Autism
$50 Million Pledged To Establish Autism Institute
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and his family have donated $50 million to accelerate autism research by creating a dedicated center to study its causes and treatment options across the lifespan.
PBS Series To Center On Autism
A new drama focusing on a character with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is coming to television.
‘Landmark’ Study Shows Possible Path To Treat, Prevent Autism
A study has discovered a new molecular path that leads to autism, potentially opening the way for more intervention in the future.
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NIH Autism Research Funding Down 26% Under Trump, Analysis Shows
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to get to the bottom of surging autism rates, but a new analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut funding for such research by double digits.
For Many Families Of Kids With Autism, Wandering Is A Constant Worry
Children with autism are much more likely than others to elope. As summer approaches, there are steps that parents and friends can take to help minimize the risks.
Netflix Re-Ups Autism Dating Show
An Emmy-winning reality show chronicling the dating experiences of people with autism will be back for another season.
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In Response To RFK Jr.’s Research Plan, State Moves To Protect Autism Data
A state executive order will formally restrict the mass collection or sharing of autism-related data absent legal or medical necessity.
HHS To Scrutinize Medicare, Medicaid Data On Enrollees With Autism
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unveiling plans to give researchers access to data on enrollees with autism, though experts are doubtful that the effort will identify the condition's causes.
RFK Jr. Said His Agency Will Find The Cause Of Autism. These Researchers Have Actually Been Looking
Autism researchers are facing massive cuts to federal funding, misinformation about the condition they study and worrisome policy announcements.
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Trump Administration Shuts Out Advocates, Researchers In Probe Targeting Autism
As the Trump administration lays out ambitious plans to address autism, many longtime leaders and well-known experts in the field have been left out, stakeholders indicate.
Swim Schools Launch Program For Kids With Autism
Amid rising concern about drowning among children with autism, a new effort is underway to help kids with cognitive, physical and developmental needs across the country learn to be safe in the water.
Proposed Autism Registry Is Dangerous, Disability Rights Activists Say
The NIH is reportedly amassing private medical records from federal and commercial databases for a "disease registry" to track Americans with autism prompting concerns about patient privacy.