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Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for ‘stigmatising’ autism

Tory leadership hopeful faces another row after endorsing report that suggested people with the condition get ‘economic advantages and protections’

The Independent UK

Ministers will have to comply with tougher rules on declaring gifts, MPs told – as it happened

Cabinet Office minister Ellie Reeves says Labour is closing ‘Tory freebies loophole’ over declaring hospitality

The Guardian - UK

Melania Trump breaks silence over rumors Barron is autistic

Melania claims in her new memoir that Barron was bullied online over the viral 2016 video

The Independent UK

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Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for developmental delays, with additional screening for those who are preterm or have…

The Conversation

In-Laws Furious After Woman Refuses To Take In Husband’s Autistic Twin

Woman refuses to let husband's non-verbal autistic twin move in with them, sparks family drama, and netizens are divided! The post In-Laws Furious After Woman Refuses To Take In Husband’s Autistic Twin first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Pregnancy obesity increases risk of autism, ADHD

An analysis of more than 3.6 million mother-child pairs has found children born to obese mothers have double the risk of developing autism and ADHD.

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Autistic people tired of fetishization

Stereotypes about autism, whether positive or negative, take their toll on people

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The genes tell a story: new research offers much-needed certainty for autistic New Zealanders

A global rise in autism diagnoses is putting the spotlight on this relatively common neurodevelopmental difference. A recent study identified autism in 1.3% of four- to five-year-olds in Aotearoa New Zealand. This matches estimates overseas of 1% to 2% of eight-year-olds.

The Conversation

Autistic Texas man facing execution seeks clemency with support from detective who convicted him: 'We were wrong'

the former detective admitted grave errors in the investigation and prosecution of the case

Latin Times

Certain patterns of conversation in children could identify early signs of autism, according to research

Researchers studied a number of children and found those using specific speech patterns when talking to adults, were displaying early signs of autism.

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Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs — And Something Magical Happened

In what may be the most interesting study of the year, researchers searching for answers about autism spectrum disorder looked at the brains of dogs and humans on LSD.

Inverse

How patterns of conversation could help identify early signs of autism in children

Autistic children – and adults – often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key characteristics of autistic speech can include less eye contact, focusing on the details rather than the overall gist of a conversation, and favouring literal meaning: autistic people may find it more challenging to guess if something is…

The Conversation

'Be Curious, Not Judgemental. See The Possibility In All Golfers'

From blindness to autism anxiety, Carly Cummins spoke to some inspirational golfers about how golf has changed their lives

Golf Monthly

Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring's Autism Risk, Not Omega-3: Study Says

Including fish in the diet during pregnancy is linked to a 20% reduction in the risk of autism spectrum disorder and a decreased risk of autism-related traits in children, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

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The Conversation

Steve Silberman, who changed autistic lives with Neurotribes, has died. He captured ‘a civil rights movement being born’

Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes, a groundbreaking history of autism that fundamentally changed how society understood autistic people, has died, aged 66.

Zenger

Israeli Research Reveals Sharp Rise In Autism Diagnoses Among Children‌ ‌

Center's National center's groundbreaking work sheds light on early detection and treatment strategies.‌ ‌

The Conversation

Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity

“That’s my dad. That’s MY DAD!” a visibly emotional Gus Walz exclaimed, with tears in his eyes, at the Democratic National Convention. It is rare to see this kind of wholesome love and admiration, especially in a public setting, from a teenager toward their parent.

Salon

Autism ally Steve Silberman dead at 66

Silberman, author of "Neurotribes," has long advocated for autism and neurodiversity rights

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John Stossel Fact Checks RFK Jr.

Debate is one of the best ways to get closer to the truth. At least Kennedy is willing to do so.

The Conversation

How parents and school communities can support autistic children as they head back to class

Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges.

The Guardian - AU

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about an autistic boy. But it hasn’t always been autism-friendly

Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel gets an Australian adaptation ‘that Christopher himself would enjoy’ – with a warning system, ‘timetables’ and an autistic star

The Guardian - UK

Larry Dean: Dodger review – crowd-pleasing gags with a tender twist in the tale

The Scottish standup retains his bouncy charm in a show that parallels his recent autism diagnosis with the story of his grandmother’s descent into Alzheimer’s

The Conversation

Mark Haddon ‘did no research’ into autism for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. That’s just one reason it’s controversial

Our cultural touchstones series looks at influential books.

The Independent UK

Couple kept 7-year-old boy with autism in a storage locker in their filthy home, cops say

Mikki Dee Moody, 36, and Sean David Moody, 39, were charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment after authorities searched their home on an unrelated case

The Guardian - UK

AI could help identify toddlers who may be autistic, researchers say

Accuracy of 80% claimed for screening of children aged under two based on machine learning

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