The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Parents make knife crime vow as teenager convicted of Elianne Andam murder

Hassan Sentamu had admitted manslaughter but denied murder on the basis that his autism affected his self-control.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Emirates to become world’s first autism-certified airline

The airline has set a new standard for travellers with autism and sensory sensitivities

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Why do false claims that vaccines cause autism refuse to die? Here are nine reasons

The idea that autism is caused by vaccines has recently been revived by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the presumptive nominee for US Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as by president-elect Donald Trump. When asked about vaccines at a recent press conference, Trump reportedly said there was “something…

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Change for families' lengthy autism diagnosis wait

Australian families affected by autism are hoping the first national strategy and plan for the condition will change often years-long diagnosis timelines.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help

Australia has launched its first national autism strategy and action plan but some say it doesn't go far enough to improve inclusion and engagement.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

Difficult childhood and autism no excuse for ‘frenzied’ murder, jury told

Hassan Sentamu, 18, is accused of fatally stabbing Elianne Andam, 15, in Croydon, south London, on September 27 2023.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Patience review – this clunky depiction of autism just isn’t good enough

A preposterous plot and terrible dialogue make for a deeply uninspired detective drama. Its nuance-free take on neurodivergence is embarrassingly clunky

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact development, behaviour and wellbeing.

The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025

Study says COVID pregnancies might have increased autism risk

Among the several health consequences COVID has or might have, a major concern is around the growing risk of autism among those kids who were born to moms who had COVID during pregnancy.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024

Senate Republicans are not asking RFK Jr about his stance on vaccines

Kennedy has met with multiple Republicans throughout the week about his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024