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Doctor reveals why autism is soaring in the US and hotspots with the biggest risk

Doctors have revealed the myriad of causes of autism spectrum disorder, as diagnoses of the condition surge in the US. A study in JAMA Network Open found autism diagnoses among all age groups surged 175 percent between 2011 and 2022, from a rate of 2.3 to 6.3 per 1,000 people And the biggest increase was among young adults ages 26 …

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Jenson Brooksby on living with autism: It’s just something I don’t want to have to keep to myself

The Hindu

Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty blond hair as he spoke to The Associated Press about what he’d like the world — the tennis world, yes, but also everyone else — to know about him. READ | Rafael Nadal: Thought about taking a mental health break from …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Opinion: My son has autism. His life tells a story RFK Jr. ignores

LA Times

Among President-elect Trump’s unconventional Cabinet choices, the potential appointment of one in particular worries me: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. He also caricatured persons with autism as “walking around … with helmets on … non-toilet-trained, nonverbal, stimming, toe-walking, hand-flapping.” With his inaccurate stance that vaccines should be avoided to prevent autism, Kennedy suggests that …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Column: The latest evidence that putting RFK Jr. in charge of public health would be a disaster

LA Times

Polio came for 5-year-old Lynn Lane when she was visiting her grandmother in rural Indiana. “I’m not in a wheelchair yet,” said Lane, who uses leg braces and crutches, “but it’s heading that way.” The idea that anyone would question the polio vaccine now, she said, “makes me nuts.” Last week, the New York Times reported that in 2022, Robert …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first post-election news conference

India Today

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed doubts that his daughter-in-law might be Florida’s next senator. Here’s a look at some of what he touched on: Trump provides …

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6 days, 16 hours ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene roasted online for unequivocally saying ‘vaccines cause autism’

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene finally came out as a …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Trump claims ‘there’s something wrong’ with autism rates when asked about vaccines: ‘We’re going to find out about it’

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump refused to say definitively that vaccines do …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Trump seemed to entertain a discredited theory on autism. This is what’s behind the rising rates

Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists at a press conference Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club. Trump, seeming to respond to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s defense of the polio vaccine, called himself “a big believer in it.” “You’re not going to lose the polio vaccine,” Trump said. …

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1 week ago

Leak reveals UnitedHealth strategy to cut critical treatment for kids

Raw Story

Reporting Highlights Secret Playbook: Leaked documents show that UnitedHealth is aggressively targeting the treatment of thousands of children with autism across the country in an effort to cut costs. In internal reports, the company acknowledges that the therapy, called applied behavior analysis, is the “evidence-based gold standard treatment for those with medically necessary needs.” But the company’s costs have climbed …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism

Salon

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a new controversial theory on Monday, following up past hits like "the U.S. government is controlling the weather" and "wildfires are being caused by space lasers," with a fresh take on what causes Autism. In a post to X which was, shortly after, hit with a corrective community note, Greene wrote, “I fully believe …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Bad idea': Trump's plan to cut vaccines he deems 'dangerous' met with concern by experts

Raw Story

Saying he will be the one to decide—in consultation with anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—which vaccines the federal government should cut, Donald Trump on Thursday again invoked the false and widely debunked conspiracy theory that links autism to the life-saving drugs. “When asked in an interview for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year whether he would approve of an …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Trump says he will have chat with RFK Jr on ending child vaccination programmes

India Today

US President-elect Donald Trump in an interview published on Thursday said he will be talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, about ending childhood vaccination programs. When asked if he would sign off if Kennedy decided to end childhood vaccinations programs, Trump told Time magazine, "we're going to have a …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Time magazine over-explains why they named Donald Trump Person of the Year for 2024

Hindustan Times

Time Magazine is now clarifying and fact-checking parts of its own interview with President-elect Donald Trump shortly after naming him its Person of the Year for 2024. Time magazine cites Trump's political comeback despite past controversies while also addressing misinformation regarding vaccines and autism in the interview. Little more than a year later, Trump cleared the Republican field, clinching one …

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1 week, 3 days ago

From ‘Aspie supremacy’ to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump’s second administration

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He has talked in public a number of times about having “Asperger’s syndrome” The …

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'Wild and dangerous': CNN host calls out Trump for pushing 'debunked' health claim

Raw Story

CNN's Kate Bolduan hammered Donald Trump for again suggesting a link between vaccines and autism in his wide-ranging interview with Time Magazine after he was named "person of the year." "He also spoke and was asked about vaccinations," said CNN's Steve Contorno, "because he has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now joining his administration and whether or not he believes Robert …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Key lines from Trump’s interview with Time magazine

