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Fragile X syndrome often results from improperly processed genetic material – correctly cutting RNA offers a potential treatment

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a gene that lies at the tip of the X chromosome. It is linked to autism spectrum disorders. People with fragile X experience a range of symptoms that include cognitive impairment, developmental and speech delays and hyperactivity. They…

The Conversation

Study: Gut Microbiome Abnormality In Autism Suggests Potential For ‘Poop Transplant’

Researchers find compelling evidence linking gut bacteria to autism spectrum disorder, paving the way for innovative treatments.

Zenger

Yet Another Childcare Crisis

An already-failing system means support for working families is severely lacking. But for those with children who have "invisible disorders," help is practically non-existent.

Marie Claire

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Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis

The TV presenter announced in 2021 that she had been diagnosed as autistic at the age of 51.

The Independent UK

Melanie Sykes, 52, reveals she ‘self identifies’ as having Tourette’s two years after autism diagnosis

The presenter explained how she was ‘only now’ realising how the condition has affected her daily life

Evening Standard

Melanie Skyes reveals Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis: ‘Wired a completely different way’

The TV star was also diagnosed with autism two years ago

The Independent UK

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex named Certified Autism Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has become a Certified Autism Center, a designation earned in conjunction with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.

Orlando Sentinel

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UK children waiting 16 months on average for ADHD and autism screening – study

Exclusive: Belfast has worst data, with typical wait of five years to be seen, against Nice guidance of 13-week maximum

The Guardian - UK

Stem cell therapies: why they're expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world, and they claim to be able to cure everything from autism to cerebral palsy.

The Conversation

Is Tylenol linked to autism and ADHD?

The debate over how to interpret acetaminophen science has profound implications for individuals and the public

Salon

Jason Arday: he learned to talk at 11 and read at 18 – then became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor

Diagnosed with autism as a child, Arday found his voice through speech therapy and his mother’s unflagging support. Now he is using it with the same tenacity that saw him run 30 marathons in 35 days

The Guardian - UK

Why Are So Many Libertarians Suddenly Fond of RFK Jr.?

The anti-vax environmental lawyer is not worthy of the rehabilitation tour he's getting from pundits and podcasters.

Reason

Let it all out … why hitting drums is therapy in action

Research shows that drumming has benefits for teenagers with autism in terms of the brain, the body and attention levels, writes novelist, essayist and critic James Wood

The Guardian - UK

Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist

Calliope Holingue researches how the microbiome and mind affect each other. She's part of a growing field, exploring how that connection could ultimately improve treatments for mental conditions.

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The Hindu

Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life

New research has found no link between the age people received a diagnosis in autism later in life and how they felt about their lives

The Hindu

Society must stop seeing autism as a handicap, says expert

In a world where society still sees autism as a handicap, knowing and understanding the disability can change this mindset, according to Dr. Stephen Mark Shore, Clinical Associate Professor, Adelphi University, New York.

Liverpool Echo

Christine McGuinness supported as she tells fans 'I tried'

The former Miss Liverpool was diagnosed with autism in 2021

The Guardian - UK

The mother of neurodiversity: how Judy Singer changed the world

In 1997 she transformed the way we think about human difference – and provided a name for a burgeoning movement

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The Independent UK

Include drumming in school curriculum to help autistic pupils, says Blondie star

Research backed by Clem Burke showed positive effects on brain function and behaviour among adolescents with autism.

Daily Mirror

Women advised of unexpected signs of autism to watch out for

Many women with autism won't receive their diagnosis until long into adulthood, being much more likely to 'mask' or receive a misdiagnosis than their male counterparts

Wales Online

Number of autistic people in England could be twice official figure, new study shows

Between 250,000 and 600,000 autistic people over the age of 50 may be undiagnosed

Belfast Live

NI mum on undertaking skydive for Autism NI and advocating for more support and services

Kellie's daughter Sadie is non-verbal and attends Arvalee School in Omagh

The Conversation

'Dehumanising policies' leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review

Around 3% of people are estimated to be autistic and it is a lifelong disability. Most autistic people experience the sensory world differently, such as places being too loud or too bright. We also typically communicate in a more direct way than is usual.

Salon

RFK Jr. spreads anti-autism bigotry

RFK Jr. says he advocates for the marginalized, but built his career spreading harmful lies about autistic people

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A knee injury helped Jason Kelce fall in love with Sea Isle and raise more than $100K for the Eagles Autism Foundation

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. — The line stretched Wednesday afternoon down Landis Avenue as it seemed like everyone in Sea Isle City was waiting to enter the Ocean Drive. For Jason Kelce, that sight — hordes of people waiting to see him tend bar at his fundraiser for the Eagles…

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