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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

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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.

The Conversation

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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Donald Trump bested by his one unbeatable enemy – science

But will it finally put a baselesss debate to bed?

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‘No evidence whatsoever’ Tylenol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

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Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts

Comments by US President Donald Trump were criticised by autism campaigners and scientists in the UK and around the world.

Evening Standard

Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study

Researchers warned avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers to risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage or congenital defects.

The Independent UK

Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

The Conversation

Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

The Guardian - UK

47 Posts That Perfectly Capture Life With A Spicy, Neurodivergent Brain

These neurodivergent memes capture that strange mix of brilliance, overwhelm, humor, and exhaustion that comes with a spicy brain. These posts turn small struggles into something laughable and deeply relatable. Each meme feels like a quiet nod that says you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

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Mattel's 'Performative' Inclusion Effort Hits A Wall As Critics Slam 'Tokenistic' Autistic Barbie

Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is celebrated by some as inclusive but criticised by others as tokenistic or stereotyped.

International Business Times UK

Mattel Launches 'Autistic Barbie' in Diversity and Inclusion Push — Advocacy Groups React

Mattel launched its first-ever 'autistic Barbie', developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure an authentic portrayal of neurodiversity. The release has been praised as a milestone for inclusion, with advocacy groups highlighting its significance for the community.

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Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

The Guardian - UK

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

Evening Standard

Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

The Independent UK

Mattel launches first ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

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The Independent UK

Trump again urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol as the CDC slashes recommended vaccines for children

The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses

The Independent UK

School bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting autistic students unable to report abuse

The abuse was discovered after the mother of one of the nonverbal students asked school officials to review surveillance video

The Conversation

What is autistic burnout? And what can you do about it?

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

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Have A Phat Ass? Research Says You Might Also Have Autism Or ADHD

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Woman Keeps Excusing Her Behavior With Self-Diagnosed Autism, BF Can’t Take It Anymore

You know yourself better than anyone else. Even a doctor doesn’t know exactly what’s going on inside your body and mind without investigating. But no matter how many articles you read, it’s usually not a good idea to start claiming that you have a diagnosis without getting an official one.…

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The whoppers of 2025 - Roll Call

With President Donald Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates the FactCheck.org year-end whoppers list.

The Conversation

Olivia Nuzzi didn’t report what she knew about RFK Jr – could she have stopped his rise?

In the ten months since his confirmation as United States Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has regularly made headlines. Last month, he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to abandon its official position that vaccines do not cause autism.

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