The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Some NHS centres twice as likely to diagnose adults as autistic, study finds

Landmark research suggests people have an 85% chance of positive assessment at some centres in England and 35% in others

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

Asio boss defends undercover police operation targeting boy with autism

Mike Burgess says security agencies ‘don’t radicalise people’ and stands by actions of police in case of 13-year-old with Islamic State ‘fixation’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2024

Missing Autistic Girl Found Safe In Florida Wetlands

Deputies in Florida locate missing girl with autism in Tampa wetlands, emphasizing community support and vigilance for vulnerable individuals.

Top News · Feb 29, 2024

NFL Fans Loved Photos of Jason Kelce Finishing Charity 5K Run

The Eagles star helped raise money for autism by running the race.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22, 2024

Dad assaults 'good Samaritan' who helped lost boy with autism

Magistrate says victim 'doing the right thing' before attack.

The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2024

Activists welcome budget announcement on Centre for Excellence for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹25 crore for Centre of Excellence for Persons with ASD, providing comprehensive services and support.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Want Elon Musk Reading His Thoughts Just Yet

Elon Musk believes his AI brain chips could "solve" autism and schizophrenia, but neuroscientists have doubts.

International Business Times UK · Feb 19, 2024

Youth with autism are more likely to be arrested. A Nevada judge wants to remedy that

Judge Sunny Bailey started a specialty court program in 2018 called DAAY Court or the detention alternative for autistic youth treatment. "It'll help other people like me," says one autistic teen."

WEKU · Feb 12, 2024

Man Is Done With Future SIL Mocking His GF’s Eating Habits, Asks Her To Leave Family Dinner

Food can be the thing that builds bridges between people. For example, people can enjoy certain types of food and build relationships over that enjoyment. At the same time, it can also be the thing that damages or ruins these bridges. Like when someone doesn’t like certain food and that,…

Bored Panda · Feb 9, 2024

Josh Thomas: Let’s Tidy Up review – comedian returns to the stage with stories of ADHD and autism

In his new show, the creator of Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be Okay takes stock of his life after two diagnoses – and interrogates whether he should, or even can, change

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2024