Because autism research has historically focused on males, the diagnostic criteria has long been based on their experience. As a result, nearly 80% of women with autism are undiagnosed at age 18. The post Autism Diagnosis Often Takes...
The huge success of her memoir has turbocharged the Scottish comedian’s career, with midlife, Catholicism and marriage in her withering sights Cynicism is now and then expressed about the phenomenon of comedians writing books. Rare is...
A decade after her autistic son Connor Sparrowhawk died in a specialist NHS facility, Sara Ryan’s campaign to reveal the truth about what happened is coming to the stage. In a bare rehearsal space near Southwark tube station, south...
Busy places and unexpected events used to send me into meltdown on holiday. An autism diagnosis helped me to adapt my plans and rediscover the joy of travelling Wandering hand-in-hand through the medieval streets of Bologna, my boyfriend...
With season two of Heartbreak High out now, the actor and disability advocate answers a bunch of randomly selected questions – including her totally useless secret skill Should tomato sauce be kept in the fridge or the cupboard? In the...
Since 2021, at least 13 companies operating about 35 clinics of different sizes have closed or left one state over reimbursement rates that haven't kept up with rising costs. The post Autism Clinics Shutter As State Struggles To Shore Up...
Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one that could lead to advances in the...
New research suggests that more than a third of children with autism ages 8 and under have had suicidal thoughts and not all of these kids are necessarily displaying warning signs. The post Suicidal Thoughts Alarmingly Common Among Young...
Cyrus Kia, who has autism and is mostly nonverbal, is training seven days a week as he prepares to swim in three events this spring for a chance to compete in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. The post Nonverbal Swimmer With Autism...
Cass report calls for move away from mainly medical treatment as part of dramatic shift in approach to gender dysphoria Thousands of children unsure of gender identity ‘let down by NHS’ Key findings of the NHS gender identity review A...
In the largest study to date on the subject, researchers found no evidence to support a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual disability in children. The findings use...
Andrew Scott is superb as Patricia Highsmith’s psychopath, Steven Knight chucks everything at his 1980s youth culture drama, and Michael Sheen is grilled by a neurodivergent audience Ripley Netflix This Town (BBC One) | iPlayer The...
Violence captured on video at a group home has raised questions about whether oversight bodies are prepared to keep troubled homes in check amid a severe shortage of beds. The post Moms Want Justice After Their Sons Faced...
Nuffield Trust says system for treatment is ‘obsolete’ as number of patients in England awaiting assessment hits record high The NHS is experiencing an “avalanche of need” over autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed He had beaten more than 19,000 applicants for a place at medical school, yet Khurram Sadiq was now bunking off his...
In a month that's long been associated with autism awareness, the president is part of a growing shift toward emphasizing acceptance instead. The post White House Embraces Autism ‘Acceptance’ Over ‘Awareness’...
It's often assumed that people with autism who are nonspeaking do not know how to read or write, but new research suggests that for many individuals that may not be the case. The post Nonspeaking People With Autism May Know More Than...
Campaigner Marsha Martin says ‘there is a lot of stigma within black community’ that prevents issues from being discussed Cultural barriers are preventing black children who are autistic or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
The Scottish comedian narrates her traumatic experience of being ‘wired differently’ and why autism is so frequently missed in women When the Scottish comedian Fern Brady phoned her father to say she had been diagnosed with autism, he...
An analysis of how synaptic proteins change during early development reveals differences between mice and marmosets but also what's different in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The findings offer first insights into the...
Are growing rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Alzheimer’s and motor neurone disease related to rising temperatures and other extreme environmental changes? In late October 2012, a category 3 hurricane howled into New York City...
The International Brain pH Project Consortium unveils groundbreaking findings in a large-scale animal model study, indicating altered brain pH and lactate levels as a transdiagnostic endophenotype in neuropsychiatric disorders with...
Platinum-selling singer songwriter Cat Burns cosies up with Grace for a warm plate of nosh and some deep chats. The biggest-selling British female artist of 2022, who won three Brit award nominations after her single Go went viral on...
Being autistic doesn’t explain everything about me – but it helps make sense of my experiences Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast There is a man alongside me. He is well put-together, hand...
Shooting of 15-year-old ‘beautiful soul’ in California revives scrutiny on law enforcement abuse of youth with disabilities When Ryan Gainer was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, he was nonverbal, and his family all learned sign...
A single mother is fighting back after a former neighbor filed a lawsuit calling her nonverbal 11-year-old son who has severe autism a "nuisance" due to the "strange noises" he makes while stimming. The post Neighbor Sues 11-Year-Old...
A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere. The post Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy appeared first on Disability Scoop .
The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, study suggests -- giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.
A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments. The discovery has the potential to improve both the...
From Fern Brady to Hannah Gadsby, a host of comedians have discovered that they are autistic. What is it about standup that lends itself so well to neurodivergent people? In 2020, Pierre Novellie was previewing an early version of ...
Diogo Santos Coelho from Portugal faces a 52-year sentence for alleged cybercrime relating to RaidForums site A vulnerable autistic man is pleading with the UK government to block his extradition to the US on cybercrime charges where he...
Doreen Worthington says a new Education Reform Act is needed and lists what an incoming government could do The autism crisis ( Autistic pupils in England denied right to education as absenteeism surges, says charity, 5 March ) is the...
Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people experiencing mental health issues and the lack of support services available when families call for help. The post Fatal Shooting Of Teen...
Researchers have investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning.
With an emphasis on working with autistic people to design interventions, pathways are opening up through social communication therapy and drug trials Kirsty Orton didn’t mind whether her baby was autistic or not – she just wanted her...
The COVID vaccine is safe to administer during pregnancy, researchers report in an important finding on the safety of the vaccine in infants -- despite widespread fear and misinformation.
About one-third of autistic people are unable to communicate using speech, and most are never provided an effective alternative. However, a new study suggests that many of these individuals are literate, raising the possibility that they...
Although several studies have linked smoking during pregnancy with neurodevelopmental disorders, the results of behavioral experiments in mice prenatally exposed to nicotine have been inconsistent. In a recent study, scientists from...
Kirsti Hadley’s son, 12, had been looking forward to a new school but became burnt out and anxious Autistic pupils in England denied right to education as absenteeism surges, says charity Kirsti Hadley is still reeling from how quickly...
Research shows 166% rise of pupils missing one-tenth or more of school term ‘He hates failing’: mother describes lack of help for autistic son Autistic pupils are being denied their basic right to education, a leading charity has warned,...
Are genetic factors underlying children's language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children's early vocabulary size and later-life...
A new study is shedding light on our understanding of the molecular origins of some forms of autism and intellectual disability. Researchers were able to successfully capture atomic resolution images of the fast-moving ionotropic...
Researchers examined the genetics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by analyzing mutations in the genomes of individuals and their families. They discovered that a special kind of genetic mutation works differently from typical mutations...
A new study has found that propranolol, a medication that treats high blood pressure, can also help lower anxiety for kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
As they grow, children increasingly focus their attention on social elements in their environment, such as faces or social interactions. However, children with autism are often more interested in non-social stimuli, such as textures or...
Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being...