The Latest Breaking News from Autism

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025

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

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

Bored Panda · Jul 18, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Gregg Wallace reportedly warned about his behaviour by BBC boss six years ago

Presenter was said to have been told the ‘BBC would need to seriously consider its future working relationship with you’

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

OPINION - This obsession with diagnosing kids with autism and ADHD is ruining their lives - I should know

I've noticed something amongst today’s children. When I see kids who are 'difficult', 'quiet' or 'hard to get to', they used to be known as just that. But now, more often than not, these kids have now been labelled as neurodivergent. Whether it’s ADHD, or attention deficit disorder or autism,…

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Emily Simpson tearfully reveals son’s eating disorder on RHOC premiere

Simpson joined the franchise in 2018 during season 13

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

RHOC star Tamra Judge opens up about getting ‘publicly annihilated’ after claiming to have autism

Last year, Judge claimed she was ‘on the spectrum’ despite not receiving a formal diagnosis

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Charity warns against generalising about autistic people after Gregg Wallace comments

Campaigners criticise remarks in which TV presenter appeared to link allegations against him to diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Bill Nye Blocked RFK Jr After His 'Relentless' Texting About 'Debunked' Autism Theories: 'Page After Page After Page'

Bill Nye says he was forced to block HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after being bombarded with texts pushing debunked claims that vaccines cause autism.

Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025

A Lost Generation: Anne Delery McWhorter on Long COVID and Its Connection to High-Level Intelligence

As the founder of Quiet Calm, LLC, a company dedicated to developing sensory solutions for individuals with invisible disabilities, McWhorter has always been an advocate for neurodivergent individuals with understanding the constantly evolving genetic links between high intelligence, rare genetic mutations, and how these formerly known as "rare genetic conditions"…

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2025