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Should You Stop Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy After the Lawsuit News? Here's What Doctors Want You to Know

The July 2026 Tylenol lawsuit ruling did NOT change acetaminophen's pregnancy safety. Untreated fever above 102°F carries its own fetal risks. Here's what your OB needs you to know.

Medical Daily

RFK Jr’s team quietly updates CDC website to say science doesn’t know if vaccines cause autism

Changes appear to have been made to secure Senate confirmation vote for Trump’s pick to lead public health agency

The Independent UK

Life On The Spectrum: 80 Autism Memes So Accurate They Should Come With A Warning Label

Neurotypicals will never understand. When you’re autistic, the world is just a little bit different. These memes from the “Life in an Autism World” Instagram page are all about what it’s like to see and experience the world through an autistic lens. Neurodivergence has never been this funny and entertaining!

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Spain Defender Marc Cucurella's Iconic Hair Sparks Viral Claim About Autistic Son: What's the Truth?

Marc Cucurella's iconic curly hair has sparked viral claims linking it to his autistic son's recognition needs, though no verified evidence supports this.

International Business Times UK

Should You Stop Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy After the Lawsuit News? Here's What Doctors Want You to Know

The July 2026 Tylenol lawsuit ruling did NOT change acetaminophen's pregnancy safety. Untreated fever above 102°F carries its own fetal risks. Here's what your OB needs you to know.

Medical Daily

Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat

Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations

The Independent UK

Appeals Court Revives 500-Plus Tylenol Autism Lawsuits: What Pregnant Women Should Know About the Evidence

A federal appeals court revived 500+ Tylenol autism lawsuits on July 13, 2026. Medical societies still back acetaminophen in pregnancy. Here's what the evidence shows.

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Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.

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Morning Mail: Calls for datacentre moratorium, NDIS changes to reduce autism support, Argentina beat England in World Cup thriller

Prime minister’s rallying call for AI expansion is met by pushback

The Guardian - AU

Why Some Students on the Spectrum Are Labeled With ODD

Parents are often surprised when a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is later told they may also have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). At first glance, frequent arguments, refusal to follow instructions, or emotional outbursts can appear intentionally defiant. However, many autism specialists emphasize that similar behaviors can have…

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Almost 145,000 Australians will lose support for autism under NDIS reforms, documents reveal

Internal estimates show 144,600 people will be taken off the scheme by 2030, many of them under 18

The Guardian - AU

US appeals court revives hundreds of lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

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Judges allow lawsuit that ties Tylenol to autism to continue after it was dismissed for lack of ‘scientific evidence’

The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue

The Independent UK

“It Felt Like Putting On A Suit Of Armor”: 17 Celebrities Who Opened Up About Their Autism Diagnoses

From Greta Thunberg to Bill Gates, these famous faces have spoken candidly about being on the autism spectrum, proving there's no single way autism looks or is experienced.

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Maryland mother accuses cops ‘unnecessarily, inhumanely killed’ her son with autism who called 911 for help. But the cops will face no consequences

His mom said cops treated his "life-threatening behavioral-medical crisis like a crime."

International Business Times UK

Officers Who Shot Man with Autism 12 Times After a 911 Mental Health Call Won't Be Facing Any Charges

Maryland Attorney General announced no charges for officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alexander Lamorie, an autistic man. The decision raises questions about police response to mental health crises.

International Business Times UK

SZA Says She Was Diagnosed With 'High-Functioning' Autism: 'Why I'm In Every Comment Section'

SZA has revealed her diagnosis of high-functioning autism, sharing the news on Instagram. Fans praised her openness, highlighting the importance of recognising neurodivergence in women.

International Business Times UK

SZA Uses Secret Burner Instagram to Reveal Autism Diagnosis and Slam Critics

SZA confirms her autism diagnosis, linking it to her dispute with AI platforms over unauthorised music use, revealing personal insights and industry frustrations.

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The Guardian - UK

Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful

Exclusive: Prof Simon Baron-Cohen says his language was misunderstood and it is a myth that autistic people lack empathy

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism

Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign backed by celebrities including Chris Packham

Kids Ain't Cheap

Teachers Warn: 4 Classroom Strategies That Can Harm Autistic Students

Every classroom includes students with different learning styles, but autistic students often face unique challenges that can be made worse by well-intentioned teaching methods. While many educators work hard to create inclusive learning environments, some traditional classroom practices can unintentionally increase anxiety, reduce engagement, or make learning more difficult. Autism…

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Korat alms‑giving event to honour monks killed in pilgrimage crash

An alms‑giving ceremony will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima next week to honour the virtues of the 10 monks who lost their lives in a tragic crash involving a pickup truck driven by an 11‑year‑old boy with autism in Mukdahan on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child

Bangkok Post

Reality of kids driving

The car crash that killed 10 monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan's Muang district was extremely horrifying. However, the real shock came after the details were released: the driver of the car, which was a pickup truck, was an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with autism.

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How Masking in School Leads to Burnout in Autistic Teen Girls

Many autistic teen girls appear to thrive at school, earning good grades, maintaining friendships, and following classroom expectations. Behind that outward success, however, some spend every school day carefully hiding autistic traits to fit in with classmates and teachers. This effort, known as masking, can become mentally and emotionally exhausting…

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