Autism
Troubled By RFK Jr.’s Overhaul Of Federal Autism Panel, Experts Launch Their Own
After U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remade a key federal autism panel, some of the nation's most influential researchers and advocates are creating a competing one.
New Ad Agency Staffed By Neurodiverse Talent
A team of neurodiverse individuals is launching what they're billing as a first-of-its-kind advertising agency.
Trump Surgeon General Pick Says ‘We Should Not Leave Any Stones Unturned’ On Autism
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top doctor said she's not ready to rule out anything — including vaccines — in determining what's behind rising autism rates.
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Private Equity Increasingly Taking Over Autism Therapy Centers
Private equity firms are rapidly acquiring autism therapy centers across the nation, raising questions about the impact on kids in need of services.
Kennedy’s Push To Find Cause Of Autism Divides Republicans In Congress
Some GOP lawmakers say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s interest in autism is counterproductive and could cause long-term mistrust in public health, but others say any attention is good attention.
Autism Study Of Drug Touted By Trump Administration Retracted
Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted.
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It’s The ‘Gold Standard’ In Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In?
States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targeting therapies that many families of people with autism say are essential.
Autism Just As Common In Girls And Boys, Study Finds
It's long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.
Her Son With Autism Was Kicked Off A Cruise. Now This Mom Is On A Mission To Better Awareness
Royal Caribbean, which advertises itself as "autism friendly," apologized after the family of an adult with autism says an incident was mishandled by officials who lacked understanding of his disability.
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RFK Jr. Overhauls Federal Autism Panel
Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on autism, but the new committee members and the way in which they were appointed are raising concerns.
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ To Highlight Character With Autism
An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism.
Major Review Refutes Claims Of Autism-Tylenol Link
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk that a child will have autism, intellectual disability or ADHD, according to a new study that contradicts warnings from U.S. officials.