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Minister denies blindsiding states on NDIS reforms

Disability Minister Mark Butler says the state and territories were kept in the loop on NDIS changes, as peak bodies say uncertainty remains on the overhaul.

AAP

UK firms misleading parents with milk teeth autism treatment claims, report finds

Charity says it is ‘outrageous’ tooth stem cell procedures are being advertised with claims about ‘treating’ autism

The Guardian - UK

More details sought on plan to shift autism from NDIS

Children with autism and developmental delay will be moved off the NDIS and onto a new program, but advocates are concerned about how it will impact parents.

AAP

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Queensland court bans pro-Palestine bridge rally; Chalmers reveals list of 10 priorities from the economic roundtable – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families?

Mark Butler, the minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), announced a new plan to “secure the future” of the NDIS.

The Conversation

Children with autism to be diverted off NDIS under $2bn program announced by Albanese government

Access changes to the NDIS will begin from mid-2027 once the Thriving Kids program has been fully rolled out, Mark Butler says

The Guardian - AU

The Gathered Leaves at the Park Theatre review: a slowly beguiling, elegant revival

4/5 The script is ponderous at times, but its careful handling of themes like autism and racism eventually exerts a cumulative power

Evening Standard

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‘Fixing’ neurodivergent kids misses the point — it’s the schools that need to change

The start of the school year brings excitement and new routines. But for many neurodiverse children, it also marks the return of being misunderstood.

The Conversation

Love On The Spectrum's Co-Creator Explains How He Approaches The Complexities Of Autism Representation On The Beloved Netflix Show

"We're telling real stories..."

Cinemablend

RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges

For almost 40 years, people who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine have been able to turn to a little-known system called the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program – often simply called the vaccine court.

The Conversation

Dame Stephanie Shirley obituary

Pioneering computer scientist, founder of her own software company, philanthropist and determined autism campaigner

The Guardian - UK

How RFK Jr’s vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump’s vision

Latest move to cut funding for vaccines is not down to US health secretary. It is part of Trump’s wider war on science.

Al Jazeera

Is Chloe Ayling Lying? Model's Mental Health Adds Complication To Her Story - Here's What We Know

In July 2017, Ayling, then 20, flew to Milan for what she believed was a photo shoot. Upon arrival, she was attacked by Lukasz Herba, a Polish national, and injected with ketamine.

International Business Times UK

Science Needs Dissent: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya on COVID, Autism, and Climate Change

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya defends open disagreement, criticizes groupthink, and argues that democracy depends on our ability to speak and listen across political and scientific divides.

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Cat breeding roguelike Mewgenics includes human conditions like autism and dyslexia, but they aren't just debuffs: 'You've been given this hand, make it work'

Mewgenics may strike a nerve by confronting players with the spectre of actual eugenics, but its creators want us to learn to work with our cats' traits.

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace lands new autism role after being accused of using condition as 'free pass for bad behaviour'

The 60-year-old was dropped from MasterChef over multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour

We Got This Covered

RFK Jr. sets out to ‘discover’ what causes autism by September, and vaccine lawyers could get very rich from the results

Discover by autumn, sue by winter.

The Guardian - UK

Is the huge rise in autism diagnoses really good news? We’re not so sure

Letters: Dr Richard Hassall, Prof Philip Graham and Dr John Cromby respond to an article by Prof Gina Rippon suggesting that the rise is not a matter for concern

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The Guardian - UK

Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news

A ninefold increase is the result of huge advances in our understanding – and brings the hope of fulfilling lives to many more people, says author Gina Rippon

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ADHD Memes: 50 Funny Posts For The Neurodivergents Whose Minds Move Differently

Will these memes help shut up your brain for a second?

The Guardian - UK

Autism is not an excuse for bad behaviour

Letters: Gregg Wallace and his employers must take responsibility for his actions – his autism is irrelevant, writes Richard Cross

Euronews

A large Danish study confirms childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Why is the myth so persistent?

A major Danish study is the latest to confirm the benefits of routine childhood immunisations.

The Conversation

Why do some autistic people walk differently?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behaviour, communication and socialising. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk – known as your “gait”.

The Guardian - UK

Measles cases are surging in Europe and the US. This is what the anti-vax conspiracy theory has brought us

Nearly 30 years after Andrew Wakefield’s discredited study linking the MMR vaccine and autism, we badly need an injection of rationality

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace report supports 45 allegations against MasterChef host, including unwelcome physical contact

Several claims of inappropriate sexual language and humour were substantiated after a seven-month investigation

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