Autism
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UK
Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful | Autism
The scientist, who pioneered the “extreme male brain” theory of autism, said he regretted characterizing the condition in this way…
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Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism | Ofsted
Ofsted, the body responsible for safeguarding education in England, has removed guidance to inspectors linking autism to extremism, following a…
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USA
Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child
FRIA, Guinea (AP) — Kazaliou Balde’s parents became concerned about him as a young child because he avoided eye contact…
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UK
Autism and therapy centres ‘defraud health benefit programme of £16m | US | News
Two members of the public have been charged with healthcare fraud after allegedly pocketing $21m (£15.6m) of taxpayers’ money. Minnesota…
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USA
RFK Jr. announces ‘the largest autism fraud bust in American history’ and it’s in Minnesota
The Justice Department said Thursday it has arrested and charged 15 people in Minnesota over fraud schemes involving $90 million…
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UK
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds | US news
Taking acetaminophen, known by the brand name Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy has no effect on later autism diagnoses,…
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UK
Southport killer’s parents could have stopped attack and his autism was used by officals as an excuse for his behaviour, damning inquiry concludes
The Southport attack ‘would not have happened’ if the killer’s parents had expressed concern about his increasingly violent behaviour, a…
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UK
'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
Debilitated by her daughter’s autism, Malawian Martha Ongwane found a rare support group.
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USA
Mom Sues School District After Nonverbal Son with Autism, 7, Climbs Out of Window, Walks to Busy Road
YOU NEED TO KNOW A Kentucky mother is suing her son’s school district, claiming his teachers left the window open…
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Australia
This was no act of love. Autism is not a justification for murder
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