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7 Things Social Security Won’t Clearly Explain to Parents of Children With Autism

Navigating benefits for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder can feel overwhelming, especially when the rules aren’t always explained in plain English. Many parents assume the Social Security Administration will provide clear, step-by-step guidance—but that’s rarely the case. Instead, families often learn through trial, error, and frustrating delays. Understanding what…

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Man Spends His Life Thinking Something Is Wrong With Him Until One Diagnosis Changes Everything

Sometimes clarity arrives years later than expected, quietly reshaping everything that came before it. For one man, that moment came at 42, when he finally received an autism diagnosis after spending years being misunderstood and repeatedly misdiagnosed. Looking back, many of the signs had always been there, but they were…

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Parents of Autistic Children Are Quietly Losing Thousands in Social Security Benefits Over One Common Mistake

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Trump’s third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president’s agenda and fitness

Dr Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, author and Fox News contributor, scrubs X account of posts questioning administration’s handling of issues related to autism and vaccines

The Independent UK

Tylenol During Pregnancy Doesn’t Increase Autism or ADHD Risk—Huge Review Finds

For years, many expecting parents have faced a stressful question: is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? Headlines and social media posts have fueled fears that common pain relief might be linked to autism or ADHD in children. A new large-scale scientific review is now offering reassurance, challenging earlier…

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US ‘drowning in misinformation’ under RFK Jr, autism advocates say

Health officials in Trump administration were accused of fueling ‘crisis of public trust’ over autism and vaccines

The Guardian - US

New Jersey Autism Support: Behavioral Therapy Resources Increase

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Thousands join Run for Autism race in Astana to support inclusion

Around 5,000 people took part in the Run for Autism charity race in Astana, supporting inclusion initiatives for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

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A five-day course of magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children communicate better

For children with autism spectrum disorder and with an intellectual disability, the options for improving communication and social skills are limited.

The Conversation

Autistic children could benefit from new technique that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain

The method could be a “viable and scalable therapeutic option” for youngsters with the condition, according to researchers

The Independent UK

8 Movie And TV Show Characters On The Autism Spectrum

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10 Social Skills Programs Helping Children With Autism Build Confidence

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Families of children with autism say their NDIS plans are already being cut – and the alternatives aren’t there

Before a massive overhaul of the disability scheme, families say plans are already being slashed or rejected as they are told to wait for support programs that do not yet exist

The Guardian - AU

North Carolina Autism Services: Therapy Access Improves in Rural Areas

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111 Times Neurodivergent People Memed Their Experiences Instead Of Overthinking And Hyperfixating

Boomers like to say that there were no autistic people when they were kids. Little did they know that one in five individuals was most likely neurodivergent, as we know today. Neurodivergent people deserve to be represented in memes too, so here is a collection of funny pics from the…

The Guardian - AU

‘We’d be on our own’: families face being thousands of dollars worse off as Labor cuts NDIS lifeline

Households fear not being able to cope if support is reduced or removed amid confusion about how the cuts will impact children and adults with autism

Cinemablend

I Wish More People Talked About This 2009 Rom Com And How It Depicts Asperger's Syndrome

It's criminal that people haven't seen this rom com.

The Conversation

Why understanding autism means looking beyond spoken language – two autistic researchers of communication explain

The idea of the “autism spectrum” is widely used in diagnosis, education and public discussion. First developed by the psychiatrist Lorna Wing in the 1980s, the term was intended to reflect the wide range of autistic experiences and needs.

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The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace announces ‘big plans’ to travel across Italy and build autism business

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The Conversation

AuDHD means being autistic and having ADHD. And it can look very different to a single diagnosis

When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, it can be life-changing.

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5 Ways Early Intervention Can Support Children With Autism

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Florida Autism Update: Therapy Access Expands but Waitlists Continue

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Trying To Act Innocent, FedEx Driver’s Chilling Response Follows Athena Strand’s Kidnapping

“This turned my stomach. I hope this man rots slowly and painfully.”

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock

Democrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformation

The Independent UK

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions

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