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One More Damned Time: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

The Trump campaign is all in on RFK Jr.'s debunked anti-vax crusade.

Reason

Coldplay and Ant and Dec send support to Children In Need ramblers

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly both sent a message to Sophie, a nine year old girl who is on the autism spectrum

Evening Standard

Trump aide bashes vaccines on CNN

The co-chair of Trump's transition team embraced RFK Jr.'s lies about vaccines, claiming they cause autism

Salon

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Trump Transition Co-Chair Questions Vaccines In CNN Interview: 'Why Do You Think Vaccines Are Safe?'

Howard Lutnick sparred with host Kaitlan Collins over his claim that vaccines are not safe and are behind an increase in autism.

International Business Times

Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints

The NDIS commissioner is suing a disability provider for using illegal restraints on children with complex intellectual disabilities.

AAP

Autism Rates Surge: U.S. Cases Nearly Tripled Over Past Decade, Study Reveals

The study examined autism diagnosis trends in the U.S. from 2011 to 2022, revealing a significant 175% spike in rates.

Medical Daily

Proposed childcare centre to focus half of enrolments on kids with autism

The centre would provide 64 new care spots.

Newcastle Herald

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Autism diagnosis rates have tripled in the last decade, new study finds

Autism diagnosis cases have climbed at a faster rate among adults in their late 20s to early 30s

The Independent UK

Positive assessment rates for autism vary widely between parts of England

Charity says findings on evaluations of children and adults suggest different approaches and are ‘deeply worrying’

The Guardian - UK

Tallulah Willis reveals how father Bruce Willis helped her navigate her autism diagnosis

Tallulah used a video of her with her father to announce her autism diagnosis

The Independent UK

Can vaccines cause autism in kids?

Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means it manifests differently in each individual, and this limits the scope of understanding around this disease. The broad range of behaviors, abilities, and challenges associated with autism often causes confusion, making it difficult for people to recognize that it affects individuals in unique…

The Times of India

Sleep Loss In Babies Linked To Risk Of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Study

Researchers investigated how sleep loss during early life impacts key parts of brain development and discovered it can increase the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder.

Medical Daily

What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

Al Jazeera

What are executive function delays? Research shows they’re similar in ADHD and autism

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact learning, behaviour and development.

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The Independent UK

Why it’s so hard to get an adult ADHD diagnosis – and why it matters

Major private ADHD assessment clinic closes doors to new adult patients amid crisis in demand

The Guardian - UK

What kind of person would drag autistic children into the culture wars? The Kemi Badenoch kind

The Tory leadership hopeful paints a picture of special treatment. As the father of an autistic child, I can tell you that’s a lie, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch criticised for pamphlet’s ‘stigmatising’ remarks on autism

Former cabinet colleague of Tory leadership candidate says ‘muddled’ campaign essay does not take ‘correct approach’

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for ‘stigmatising’ autism

Tory leadership hopeful faces another row after endorsing report that suggested people with the condition get ‘economic advantages and protections’

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Ministers will have to comply with tougher rules on declaring gifts, MPs told – as it happened

Cabinet Office minister Ellie Reeves says Labour is closing ‘Tory freebies loophole’ over declaring hospitality

The Independent UK

Melania Trump breaks silence over rumors Barron is autistic

Melania claims in her new memoir that Barron was bullied online over the viral 2016 video

The Conversation

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for developmental delays, with additional screening for those who are preterm or have…

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In-Laws Furious After Woman Refuses To Take In Husband’s Autistic Twin

Woman refuses to let husband's non-verbal autistic twin move in with them, sparks family drama, and netizens are divided! The post In-Laws Furious After Woman Refuses To Take In Husband’s Autistic Twin first appeared on Bored Panda.

AAP

Pregnancy obesity increases risk of autism, ADHD

An analysis of more than 3.6 million mother-child pairs has found children born to obese mothers have double the risk of developing autism and ADHD.

Salon

Autistic people tired of fetishization

Stereotypes about autism, whether positive or negative, take their toll on people

The Conversation

The genes tell a story: new research offers much-needed certainty for autistic New Zealanders

A global rise in autism diagnoses is putting the spotlight on this relatively common neurodevelopmental difference. A recent study identified autism in 1.3% of four- to five-year-olds in Aotearoa New Zealand. This matches estimates overseas of 1% to 2% of eight-year-olds.

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