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FDA removes page warning against fake autism ‘treatments’ like raw camel milk and chlorine dioxide

FDA page once warned people against using ‘miracle mineral supplement’ which contains chlorine dioxide – a dangerous chemical

The Independent UK

Kennedy’s push to find cause of autism divides Hill Republicans

One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.

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Why Masking in Women Leads to So Many Missed Autism Diagnoses

Growing up feeling different without knowing why is a lonely experience for millions of women. You might have spent your life imitating others just to fit in. This effort often leads to a deep sense of burnout by the end of every day. It is not your fault that professionals…

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New autism diagnosis under consideration by experts

Proposed category would apply to autistic children over eight who have little to no functional language, an IQ below 50 and need 24-hour care

The Independent UK

Atlanta Lands $21.9M Grant for Largest Autism Study in City History

Watching your child struggle to navigate a world that isn’t built for them is a daily heartbreak for many Atlanta families. You have spent years searching for answers within a healthcare system that often feels reactive or fragmented. It is not your fault that resources for neurodivergent children are sometimes…

Budget and the Bees

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know

Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision

The Guardian - AU

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is on the cards. Here’s what could change

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

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Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

The Independent UK

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

The Independent UK

“I’m Aware Of My Limits”: Cousin’s Autistic Kids Make Woman Reconsider Becoming A Mother

No one can predict the future, but still you can’t help but worry and imagine all the ways things might go wrong. It’s no different for people planning to start a family. Having a baby brings more questions than answers, and the toughest ones are often about their health. One…

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Autistic people seem to feel joy differently – here’s what it can tell us about neurodivergence

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an autistic adult with analytical superpowers, such as The Good Doctor or Patience, who still has difficulty…

The Conversation

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

The Independent UK

Fear among Minnesota's Somali community compounds a public health woe: Low measles vaccination rates

Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

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The Independent UK

I’m autistic and have a brain injury. ICE dragged me from my car anyway. Then my nightmare really began

IN FOCUS: Exclusive Details: Aliya Rahman speaks to Eric Garcia about her ordeals — on the streets of Minneapolis, in a grim ICE detention center where she was mocked over her condition and through the public threats that flooded in after she spoke out

The Independent UK

Autism diagnosis rates for males and females revealed in new study

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The Guardian - UK

Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says

By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancy

The Independent UK

Women have the same rates of autism as men – but get diagnosed less

A new study on autism prevalence in both genders suggests that ‘clinical biases contribute to under-recognition of women and girls’

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The Guardian - UK

One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September

Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England

The Guardian - AU

How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?

New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Here’s what you need to know

AAP

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

AAP

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

The Independent UK

Celebrity Cruises apologizes after autistic man was kicked off ship in Mexico on Christmas Eve

Celebrity Cruises claims to have achieved ‘Autism Friendly Cruise Line status’

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55 Stories About Anti-Vaxx Patients Visiting Doctors

"I read on the internet that vaccines cause autism." That's a line many doctors and other medical healthcare professionals have hard many times, especially in recent years. All they can do is remain professional and not engage, but some anti-vax patients say and do much more crazier things than saying…

The Independent UK

Traitors star Ron Funches reveals he’s been diagnosed with autism after viewers raised suspicions

‘Thanks @thetraitorsus for helping me find out more about me,’ the stand-up comedian wrote in an Instagram Story

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