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NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Why don't we see older adults with autism? It's history, not mystery

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about autism and vaccines are incorrect and overlook the historical mistreatment and misdiagnosis of autistic individuals.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A moving interaction between a state trooper and driver with autism is caught on dashcam

Blake Lagerstrom's experience with a state trooper highlights the importance of communication and understanding in ensuring road safety for individuals with autism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Ridiculous Trend of Gatekeeping Autism

Doubts surrounding self-identified autistics persist online despite many being accurate in their diagnosis.
Self-identified autistics often face disbelief and gatekeeping from others, impacting their mental well-being.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Why don't we see older adults with autism? It's history, not mystery

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about autism and vaccines are incorrect and overlook the historical mistreatment and misdiagnosis of autistic individuals.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A moving interaction between a state trooper and driver with autism is caught on dashcam

Blake Lagerstrom's experience with a state trooper highlights the importance of communication and understanding in ensuring road safety for individuals with autism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Ridiculous Trend of Gatekeeping Autism

Doubts surrounding self-identified autistics persist online despite many being accurate in their diagnosis.
Self-identified autistics often face disbelief and gatekeeping from others, impacting their mental well-being.
fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago

Gregg Wallace issues apology but insists he is 'not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher'

Wallace issued an apology stating he was 'deeply sorry for any distress caused' and noted he 'never set out to harm or humiliate,' following the review which upheld several allegations against him.
Television
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

I Often Forget I'm Autistic

The most obvious, omnipresent realities are often the hardest to see. For me, autism is that water; the invisible medium through which I experience life.
Mental health
#communication
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

RFK Jr.'s Vaccine-Safety Investigator Has Already Disqualified Himself

Mark and David Geier, a father-son duo, promoted controversial autism treatments and published discredited papers on vaccine harms, leading to accusations and sanctions from health authorities.
Public health
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The next frontier for precision medicine: Pediatricians

Genomic testing, once reserved for rare or complex cases and ordered by specialists, is rapidly becoming a standard tool in pediatric care.
Public health
#neurodiversity
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Marriage and Parenting With Autism and OCPD Traits

Neurodiverse couples, particularly those with autism, OCPD, and ADHD, face significant relationship challenges that require understanding and specialized support.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

More Americans are identifying as neurodivergent. So why are work accommodations becoming more stigmatized?

Neurodivergent adults may represent a larger percentage of the population than previously estimated, driven by rising diagnoses and self-identification.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Inclusive education is a disservice to neurodivergent pupils | Aeon Essays

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Marriage and Parenting With Autism and OCPD Traits

Neurodiverse couples, particularly those with autism, OCPD, and ADHD, face significant relationship challenges that require understanding and specialized support.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

More Americans are identifying as neurodivergent. So why are work accommodations becoming more stigmatized?

Neurodivergent adults may represent a larger percentage of the population than previously estimated, driven by rising diagnoses and self-identification.
fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

Inclusive education is a disservice to neurodivergent pupils | Aeon Essays

#public-health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

The CDC's planned study on vaccines and autism is unnecessary; extensive research already disproves the connection.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn't Understand About Autism

Vaccination skepticism is now central to the MAGA agenda due to Trump and Kennedy's alliance.
Misinformation about vaccines grips desperate parents, leading to harmful choices.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

We Can't Let RFK Jr. Divide Our Autistic Community Based on Our Support Needs

Concerns rise over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism initiative potentially threatening autistic community rights.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

We Already Have Evidence That the MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism

The CDC's planned study on vaccines and autism is unnecessary; extensive research already disproves the connection.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Doesn't Understand About Autism

Vaccination skepticism is now central to the MAGA agenda due to Trump and Kennedy's alliance.
Misinformation about vaccines grips desperate parents, leading to harmful choices.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

We Can't Let RFK Jr. Divide Our Autistic Community Based on Our Support Needs

Concerns rise over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism initiative potentially threatening autistic community rights.
#theater
#diagnosis
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
#genetics
OMG science
fromwww.reviewjournal.com
2 months ago

Landmark study' led by UNLV shows new path to treat, prevent autism

A UNLV study reveals a new molecular pathway linking myotonic dystrophy and autism, suggesting future avenues for diagnosis and treatment.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why autism cases have risen so much since the '90s - and 3 common myths to ignore

Autism is a complex neurological condition shaped by multiple factors, and understanding it helps support affected families.
OMG science
fromwww.reviewjournal.com
2 months ago

Landmark study' led by UNLV shows new path to treat, prevent autism

A UNLV study reveals a new molecular pathway linking myotonic dystrophy and autism, suggesting future avenues for diagnosis and treatment.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why autism cases have risen so much since the '90s - and 3 common myths to ignore

Autism is a complex neurological condition shaped by multiple factors, and understanding it helps support affected families.
#behavioral-therapy
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Autistic Charlton teen who disappeared held in Japan accused of drug smuggling

Sean Stephenson, an 18-year-old from Charlton, was arrested at Tokyo International Airport on June 21 on suspicion of drug smuggling. He was allegedly found with over a kilo of methamphetamine.
Canada news
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What RFK Jr. Doesn't Understand About Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism illustrate the struggle between empathy and condescension, causing division in the autism community.
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What RFK Jr. Doesn't Understand About Autism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism illustrate the struggle between empathy and condescension, causing division in the autism community.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Highly sensitive science - Harvard Gazette

