Autism
Old PETA Campaign Claiming Links Between Milk and Autism Resurfaces Online
The ads reference the popular "Got milk?" slogan used by the dairy industry.
Here's Why the Autistic Community Is So Angry with Singer Sia
"F**king sad nobody's even seen the dang movie. My heart has always been in the right place," Sia wrote on Twitter.
Autistic Child Sent Home After School Says Coughing Tic Is COVID-19-Related
The boy was reported to have been evaluated by nurses and placed in a containment room before his mother arrived at the school.
Boy With Autism Says His Name For The First Time In Heartwarming TikTok
Millions of TikTok users celebrated Micah's achievement.
Utah Police Release Body Cam Footage of Shooting of Boy With Autism
Officers chased the boy, called Linden, and shot him after his mother called 911 to get him mental health treatment in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Teen With Autism Shot By Police Several Times After Mom Called 911 For Help
The 13-year-old boy's mother said she called police in Salt Lake City, Utah, to request a crisis intervention team because he was having a mental breakdown.
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Trans, Gender-Diverse People 6 Times More Likely to Be Autistic: Study
The research involved over 641,000 people.
'My Son Is Autistic—The Pandemic Has Separated Us for 4 Months'
We communicate every day with Antonio via FaceTime and he tells me, "Mommy, how come you're not picking me up?" or says that he feels left behind.
'Not Seeing my Child With Autism in Lockdown is Driving Her to Self Harm'
Andrea Attree has seen her daughter in a mental health hospital three times since the lockdown came into force.
YouTuber 'Rehomes' Autistic Son After Asking For $5 Donations to Raise Him
The influencer adopted 4-year-old Huxley, who has autism, over two years ago. She has four biological children with her husband James.
Children With Autism Saw Social Skills Boosted After Playing With AI Robot
Over half a dozen children with autism played with a green, feathered artificially intelligent robot called Kiwi for the study.
Teenager With Autism Suffering a Seizure Handcuffed By Police, Family Says
Lourdes Ponce says her 16-year-old son had an epileptic seizure in a bathroom at an El Pollo Loco restaurant in Fresno, California.
Missing Teen Went Past TSA Security Using Someone Else's Boarding Pass
Sade Subbs was reported missing after last being seen on January 9 at 10 p.m. in the area of Lake Jackson Circle in Apopka, Florida.
TikTok Limited Reach of Videos From Disabled Users, Documents Show
The policy was intended to combat cyberbullying. "This was never designed to be a long-term solution, and while the intention was good, it became clear that the approach was wrong," TikTok said.
Adults with Autism Diagnosed Later in Life Reveal How Their Experiences
An autism expert told Newsweek "even if you have lived all of your life without the diagnosis, finding out that you have autism can be a very positive experience."
Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD, Autism: Study
A recent study from John Hopkins University found a correlation between mothers who took Tylenol while pregnant and babies with developmental disorders, but researchers have yet to prove whether the drug was the cause of the neurological differences.
Brains of People with Autism More Symmetrical than Neurotypicals: Study
Scientists studied the brains of over 3,500 people for the study.
Why Do People Carry a Blue Bucket on Halloween?
Carrying a blue bucket on Halloween has become a way to ask others to be sensitive to those who might find trick-or-treating a challenge.
California Post Office Worker Finds Two Missing Kids in Two Weeks
Chyanne Thomas, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Vista, California, became a hero twice over when she helped return a pair of missing children to their homes in the space of two weeks.
Autism Act Doesn't Do Enough to Address Diagnosis Gender Gap, Say Experts
The Autism CARES Act of 2019 will see funding go towards people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families—a package that will be spread out over a five-year period.
Scientists Have Implanted Memories into Bird Brains
The team used "optogenetic manipulation" to help teach a zebra finch a song.
Test for Autism Fails Major Hurdle
People of color and children from low-income backgrounds were more likely to miss screenings, the authors found.
School Places Autistic Boy's Desk in Bathroom, Blames Space Limitations
When the mother of a special needs student in Washington asked for a quiet environment for her son, they responded by moving his desk to a bathroom.
Washington School Accused of Putting Autistic Boy's Desk in Bathroom
"It smelled and just the thought of my son working his school day away in a bathroom was disturbing to me," the child's mother said.
Father Furious as Autistic Boy Wanders a Mile from School, Cuffed by Police
"The damage you have done to my son and the years of progress that has been setback are irreparable. A lawsuit isn't enough," the boy's father wrote on social media.
NFL Season Kicks Off With Sensory-Inclusive Rooms for Autistic Fans
The Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams unveiling rooms for fans with autism, Down syndrome, PTSD or other conditions who need to get away from the roar of the game.
Autism Theory Overturned: No Link Between Male Hormone and Empathy
Scientists treated men with testosterone and assessed their ability to empathize.
Scientists Create Mini Human Brains That Produce Waves in a Lab
The brains could be used to develop treatments for conditions including epilepsy.
Autism Wristband Predicts Aggressive Outbursts in Kids With 84% Accuracy
Parents said being able to predict outbursts would be "priceless," the scientist behind the tech said.