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Researchers reveal how fatty acids in umbilical cord blood cause autism spectrum disorder

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 31, 2024

Researchers unleash how fatty acids in umbilical cord blood cause autism spectrum disorder

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 31, 2024

‘People would clap, and I’d feel repulsed’: Josh Thomas on quitting standup – and what brought him back

The Australian comic started standup at 17, but a fear of ‘schlepping around’ for 60 years led him to retire. Now, eight years later, he has rediscovered his mojo – and is back with a set musing on his recent autism diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet review – a new language for neurodiversity

A celebration of the gifts and talents of autistic people refutes the idea that autism and empathy cannot coexist

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms “AuDHD” or sometimes “AutiADHD” are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or have seen as clinicians.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2024

Do gut microbes have a role in autism itself?

Autistic people are more prone to certain gut problems – and a disrupted microbiome could be part of the reason

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

Autism could be diagnosed with stool sample, scientists say

Researchers found differences in the gut microbes of autistic people, raising hopes for faster diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

Study links autism in children with altered gut bacteria

Experts say a new way of diagnosing the condition could help address the ‘massive backlog’ in people waiting to be seen

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence

In recent years, incidents of violence by ‘involuntary celibates’ (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored the connections of incel violence to threats of extremism.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024

“Am I A [Jerk] For Sending My Daughter To Her Room Because She Farted At Our Family Dinner?”

Mom loses her patience after her 14-year-old autistic daughter keeps passing gas at family dinner, thinking it’s funny. The post “Am I A [Jerk] For Sending My Daughter To Her Room Because She Farted At Our Family Dinner?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 1, 2024