Autism Update: Why 1 in 31 Children Are Now Being Identified—and What It Means for Families Image Source: Pexels Kids Ain't Cheap · Apr 15
California Parents: Autism Identification Rates Vary by Region—What Families Are Seeing in 2026 Image Source: Pexels Kids Ain't Cheap · Apr 14
Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear Research published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses in Australia. The Conversation · Apr 14
Amy Trahey on Rethinking Autism Within the Family and the Power of Understanding What Society Often Misreads The month of April marks Autism Awareness Month, a time to recognize the spectrum. Yet, Amy Trahey, founder of Great Lakes Engineering Group, insists that awareness remains incomplete without understanding. Medical Daily · Apr 14
Grado's new luxury headphones are literally one-of-a-kind – and they could be all yours An unique pair of Grado Signature S550 over-ears will be auctioned for charity – to raise funds for autism charity Eden II T3 · Apr 14
Southport Attack Report: Autism, Poor Information Sharing and Irresponsible Parents Blamed for Preventable Murders Explore the Southport attack inquiry: autism misconceptions, poor information sharing, and parental neglect led to preventable tragedies. International Business Times UK · Apr 14
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds Trump has pushed unfounded claims of Tylenol use in pregnancy being tied to ‘a very increased risk of autism’ The Guardian - US · Apr 13
No joined-up approach, role of autism diagnosis and parental failings: key points from Southport inquiry Report finds dozens of warning signs about Axel Rudakubana were missed and identifies five main failures The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Does the Automatic Registration for the Military Draft Apply to Kids With Autism? Image Source: Pexels Kids Ain't Cheap · Apr 13
What neurodivergent people really think about the words used to describe them Labels like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are not new. But the way we understand them is changing. The Conversation · Apr 13
I Spoke With The Pitt's Tal Anderson About How Autism Is Represented On The Show And How 'The Fight For Autonomy Has Been Going On Forever' We talked about Becca, Mel and more! Cinemablend · Apr 11
How ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD Testing Can Bring Clarity, Validation, and the Right Support For plenty of folks, the toughest hurdle isn't actually navigating ADHD, autism, or AuDHD traits. It's surviving for decades without a solid reason why everyday life feels exponentially heavier. This is exactly why getting tested is a game-changer. International Business Times · Apr 10
33 Funny Memes That Would Be Perfect As Part Of Your Relaxing Evening The internet would be a sad place if humor were banned. Life is so much more enjoyable when you laugh, lots and loudly. And it’s delightful when you come across comedy that’s a bit different from what you’re used to. There's this one popular Facebook group whose members post a… Bored Panda · Apr 10
Screen Time Isn’t Causing Autism — But It Can Cause Autism-Like Delays Image Source: Pexels Kids Ain't Cheap · Apr 6
The Conversation · Apr 6 Can medicinal cannabis help kids’ autism, ADHD or Tourette’s? Here’s what we know so far In the past ten years or so there has been a lot of interest to see if medicinal cannabis can help children with emotional and behavioural problems – the ones associated with conditions such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and Tourette syndrome.
Kids Ain't Cheap · Apr 3 Could It Be Something Else? 5 Medical Conditions That Mimic Autism Image Source: Pexels
International Business Times · Apr 2 From Awareness To Action: Abu Dhabi's Evolving Model For Autism Inclusion Over the past decade, the emirate has been steadily building an ecosystem that moves beyond awareness towards practical solutions — combining research, professional training and inclusive environments that support families in their daily lives.
Bored Panda · Apr 2 79 Spot-On Memes For Autistic People Who Are Tired Of Feeling Misunderstood Around 1% of the world’s population is estimated to be autistic, while roughly 15% to 20% is thought to be neurodivergent. With billions of people on the planet, that adds up to a significant community. Yet because neurodivergent folks remain in the minority, they are often misunderstood by their neurotypical…
The Conversation · Apr 1 Learning from autistic teachers could change schools for the better As a researcher in autism and education and a former secondary school teacher, it took me a while to realise that autistic school staff were rarely included in conversations about inclusion and diversity in schools.
The Times of India · Mar 28 Clavicular controversy takes new turn as autism revelation emerges Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular's involvement in a fight is being re-examined after TMZ reported sources claim he is on the autism spectrum. These sources suggest his behavior was misunderstood, denying he instigated the altercation between two women. This new information contrasts with earlier police reports, complicating the narrative and raising questions…
We Got This Covered · Mar 26 Utah woman punished after forcing son’s alleged bully to apologize, could face up to 15 years in prison Her young son is on the autism spectrum.
The Guardian - US · Mar 22 Trump and RFK Jr touted leucovorin as a treatment for autism. The FDA quietly walked it back Outpatient prescriptions for the drug increased 71% after news, but FDA later approved it only for folate deficiency
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 Canadian mother and daughter ‘traumatized’ by ICE detainment, husband says Tania Warner and Ayla, her seven-year-old with autism, sent to notorious Texas detention center and told to ‘self-deport’
The Guardian - US · Mar 19 Independent autism committee that challenges RFK Jr’s overhaul draws criticism Kennedy’s appointees promoted ‘treatments’ like bleach enemas, but new committee has only one autistic member
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Probe Reveals Autism Clinics Billed £600 Per Hour For Therapy That Could Be Delivered By High-School Graduates An Indiana autism therapy provider exploited a Medicaid billing loophole, generating millions in taxpayer-funded revenue. A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals the extent of the issue.