The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Address science misinformation not by repeating the facts, but by building conversation and community

Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and more. Widespread misinformation can lead to confusion about public health and environmental issues and can hinder those working to solve societal problems.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

World Autism Awareness Day 2025: Kanye West and six other celebrities with autism

The 18th annual World Autism Awareness Day is part of a month-long UN initiative to ‘increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support’

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

Kanye West announces he has been diagnosed with autism

Rapper and fashion designer says he was misdiagnosed as bipolar in podcast appearance where he also opines on the Drake-Kendrick beef and new album Bully

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Q&A: MMA Star Talks Next Fight, Autism Awareness Efforts

The UFC's interim heavyweight champion's potential next fight with Jon Jones has not been scheduled yet, but that's not bothering him—nor is it distracting from Aspinall's work with families affected by autism.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31, 2025

When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it

The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary said he needed to see data showing vaccines are safe, but when an influential Republican senator did so, he dismissed it

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Daydreaming, social awkwardness: Has the internet diagnosed you with autism or ADHD?

Autism and ADHD diagnoses are spiking. But some psychiatrists argue we’ve reached the point of ‘overdiagnosis’. So, how did we get here, and why is the internet making it so much worse?

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

Senate grills RFK Jr. on vaccine misinfo

Senators pressed Kennedy on race science, misinformation, and his refusal to say the Covid vaccine was safe

Salon · Jan 31, 2025

RFK Jr. stunned after emotionally-charged testimony from senator over discredited autism claims

Kennedy pledged that he would ‘never stick on a point if somebody shows [him] data that says [he’s] wrong’

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Senator Blasts RFK Jr With Personal Testimony on Vaccines and Autism Stance: 'He's Churning Settled Science So We Can't Go Forward

Sen. Maggie Hassan confronted RFK Jr. during his Senate hearing, accusing him of undermining settled vaccine science and fueling misinformation.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

GOP Senator Criticizes Colleagues Opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Debate within the committee over RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS leadership highlights vaccine safety concerns and political influences on public health policies.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025