The Latest Breaking News from Autism

6 Actors Who Have Spoken About Being On The Spectrum

Anthony Hopkins, Daryl Hannah, and four other actors who have spoken about being on the Autism specturm.

Cinemablend · Apr 18, 2023

Family of Irish teen magician who wowed Britain's Got Talent judges 'extremely proud'

Elaine Peppard O’ Connor took to social media to congratulate her talented son who has autism and dyspraxia.

Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

I Still Miss Freeform's Everything's Gonna Be Okay, And It Should Have Never Been Canceled

Dealing with love, loss and autism with heartfelt respect, Everything's Gonna Be Okay is a show that should still be on the air.

Cinemablend · Apr 18, 2023

Commentary: Transit agencies recorded announcements with some very devoted riders — children with autism

People with autism spectrum disorder can present so differently that a common refrain is: “If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism.” Yet, there are often startling similarities.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 17, 2023

‘Wings for All’ introduces flyers with special needs to Atlanta airport

ATLANTA — Lakeya McNeal hasn’t yet taken her son Austin on an airline flight, even though she and her husband travel frequently and the 4-year-old boy loves airplanes.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Gateshead mum with ADHD and autism launches wellbeing service to give kids the support she never had

Lella Anthonya Halliwell wants AUThentically Autistic to support children and young people with ADHD and autism across Newcastle and Gateshead

Chronicle Live · Apr 17, 2023

Merseyside's 'charming' village that people 'don't know exists'

The Victorian-era village with a cricket pitch has seen lots of new housing built recently

Liverpool Echo · Apr 16, 2023

Britain's Got Talent judges left emotional after 13-year-old puts on magical audition

Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli were left in tatters after Cillian O'Connor put on a powerful performance highlighting his autism

Chronicle Live · Apr 16, 2023

Irish teen magician wows Britain's Got Talent judges as Simon Cowell left speechless

Cillian O’Connor, from Mornington, Co Meath, left Simon Cowell speechless as millions of viewers watched him perform. The youngster, who has autism and dyspraxia, became 'obsessed' with magic aged 10 after watching Issy Simpson’s performance on BGT.

Irish Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

‘They tried to wipe it out’: the problem with talking about Asperger’s

The diagnostic terms for autism were overhauled 10 years ago. Experts, campaigners and autistic people reflect on these changes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023