The Latest Breaking News from Autism

I spent far too many years lonely and angry, thanks to schoolmates who called me ‘weird’ and bosses who dismissed me as ‘hysterical’. But was it my sexuality that put their backs up – or the autism I am still coming to terms with?

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As the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stark comments about children with autism have splintered a community of millions of people who are living with the disorder.

Kerri Rivera claims her chemical ‘protocol’ rids children of parasites — but experts warn it poses serious health risks

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Charity ‘deeply concerned’ about neurodivergent people, who it says are being over-reported to the deradicalisation scheme

If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind of support you need. It can leave you exhausted and wondering if things will ever improve.

The Trump administration has cut billions in federal funding for medical research, as Kennedy singles out private funders for criticism.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary in the United States, held a recent news conference and made uninformed comments on autism. His remarks created an uproar, especially among people with autism and other disabilities.