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AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism

American professional tennis player Jenson Brooksby tells The Associated Press he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was nonverbal at about 2 1/2 years old

The Independent UK

Kennedy faces questions about food, vaccines in GOP meetings - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead Health and Human Services, meets with GOP senators to win support for his nomination.

Roll Call

Standing Up review – autism gets sappy treatment in didactic family road movie

Familiar worries about how to raise a neurodiverse child are played out with empathy but little subtlety

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MTG thinks vaccines cause Autism

Greene declared her latest conspiracy theory in a post to X, where it was hit with a corrective community note

Salon

Marjorie Taylor Greene roasted online for unequivocally saying ‘vaccines cause autism’

As one observer noted, Greene’s belief about the supposed dangers of vaccines ‘is not too far from the stated views of the president-elect and his incoming HHS secretary’ RFK Jr

The Independent UK

What's behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club

The Independent UK

Trump claims ‘there’s something wrong’ with autism rates when asked about vaccines: ‘We’re going to find out about it’

Trump also says he is not a fan of mandates as Robert F Kennedy heads to Capitol Hill

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Trump may discourage child vaccination

Trump has falsely suggested that vaccines lead to autism and has said that he will seek counsel from RFK Jr.

Salon

From ‘Aspie supremacy’ to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump’s second administration

ANALYSIS: From Elon Musk to RFK, the right has developed an obsession with pushing two seemingly contradictory — but equally damaging — theories on autism, writes Eric Garcia. And this obsession is bleeding into everything from Trump cabinet picks to policy

The Independent UK

Trump Floats Getting Rid of 'Some' Vaccinations: 'If I Think It's Dangerous'

President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of getting rid of "some" vaccinations if he believes they are "dangerous."

Latin Times

'We don’t stock that sort of book’: Woman who self-published story for autistic son inspires TV show

EXCLUSIVE The Jodie Whittaker animated series returns for a Christmas special along with a charity single performed by singer Paloma Faith

Evening Standard

Voices: Boris Johnson says he is ‘spectrum-y’ sometimes. As an autistic man, I’m disgusted

Johnson is just the latest male member of the elite to try to use autism as an excuse for his actions

The Independent UK

Elianne Andam, 15, fatally stabbed by teenager over teddy bear, court told

Hassan Sentamu admitted manslaughter but denied Elianne’s murder on the basis that he has autism.

Evening Standard

'Somebody Has To Find Out': Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Reexamine Disproved Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism

President-elect Donald Trump also stated that he is "open to anything," hinting at the possibility of eliminating vaccines to address the rising autism cases in the United States over recent decades.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’

When he was diagnosed as having autism at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the rules of life

The Independent UK

‘I didn’t put my autism diagnosis on applications’: How neurodivergent people are tackling job discrimination

Luke Gawthorn is one of the approximately three million people in the UK with autism, ADHD or dyslexia who say they have been discriminated against by a hiring manager because of their condition

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley

The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her

The Guardian - UK

The Good Doctor’s version of autism masks the reality of badly failed children

Tales of ‘too much’ progress don’t stand up when severe cases are still being treated with a Victorian harshness, as recent disturbing footage shows

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The Independent UK

Nick Cannon says ‘I need help’ as he reveals personality disorder diagnosis

‘The Masked Singer’ host says he’s using his narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis to be ‘an example for others’

The Independent UK

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

The Independent UK

Mother of girl, 17, who died in M5 collision while under arrest pays tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Tamzin Ellen Hall was diagonosed with autism spectrum disorder, her mother said

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Helping Your Autistic Child Navigate Everyday Activities: A Practical Parent’s Guide

Child rearing for an autistic child comes with its advantages and disadvantages as relates to activities surrounded by children. This guide provides easy steps to help your autistic child with their daily tasks and activities to help you both enjoy the processes.

The Independent UK

A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host

The Independent UK

Autistic man still locked up for murder under joint enterprise laws 10 years after friend stabbed stranger

Despite Alex Henry running from the scene and being diagnosed with autism, he remains behind bars

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Parent Seeks Advice After Calling Out Daughter In Front Of Her Friends That She Doesn’t Have Autism

Concerned parent vents online after their 15-year-old self-diagnoses herself with autism just like her new friends. The post Parent Seeks Advice After Calling Out Daughter In Front Of Her Friends That She Doesn’t Have Autism first appeared on Bored Panda.

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