger for the most comprehensive benefits Pennsylvania offers for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, her mother, Deb Geiger, had peace of mind. She thought her daughter would get the services she needed.

Tribune News Service

High-needs boy stuck in ER amid growing child welfare pressure in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — A distressing situation is unfolding inside the emergency department of Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, where a 10-year-old boy with severe autism and aggression has been confined for seven months.

Newsroom.co.nz

The impossibility of ADHD

The case of the GP punished for throwing ADHD patients a lifeline has highlighted gaping holes in our system for those who are neurodivergent.

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