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‘Flamingo felons’ arrested for stealing giant statue of pink bird

Colin Donald Deka, 20, and Jack Christopher Klamert, 21, were arrested and charged with felony theft

The Independent UK

Foster parents accused of murdering their 3-year-old daughter who has autism and claiming her injuries were from a fall

Raymond Johnson, 62, and Jamie Johnson, 44, face life in prison if convicted of the murder of their foster daughter.

The Independent UK

Eagles Owner Makes Historic Donation to Create Autism Research Institute

Jeffrey Lurie is giving an eight-figure gift.

Sports Illustrated

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Ofsted criticised over training manual linking autistic children to extremism

National Autistic Society says guidance risks stigmatising traits amid concern over number of autistic children referred to Prevent

The Guardian - UK

24 Cases When People Were Shocked That Someone Didn’t Know These Basic Facts

People are sharing facts they thought everyone knew, but that turned out to be false.

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I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis …

I spent far too many years lonely and angry, thanks to schoolmates who called me ‘weird’ and bosses who dismissed me as ‘hysterical’. But was it my sexuality that put their backs up – or the autism I am still coming to terms with?

The Guardian - UK

7 Dogs That Are Great Companions For Autistic Children

Finding the right support system for a child with autism can make all the difference—and sometimes, that support has four legs, a wagging tail, and an unconditional heart. Certain dog breeds naturally provide the calm, loyalty, and patience that many autistic children need in a companion. These dogs don’t just…

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MIL Shocked Her Son Actually Kicks Her Out After Unhinged Comments Over Wife’s Pregnancy

How could someone's own mother be so cruel?

Bored Panda

Influencer Urges Parents to Give Kids Bleach to Treat Autism Despite Reports of Vomiting, Suffering Seizures: Report

A social media influencer is under fire for promoting chlorine dioxide as a so-called "autism cure," despite alarming reports of serious harm to children.

Latin Times

'I've never been so proud': Sam Thompson’s sister Louise on his autism diagnosis and 260-mile charity challenge

EXCLUSIVE: The former Made In Chelsea star said she thinks it’s ‘really cool‘ that he’s able to be open about who he really is and to use his platform to help others

Evening Standard

Sam Thompson: Autism diagnosis was ‘a weight off my shoulders’ but ‘it hasn’t changed anything’

Exclusive: Sam Thompson opens up about his decision to seek a late autism diagnosis and what it means for him going forward

Evening Standard

AP PHOTOS: A mother's journey with autism: Eileen Lamb's life with her 3 children

As the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stark comments about children with autism have splintered a community of millions of people who are living with the disorder.

The Independent UK

Children left seriously ill after parents follow influencer’s advice to ‘cure’ autism with bleach

Kerri Rivera claims her chemical ‘protocol’ rids children of parasites — but experts warn it poses serious health risks

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

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Prevent ‘could be breaching UK equality laws’ over treatment of autistic people

Charity ‘deeply concerned’ about neurodivergent people, who it says are being over-reported to the deradicalisation scheme

The Conversation

Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here’s what they want you to know

If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind of support you need. It can leave you exhausted and wondering if things will ever improve.

Reason

RFK Jr. Denigrates Privately Funded Medical Research

The Trump administration has cut billions in federal funding for medical research, as Kennedy singles out private funders for criticism.

The Conversation

Uninformed comments on autism are resonant of dangerous ideas about eugenics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary in the United States, held a recent news conference and made uninformed comments on autism. His remarks created an uproar, especially among people with autism and other disabilities.

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The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Flora Vesterberg reveals autism diagnosis at 30

Vesterberg, 30, said she hoped to raise autism awareness for undiagnosed women

The Independent UK

Sam Thompson reveals he has been diagnosed with autism aged 32

News comes after Thompson was diagnosed with ADHD in 2023

Evening Standard

Sam Thompson reveals eye-opening diagnosis at 32 after feeling like 'something didn't add up'

The reality star was previously diagnosed with ADHD and called it a ‘blessing’ and a ‘superpower’

The Independent UK

RFK Jr is already walking back his pledge to find the cause of autism by September

Last month, the Secretary vowed to uncover ‘what has caused the autism epidemic’ by September

We Got This Covered

‘Artificially induced’: Trump goes full autism conspiracy theorist as RFK Jr. backtracks on timeline to ‘solve’ it

Their last brain cell has already filed for resignation.

Latin Times

Trump Boosts Autism Conspiracies After Insisting Rise of Disorder Must Be 'Artificially Induced': 'Has to Be Something on the Outside'

Trump stated that a rise in autism rates "has to be" caused by artificial or external factors while speaking to the White House MAHA commission on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Sara Eydmann: Why wouldn't I go for the North Coast 500 world record?

Next month, Sara Eydmann will attempt to set a new world record for running the North Coast 500. During the course of her life, she had to overcome…

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