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FBI Accused of Grooming Autistic Teen Into ISIS-Linked Plot With Its Own Propaganda After Earlier Case Failed

FBI accused of grooming Abdullah Hassan into an ISIS plot with a paid informant and agency-made video; prosecutors dispute the defence's claims.

International Business Times UK · 7h ago

Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher autism risk in children

Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children.

Euronews · 12h ago

Autistic children come to A&E in mental health crisis from as young as eight

Research consistently shows that autistic people face higher risks of mental health difficulties and are more likely to think about or attempt suicide than the general population.

The Conversation · Oct 28

Autistic Sensory Needs Spark Debate After Post Urges People To 'Get Over' Triggers

An online debate about whether autistic people should overcome discomfort has renewed attention on a teenager's essential cup and research into sensory needs, routines and adaptation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 25

9-year-old can write 10 languages and a dozen fonts

Meet Sebastian Esposito, a 9-year-old prodigy from New Mexico, gifted with the ability to write in an impressive ten languages. Diagnosed with autism, his journey took a remarkable turn when he developed hyperlexia, allowing him to read at an early age. With a knack for memorizing the periodic table and…

The Times of India · Oct 24

A Man's Swollen, Bruised Leg Raised Fears of a Clot, but Twisted Hairs Pointed to Scurvy

A young man's bruised, swollen leg had no clot. Twisted hairs seen under magnification led doctors to diagnose scurvy from a diet of mostly meat and grains.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Woman Has Enough Of Husband’s Friend Who Excuses His Behavior With Autism, Kicks Him Out

There are few things as frustrating as repeatedly asking someone to stop doing something, only for them to persist. It’s even worse when it happens in your own home, among people who should have your back. This woman reluctantly agreed to let her husband’s best friend stay with them, but…

Bored Panda · Oct 21

Vaccines have been so successful that some people have forgotten why we need them

Three measles-related deaths have been reported in England in 2026. One child died from an acute infection, another from the long-term effects of measles, and an adult with an underlying immune condition also died.

The Conversation · Oct 16

An autism diagnosis, but where’s the treatment?

Letters: Rebecca Hope Duncan says she has not received any help after being assessed as autistic, in response to Prof Peter Fonagy’s review of mental health, ADHD and autism services. Plus letters from Jeremy Seymour, John Bryant, Peter Deadman, Steve Bamford and another reader

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Top health official urged to recuse herself from private ADHD crackdown over ties to industry

Exclusive: Four MPs raise conflict of interest concerns over Samantha Jones’s past links to a big provider of ADHD assessments

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15