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The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Holly Madison reveals autism diagnosis

‘I always kind of had trouble socially, not recognising social cues,’ former Playboy model says

The Independent UK

'Stirring things up': NDIS reforms for 'fairer' system with autism targeted

'They're also shaking up how they assess children's needs.'

Newcastle Herald

Suspended NDIS 'scapegoat' reinstated after ABC report

An NDIS employee claims he was "thrown under the bus" by the organisation after concerning practices at an autism care provider were publicly revealed.

AAP

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Autism is front and center in the pioneering new musical 'How to Dance in Ohio' on Broadway

The stage musical “How to Dance in Ohio” opens on Broadway on Sunday, celebrating those on the autism spectrum and opening a window about autism’s highs and lows for the neurotypical

The Independent UK

Cruel and irresponsible myths about the NDIS are treating autistic Australians as villains. This must stop

Narratives about the so-called ‘epidemic’ of autism typically do not make the distinction between autistic people and diagnoses

The Guardian - AU

Eagles players reveal designs for My Cause My Cleats campaign in Week 13

Eagles players will showcase their charitable causes by wearing specifically designed game cleats for their matchups on Sunday, Dec. 3, when the team hosts the San Francisco 49ers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The link between autism and apologizing

Do you say "sorry" at the drop of a hat? Here's why the instinct to apologize is more than just a survival strategy

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AI can be a game changer for neurodivergent employees

ChatGPT, Bard, and other artificial-intelligence-powered large language models are making work communication easier for people with autism and ADHD.

Fortune

Girls less likely to be diagnosed with special educational needs – new research

The point when a child with special educational needs (SEN) is diagnosed is an important moment in their lives.

The Conversation

New Study Reveals Autistic Individuals Experience Shorter Lifespans Due To Lack Of Healthcare Support

Research from University College London highlights the need for better healthcare access and support for autistic individuals

Zenger

Painting expo by artists on autism spectrum begins on November 29

The Hindu

'I'm fearful': NDIS battle heats up over kids with autism amid cost blowout

'Autism affects the whole family unit, not just the child.'

Newcastle Herald

Disability advocate hits back at ‘misleading’ claims that NDIS funding is incentivising autism diagnoses

Chief of Children and Young People with Disability Australia says families are simply seeking help for their children, with the NDIS ‘the only place to turn’

The Guardian - AU

Australia's rates of autism should be celebrated – but real-life impact, not diagnosis, should determine NDIS support

Ahead of the release of the government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking centre stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary disability.

The Conversation

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The Independent UK

Pressure on government to act to stop ‘cruel’ incarceration of autistic patients

Exclusive: Expert who led major scandal reviews calls for end to investment in inappropriate hospital care

The Conversation

How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive – new research

Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents – beyond highlighting that the sensory differences when breastfeeding could be very challenging for them. We also found that communication…

The Independent UK

Scandal of patients with learning disabilities locked in ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement for 20 years

‘Basic needs are simply not met, abuse is rife and people face being totally dehumanised,’ campaigners warn

The Independent UK

Nicholas’s story: ‘I’ve been locked up for 10 years because I’m autistic. Is a chance at life too much to ask?’

Special Report: For more than 10 years, this 28-year-old has been trapped in dementia care units and A&E wards, abused by nurses and held in padded rooms. In all this time, he’s never had the care he needs

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Salon

How rigid schooling fails autistic kids

Neurodiversity is more than just a different way of being. Here's how a one-size-fits-all education model fails us

USAFacts

Is autism increasing?

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

The Hindu

How Elizabeth Bonker is helping the voiceless find their voice

GoodToKnow

How to have an autism-friendly bonfire night - 6 steps to take the stress out of firework sparkles

How to have an autism-friendly bonfire celebration with your family

Homes & Gardens

Health and wellbeing to be key themes for show gardens at 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Several of the sensational show gardens at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will shine a spotlight on important health conditions, including autism

The Independent UK

What do blue or teal Halloween buckets mean?

Teal trick-or-treat buckets are used to indicate that a house is safe for those with food allergies

Chicago Sun-Times

Improv at Schurz High School brings neuro-divergent teens out of their shell

Chicago students dealing with autism, attention deficit disorder and other conditions develop communication skills by making up scenes at an after-school club.

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