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Hiltzik: RFK Jr.’s views on autism show that anti-science myths are rampant at the agency he leads
22 Apr 2025 10:04 GMT
… disabilities often associated with stereotypical autistic behavior, such as sensitivities to touch … “the ideology that ... the relentless autism prevalence increases are simply artifacts … of the lives of autistic people. “Autism destroys families,” he said …
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Dubai Airports Invites Autism Parents To Share Their Stories And Travel Tips During Autism Acceptance Month
22 Apr 2025 10:05 GMT
… it every day-parents of autistic children who navigate the ups … lived experience of travelling with autism.
Real Advice from Real … Meltdowns aren't bad behaviour-they're signs of … services to make travel more autism-friendly, including:
The Sunflower …
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Contributor: RFK Jr.’s rhetoric masks the real tragedy people with autism are facing
22 Apr 2025 10:23 GMT
… early intervention help and behavioral therapy to job support … services for individuals with autism, including early intervention programs … autism as a “catastrophe,” citing CDC data showing most autistic … undermines progress in autism acceptance and ignores …
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Science reshapes autism care by looking beyond the brain
22 Apr 2025 09:11 GMT
… holistic approach to autism care goes beyond behavioral symptom management to … aggression, anxiety and repetitive behaviors while impairing emotional and learning … gut bacteria may influence behaviors associated with autism.
Though controversial, dietary …
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Autism and Myotonic Dystrophy Share Genetic Link
22 Apr 2025 08:43 GMT
… uncovered a genetic link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) … leading to the social behaviours often observed in individuals … characterize the genetic development of autism,” explains Dr. Ryan Yuen, … the core of causing autistic symptoms in children with …
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RFK Jr.’s comments were insulting to people with autism, like me
22 Apr 2025 05:25 GMT
… , he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which he … In fact, many adults with Autism (including myself), pay our … who are living with Autism each and everyday. For … specially designed instruction, and behavioral support.
Without that wrap-around …
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Mothers of autistic children speak out
22 Apr 2025 04:29 GMT
… to justify her son’s behaviour in public. “It’s … t understand autism,” she said.
The challenges of raising an autistic child … a single dedicated school for autistic learners,” she said. “This … They didn’t understand his behaviour, so they just excluded us …
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Bill Maher sends his liberal viewers into meltdown with stunning autism claim
22 Apr 2025 02:54 GMT
… the idea that increasing autism prevalence was due to … behind America's autism epidemic
One commentator wrote … improvements in early identification of autism 'have been apparent … with neurological and behavioral changes associated with autism.
The US …
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Scientists Show Clear Molecular Connection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Myotonic Dystrophy
22 Apr 2025 02:24 GMT
… lines, genetic constructs, and behavioral testing of mice models. … core of causing autistic symptoms in children … characteristic features of autism.”
Repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, … rewarded.”
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“Autism-related traits in …
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The Story of Dinah: “Having autism makes me extra special”
22 Apr 2025 02:10 GMT
… Autism Acceptance month, we are featuring the stories of two Minnesotans. Autistic … neurodivergent people — many with autism and other neuro-differences — … on some of my behaviors. For example, when I … making people laugh.
My autism diagnosis has helped me …