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A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is on the cards. Here’s what could change

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

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Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

The Independent UK

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis

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“I’m Aware Of My Limits”: Cousin’s Autistic Kids Make Woman Reconsider Becoming A Mother

No one can predict the future, but still you can’t help but worry and imagine all the ways things might go wrong. It’s no different for people planning to start a family. Having a baby brings more questions than answers, and the toughest ones are often about their health. One…

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Autistic people seem to feel joy differently – here’s what it can tell us about neurodivergence

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an autistic adult with analytical superpowers, such as The Good Doctor or Patience, who still has difficulty…

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'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

The Independent UK

Fear among Minnesota's Somali community compounds a public health woe: Low measles vaccination rates

Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota

The Independent UK

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Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Guardian - UK

I’m autistic and have a brain injury. ICE dragged me from my car anyway. Then my nightmare really began

IN FOCUS: Exclusive Details: Aliya Rahman speaks to Eric Garcia about her ordeals — on the streets of Minneapolis, in a grim ICE detention center where she was mocked over her condition and through the public threats that flooded in after she spoke out

The Independent UK

Autism diagnosis rates for males and females revealed in new study

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Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says

By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancy

The Guardian - UK

Women have the same rates of autism as men – but get diagnosed less

A new study on autism prevalence in both genders suggests that ‘clinical biases contribute to under-recognition of women and girls’

The Independent UK

One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September

Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England

The Guardian - UK

How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?

New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Here’s what you need to know

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No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

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NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

The Independent UK

Celebrity Cruises apologizes after autistic man was kicked off ship in Mexico on Christmas Eve

Celebrity Cruises claims to have achieved ‘Autism Friendly Cruise Line status’

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55 Stories About Anti-Vaxx Patients Visiting Doctors

"I read on the internet that vaccines cause autism." That's a line many doctors and other medical healthcare professionals have hard many times, especially in recent years. All they can do is remain professional and not engage, but some anti-vax patients say and do much more crazier things than saying…

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Traitors star Ron Funches reveals he’s been diagnosed with autism after viewers raised suspicions

‘Thanks @thetraitorsus for helping me find out more about me,’ the stand-up comedian wrote in an Instagram Story

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Woman Seeks Advice For Her Friend Over Her “Useless” Adult Daughter, Sparks Massive Debate

She’s watching a friend quietly unravel. A mother and adult daughter locked in an intense, unhealthy closeness – no jobs, no independence, and money that’s finally run out. What once felt like loyalty now looks like a trap. Excuses, avoidance, and denial are piling up as the risk of losing…

The Guardian - AU

NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed ICAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background

The Guardian - UK

Michael Baron obituary

Solicitor who was inspired by his son to increase awareness and understanding of autism

The Guardian - UK

‘I was bullied in school for being different. At 16, I hit a crashing point’: the awkward kid who became the world’s strongest man

As a boy, Tom Stoltman was diagnosed with autism and bullied at school. When he became depressed in his teens, his older brother, a bodybuilder, suggested a trip to the gym

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Like Jane Eyre, I’ve been seen as unconventional and abnormal. I’m autistic – is she too?

Nearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers.

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Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol

Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.

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