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Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.

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Morning Mail: Calls for datacentre moratorium, NDIS changes to reduce autism support, Argentina beat England in World Cup thriller

Prime minister’s rallying call for AI expansion is met by pushback

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Why Some Students on the Spectrum Are Labeled With ODD

Parents are often surprised when a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is later told they may also have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). At first glance, frequent arguments, refusal to follow instructions, or emotional outbursts can appear intentionally defiant. However, many autism specialists emphasize that similar behaviors can have…

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Almost 145,000 Australians will lose support for autism under NDIS reforms, documents reveal

Internal estimates show 144,600 people will be taken off the scheme by 2030, many of them under 18

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US appeals court revives hundreds of lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

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Judges allow lawsuit that ties Tylenol to autism to continue after it was dismissed for lack of ‘scientific evidence’

The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue

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“It Felt Like Putting On A Suit Of Armor”: 17 Celebrities Who Opened Up About Their Autism Diagnoses

From Greta Thunberg to Bill Gates, these famous faces have spoken candidly about being on the autism spectrum, proving there's no single way autism looks or is experienced.

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Maryland mother accuses cops ‘unnecessarily, inhumanely killed’ her son with autism who called 911 for help. But the cops will face no consequences

His mom said cops treated his "life-threatening behavioral-medical crisis like a crime."

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Officers Who Shot Man with Autism 12 Times After a 911 Mental Health Call Won't Be Facing Any Charges

Maryland Attorney General announced no charges for officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alexander Lamorie, an autistic man. The decision raises questions about police response to mental health crises.

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SZA Says She Was Diagnosed With 'High-Functioning' Autism: 'Why I'm In Every Comment Section'

SZA has revealed her diagnosis of high-functioning autism, sharing the news on Instagram. Fans praised her openness, highlighting the importance of recognising neurodivergence in women.

International Business Times UK

SZA Uses Secret Burner Instagram to Reveal Autism Diagnosis and Slam Critics

SZA confirms her autism diagnosis, linking it to her dispute with AI platforms over unauthorised music use, revealing personal insights and industry frustrations.

International Business Times UK

Pioneer of ‘extreme male brain’ theory of autism now says phrase unhelpful

Exclusive: Prof Simon Baron-Cohen says his language was misunderstood and it is a myth that autistic people lack empathy

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Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism

Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign backed by celebrities including Chris Packham

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Teachers Warn: 4 Classroom Strategies That Can Harm Autistic Students

Every classroom includes students with different learning styles, but autistic students often face unique challenges that can be made worse by well-intentioned teaching methods. While many educators work hard to create inclusive learning environments, some traditional classroom practices can unintentionally increase anxiety, reduce engagement, or make learning more difficult. Autism…

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Korat alms‑giving event to honour monks killed in pilgrimage crash

An alms‑giving ceremony will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima next week to honour the virtues of the 10 monks who lost their lives in a tragic crash involving a pickup truck driven by an 11‑year‑old boy with autism in Mukdahan on Thursday.

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Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child

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Reality of kids driving

The car crash that killed 10 monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan's Muang district was extremely horrifying. However, the real shock came after the details were released: the driver of the car, which was a pickup truck, was an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with autism.

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How Masking in School Leads to Burnout in Autistic Teen Girls

Many autistic teen girls appear to thrive at school, earning good grades, maintaining friendships, and following classroom expectations. Behind that outward success, however, some spend every school day carefully hiding autistic traits to fit in with classmates and teachers. This effort, known as masking, can become mentally and emotionally exhausting…

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Missing New York boy with autism found dead in swimming pool, cops had searched it ‘several times’ but failed to spot him

Cops insist they thought they could see the bottom of the pool.

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Parents fear a ‘dangerous shift’ as Trump administration rewrites disability policy

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities — rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration

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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities

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How State Budget Changes Are Impacting Autism Support in Classrooms

More than 7.5 million students nationwide receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including many children with autism spectrum disorder. Because special education depends on a mix of federal, state, and local funding, budget decisions at every level can directly affect staffing, evaluations, and classroom…

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Frequent AI chatbot users more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, poll finds

Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autism

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Child mental health crisis as one million seek help for anxiety and autism in England

The number of active referrals has almost doubled from 563,639 in 2018-19, with a 9.5 per cent increase in the last year alone

The Economic Times

What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD research

Scientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing information. This discovery in mice, found in a shared vertebrate brainstem area, offers new insights into selective attention. Researchers believe this could pave the way for more targeted treatments for conditions like…

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