"The auditory system cares about sound waves in a particular frequency range. The visual system, similarly, only cares about a narrow band of the visual light range. But the somatosensory system cares about tactile stimuli, thermal stimuli, chemical stimuli, proprioception..."
Science
#special-needs
NYC parents
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'My autistic son is an amazing little man - but he needs a safe place to play'

Debbie Reynolds advocates for dedicated play areas for children with special needs to ensure they feel safe and included in outdoor activities.
NYC parents
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'My autistic son is an amazing little man - but he needs a safe place to play'

Debbie Reynolds advocates for dedicated play areas for children with special needs to ensure they feel safe and included in outdoor activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I'm worried my autistic son is going to struggle socially in his new school

The invitation to the birthday party indicates that your son is already being held in mind by peers, which is a positive sign for his social integration.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Autistic Women and the Trauma of Betrayal

The pain of betrayal is one of the ways that I think autism makes my life much harder.
Relationships
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cops not charging perv teacher for kissing autistic student in school bathroom because nonverbal pupil can't tell her story: mom

A teacher allegedly kissed a nonverbal autistic student, but the case was dropped due to lack of verbal evidence from the victim.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

New annex for students with autism and disabilities opens this fall at Flatbush elementary school, promoting inclusion and local accessibility.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Cops not charging perv teacher for kissing autistic student in school bathroom because nonverbal pupil can't tell her story: mom

A teacher allegedly kissed a nonverbal autistic student, but the case was dropped due to lack of verbal evidence from the victim.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

New annex for students with autism and disabilities opens this fall at Flatbush elementary school, promoting inclusion and local accessibility.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Link Between Neurodivergence and the LGBTQ+ Population

A significant overlap exists between neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly within the autistic community.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Milton mom questions how non-verbal child was able to board city bus, GO train alone | CBC News

"There's no reason he should have gotten any farther than the bus stop, and I just don't want that to happen again to him or to any other child or vulnerable person."
SF parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Single dad, 2 autistic sons killed in NY house fire but mystery remains: 'Trying to find answers'

A single father and his two autistic sons died in a tragic fire; community mourns their loss.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Neurodivergent people overreported to UK anti-extremism programmes, charity says

Government's Prevent scheme overreports autism referrals, violating equality laws.
Charity challenges the treatment of autistic individuals under Prevent and Channel programs.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

How to Be Human: A Personal Response to John Carpenter's "Starman," Now in 4K | DVD/Blu-Ray | Roger Ebert

John Carpenter's "Starman" represents emotional catharsis and an idealistic America, marking a nostalgic film experience for the author since their childhood in 1984.
Film
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Illinois Bars Trump Admin From Using Residents' Medical Data in Autism Registry

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order to protect the medical records of autistic individuals, enhancing privacy rights and addressing federal database concerns.
Privacy professionals
#healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London food

Autistic teen with needle phobia helped by NHS

Unique NHS collaboration allows a teenager with special needs to travel abroad by administering vaccinations under anaesthesia.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info

NIH will create a real-world data platform to investigate autism causes using Medicare and Medicaid data.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

For Kids With Autism, Gaza Is Hell Upon Hell

Children with autism in Gaza face severe challenges due to the war and lack of resources, exacerbating their condition and limiting their treatment options.
#reality-tv
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What the Media Still Gets Wrong About Autistic Representation

Most portrayals of autism in media can fall into one of a few different familiar tropes, including the autistic savant, autism as "inhuman," "straight white male" autism, and the autistic burden.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Three Things Neurotypicals Should Know About Autism

When being given the news that someone in your life is autistic, saying "we are all on the spectrum" invalidates the news you are hearing. It's a way of swatting away the cognitive strain of trying to understand your friend with a new lens.
Mental health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Uncertainty in long effort to ban shocks treatments as Canton center continues the practice

"After a decade-long campaign to stop the use of painful electric shock devices on people with disabilities, a federal ban appeared on the horizon, but now hangs in uncertainty amid the Trump administration's upheaval."
NYC parents
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

HHS to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism, other chronic illnesses

HHS launches pilot program to utilize Medicare and Medicaid data in researching autism, amid concerns from advocacy groups over privacy and data use.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

HHS to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism, other chronic illnesses

HHS launches pilot program to utilize Medicare and Medicaid data in researching autism, amid concerns from advocacy groups over privacy and data use.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

I Loved the Book Stellaluna While Growing Up, Now I Know Why

'Stellaluna' reflects themes of belonging and acceptance, resonating deeply with personal struggles of feeling different as an autistic individual.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

West London council under fire after mum told to lock autistic daughter in room

The council's advice to a mother of an autistic child regarding home safety has sparked outrage and concern about her living conditions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Minnesota woman rakes in more than $500K for calling 5-year-old N-word: 'Called the kid out for what he was'

Hendrix's outburst drew widespread condemnation online, with many emphasizing the inappropriateness of targeting a child, especially one with autism.
Black Lives Matter
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Nigeria: Autistic teenager sets world painting record DW 05/02/2025

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a world record for the largest art canvas to raise autism awareness, showcasing artistic talent and resilience.
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