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Uninformed comments on autism are resonant of dangerous ideas about eugenics

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.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Flora Vesterberg reveals autism diagnosis at 30

Vesterberg, 30, said she hoped to raise autism awareness for undiagnosed women

The Independent UK

Sam Thompson reveals he has been diagnosed with autism aged 32

News comes after Thompson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2023

The Independent UK

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Sam Thompson reveals eye-opening diagnosis at 32 after feeling like 'something didn't add up'

The reality star was previously diagnosed with ADHD and called it a ‘blessing’ and a ‘superpower’

Evening Standard

RFK Jr is already walking back his pledge to find the cause of autism by September

Last month, the Secretary vowed to uncover ‘what has caused the autism epidemic’ by September

The Independent UK

‘Artificially induced’: Trump goes full autism conspiracy theorist as RFK Jr. backtracks on timeline to ‘solve’ it

Their last brain cell has already filed for resignation.

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Trump Boosts Autism Conspiracies After Insisting Rise of Disorder Must Be 'Artificially Induced': 'Has to Be Something on the Outside'

Trump stated that a rise in autism rates "has to be" caused by artificial or external factors while speaking to the White House MAHA commission on Thursday.

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Sara Eydmann: Why wouldn't I go for the North Coast 500 world record?

Next month, Sara Eydmann will attempt to set a new world record for running the North Coast 500. During the course of her life, she had to overcome…

The National (Scotland)

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

Some studies have shown that children with autism are more at risk of drowning

The Independent UK

Tim Walz calls out RFK Jr on children’s health: ‘Just so blatantly false’

Walz, a former teacher and a father of a son with nonverbal learning disorder, says the cuts to the Department of Education and RFK Jr’s words on autism are destructive

The Independent UK

What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.

The Conversation

Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns

The most common reason for referral during the period was anxiety.

Evening Standard

Valeriia Manchuk: A Visionary Psychologist Transforming Digital Mental Health

Valeriia Manchuk, a clinical psychologist with a decade and a half of experience, exemplifies the emerging class of mental health professionals blending rigorous scientific training with forward-looking innovation.

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The risks of "diagnosis creep"

In “The Age of Diagnosis,” Suzanne O’Sullivan challenges common assumptions about how we detect and treat disease

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The Conversation

Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful

I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m misinterpreted as being rude. The person nodded and replied: “Well, everyone’s a little bit autistic.” They then shared something they struggle with, sometimes, when they haven’t had enough…

The Independent UK

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order protecting the privacy of autism-related health data

The Independent UK

Chris Packham hits out at Trump administration promise to ‘eliminate’ autism

The conservationist says autistic people “are not broken”

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr’s autism comments place blame and shift research responsibility to parents, critics say

Head of US Department of Health told parents to ‘do their own research’ when deciding to vaccinate their children

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Evening Standard

Chris Packham says autism does not need a cure: ‘We are not broken’

The conservationist said he does not want a cure to autism following US Health Secretary RFK Jr’s pledge to find the causes of autism by September.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. promised to ‘pull back the curtain’ on autism. Scientists are sceptical

The link between genes and autism dates back to studies of twins decades ago

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. announces controversial plan to research autism with Medicare and Medicaid data lists

Comes as Kennedy continues his efforts to find the cause of the ‘autism epidemic’

The Independent UK

RFK Jr orders huge Medicare data autism study

No link between vaccines and autism has ever been found

The Independent UK

Bella Ramsey left housebound ‘for months’ due to ‘irrational’ fear of vomiting

‘Every memory that I have of vomit, since nursery, is scary,’ said the star

Latin Times

RFK Jr Fails to Convince Users That a Database of People With Autism Would Be 'Protected': 'How Can He Be Trusted?'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to create a national autism database was met with doubt online as users questioned if those added would have their privacy protected.

The Guardian - US

‘A slippery slope to eugenics’: advocates reject RFK Jr’s national autism database

US health secretary claims data will be used for research but has not addressed privacy concerns and potential misuse

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