CNN

CNN — Accompanying his selection as Time’s Person of the Year, President-elect Donald Trump sat down with the magazine for a wide-ranging interview that published on Thursday. ‘Vehemently’ disagrees with new Biden missile policy in Ukraine Trump said he “vehemently” disagrees with allowing Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike inside Russia and that by doing so, the US is …

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1 week, 4 days ago

"It will cost lives": Trump says he'll talk with RFK Jr. about discouraging childhood vaccines

Salon

In an interview with TIME Magazine published Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he would discuss ending child vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist he has nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His administration would get rid of some vaccinations if "I think it's dangerous, if I think they are not beneficial," …

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How to care for a child with autism: A practical guide

Live Mint

“Doctor, my child was diagnosed with autism at two-and-a-half years. Understanding autism beyond symptoms Autism is not merely the presence of certain behaviors like speech delay, repetitive actions, or sensitivity to sensory input. It requires a commitment to evidence-based, outcome-oriented practices that address the core of autism: human engagement, and recognise the most vital role of parents, family and community …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Boris Johnson says he can be ‘spectrum-y’. As an autistic man, I’m disgusted

The Independent

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Damian Milton, a British researcher who …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kunming's cafe percolates a difference

China Daily

A cafe in Shanghai offers job opportunities for people with autism. Owned and managed by Fu Xin, the cafe employs people with autism, among them, Duoduo. Children with autism are sometimes called "children of the stars" in China, as society often perceives them as lonely, and they can exhibit unconventional emotional reactions, language ability, or social skills. Fu says that …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘I realised my autism could be my superpower’; how neurodivergent people are tackling discrimination

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Gawthorn is one of the approximately three million people in the UK with …

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Is your husband indifferent, rigid and avoiding your friends? Experts say there could be a surprising reason... and it's coming to light about so many men

Daily Mail

With rising numbers of people being diagnosed with autism in adulthood, many talk about the lightbulb moment when those quirky behaviours and anxieties and maverick character traits are finally explained. ‘It can take someone very close to them to reveal that the strategies they’ve developed might not work so well in the context of a relationship - and might infuriate …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Living with autism: Navigating daily challenges, communication, and mental well-being

India Today

In this neurodiverse world, there is no correct way to think, learn, or behave; these differences may or may not lead to deficits. A collection of such or similar symptoms that cause social communication difficulty in association with fixations, restrictions, difficulties in accepting change and some sensory disturbances can be an individual with autism spectrum disorder. An individual with autism …

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Embracing Neurodiversity: How Autism Acceptance is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces

The Quint

At Accenture, embracing neurodiversity is key to building an inclusive workplace. As part of World Autism Awareness Day, several employees shared their powerful experiences with autism, shedding light on the importance of acceptance, understanding, and adaptation in the workplace. Kenneth Munie, who processes information differently due to his autism, explains how he’s learned to communicate his ideas clearly, even if …

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Doctor reveals why autism is soaring in the US and hotspots with the biggest risk

Jenson Brooksby on living with autism: It’s just something I don’t want to have to keep to myself

Opinion: My son has autism. His life tells a story RFK Jr. ignores

Column: The latest evidence that putting RFK Jr. in charge of public health would be a disaster

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's first post-election news conference

Marjorie Taylor Greene roasted online for unequivocally saying ‘vaccines cause autism’

Trump claims ‘there’s something wrong’ with autism rates when asked about vaccines: ‘We’re going to find out about it’

Trump seemed to entertain a discredited theory on autism. This is what’s behind the rising rates

Leak reveals UnitedHealth strategy to cut critical treatment for kids

Marjorie Taylor Greene called out for belief that vaccines cause Autism

'Bad idea': Trump's plan to cut vaccines he deems 'dangerous' met with concern by experts

Trump says he will have chat with RFK Jr on ending child vaccination programmes

Time magazine over-explains why they named Donald Trump Person of the Year for 2024

From ‘Aspie supremacy’ to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump’s second administration

'Wild and dangerous': CNN host calls out Trump for pushing 'debunked' health claim

Key lines from Trump’s interview with Time magazine

"It will cost lives": Trump says he'll talk with RFK Jr. about discouraging childhood vaccines

How to care for a child with autism: A practical guide

Boris Johnson says he can be ‘spectrum-y’. As an autistic man, I’m disgusted

Kunming's cafe percolates a difference

‘I realised my autism could be my superpower’; how neurodivergent people are tackling discrimination

Is your husband indifferent, rigid and avoiding your friends? Experts say there could be a surprising reason... and it's coming to light about so many men

Living with autism: Navigating daily challenges, communication, and mental well-being

Embracing Neurodiversity: How Autism Acceptance is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces