How Elizabeth Bonker is helping the voiceless find their voice How Elizabeth Bonker is helping the voiceless find their voice The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
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 GoodToKnow · Nov 3, 2023
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 Homes & Gardens · Nov 1, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023
Governor bats for autism awareness Gov. Soundararajan highlighted the importance of autism awareness, emphasizing its role in facilitating early intervention, promoting inclusive education & employment, reducing stigma, & extending support to individuals & families. The event featured the screening of the first-ever short film on autism awareness, “Gunjaaish”, showcasing the journey of struggle & success… The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023
Adult ADHD and autism assessment requests blocked by NHS screening system Yorkshire pilot scheme to combat rise in waiting times has not resulted in a single appraisal The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Broadcaster launches new service for people with autism Broadcaster, author and Sunday National columnist Stuart Cosgrove has officially launched Scottish Autism’s new Ardencraig service. The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023
Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it Amid her calls for governments to act on climate change, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has spoken openly about her Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is not the only environmental campaigner to speak about being neurodivergent (having a neurological condition or disability) – something Thunberg describes as her “superpower”. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia rises The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Children waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatment as NHS chiefs slam government inaction Exclusive: NHS leaders say repeated warnings’ to ministers over waits for children’s care have been ignored The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Lawsuit over death of autistic man in a Pittsburgh jail alleges negligence, systemic discrimination Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Mental health conditions are linked to changing autism traits: Study A long-term study conducted by UC Davis Health researchers gives fresh light on the association between autistic features and middle childhood mental health. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2023
Zenger · Oct 13, 2023 Breakthrough In Neurological Disorder Treatment For Children Inflammation in the developing brain may be linked to autism and schizophrenia, opening doors for new treatments.
WEKU · Oct 4, 2023 Appalachian Valley Autism Center awarded $2.76 million to expand services Autistic children in eastern Kentucky are among those who’ll benefit from more than $26 million in grants announced at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region conference in Corbin Wednesday.
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.
Zenger · Sep 29, 2023 Doll Play Boosts Social Development In Children With Autism, Finds Study Engaging in doll play enhances social processing and empathy skills, benefiting children with autism, according to Cardiff University research.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Playing with dolls could help a child’s social development The new findings suggested that broader social engagement with others while engaging in doll play was a unique pathway to social development for these children
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2023 MSU’s Breslin Center opens sensory room for kids with autism MSU's Breslin Center is adding a sensory room for kids with autism, a groundbreaking development:
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Shorten wants answers on 'confronting' footage of kids Bill Shorten wants answers after "shocking and confronting" footage of children with autism being pinned to the ground by NDIS workers was broadcast.
Salon · Sep 26, 2023 Autism is not "demonic" or a mistake A lack of neurodiversity education perpetuates stigma against people who naturally have different brains
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Aardratheeram, an initiative of Kollam district panchayat in Kerala that offers assisted living facilities to autistic adults and their parents Raising a child with special needs is not an easy task as the parents brave high levels of stress, risk of depression and anticipatory anxiety. Often, the biggest concern is ensuring the child’s welfare if the parent dies or becomes incapacitated, and not all families can afford to place them…
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023 Like many women, I didn't know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late 20s. “They thought you were autistic,” my mum mused when I told her I was embarking on an academic career in autism research.
Salon · Sep 17, 2023 The complexity of cannabis and autism New research suggests cannabis can improve quality of life for autistic, but it's far from a miracle drug