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The Latest Breaking News from Autism

‘No evidence whatsoever’ Tylenol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

The Independent UK

Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study

Researchers warned avoiding paracetamol might expose mothers to risks associated with untreated pain and fever, such as miscarriage or congenital defects.

The Independent UK

Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

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Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

The Guardian - UK

47 Posts That Perfectly Capture Life With A Spicy, Neurodivergent Brain

These neurodivergent memes capture that strange mix of brilliance, overwhelm, humor, and exhaustion that comes with a spicy brain. These posts turn small struggles into something laughable and deeply relatable. Each meme feels like a quiet nod that says you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.

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Mattel's 'Performative' Inclusion Effort Hits A Wall As Critics Slam 'Tokenistic' Autistic Barbie

Mattel's new autistic Barbie doll, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is celebrated by some as inclusive but criticised by others as tokenistic or stereotyped.

International Business Times UK

Mattel Launches 'Autistic Barbie' in Diversity and Inclusion Push — Advocacy Groups React

Mattel launched its first-ever 'autistic Barbie', developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure an authentic portrayal of neurodiversity. The release has been praised as a milestone for inclusion, with advocacy groups highlighting its significance for the community.

International Business Times UK

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Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

The Independent UK

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

The Guardian - UK

Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones

The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

Evening Standard

Mattel launches first ever autistic Barbie doll to represent neurodivergent children

The toy includes an eye gaze slightly to the side, to represent the way some autistic people might avoid direct eye contact

The Independent UK

Trump again urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol as the CDC slashes recommended vaccines for children

The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses

The Independent UK

School bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting autistic students unable to report abuse

The abuse was discovered after the mother of one of the nonverbal students asked school officials to review surveillance video

The Independent UK

What is autistic burnout? And what can you do about it?

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

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Have A Phat Ass? Research Says You Might Also Have Autism Or ADHD

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Woman Keeps Excusing Her Behavior With Self-Diagnosed Autism, BF Can’t Take It Anymore

You know yourself better than anyone else. Even a doctor doesn’t know exactly what’s going on inside your body and mind without investigating. But no matter how many articles you read, it’s usually not a good idea to start claiming that you have a diagnosis without getting an official one.…

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The whoppers of 2025 - Roll Call

With President Donald Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates the FactCheck.org year-end whoppers list.

The Conversation

Olivia Nuzzi didn’t report what she knew about RFK Jr – could she have stopped his rise?

In the ten months since his confirmation as United States Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has regularly made headlines. Last month, he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to abandon its official position that vaccines do not cause autism.

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The Real Villain in Minnesota's $1.5 Billion Fraud Scandal Isn't Somalis—It's the Feds

In America, we judge people according to the content of their character, not the behavior of a narrow minority of their coethnics.

The Independent UK

Liam Neeson addresses his position on vaccines after narrating controversial documentary

The documentary ‘Plague of Corruption’ includes an interview with prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr

The Independent UK

Half of people arrested in London could have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds

Neurodivergent individuals – particularly autistic people and those with ADHD – are overrepresented within prison populations, according to research

The Conversation

The United States CDC has abandoned science in its new advice about vaccines and autism

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its long-standing guidance about vaccines and autism.

Evening Standard

Half of London arrestees may have undiagnosed ADHD, major study finds

Researchers say routine screening in custody could help vulnerable people get support and fairer treatment

The Guardian - UK

Half of people recently arrested by Met police may have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds

Research by Cambridge University and Met calls for better neurodivergence screening for vulnerable people

The Guardian - AU

How neurodivergent households design ‘a home that knows your brain’

From dark, sound-proofed rooms to clever storage solutions, families with autism and ADHD are finding inspired ways to adjust their environments

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