Autism
TV Shows With Autism Focus Snag Emmy Nominations
An actress with autism and a reality show about individuals on the spectrum who are looking for love are both in the running for Emmy Awards.
How Autism Response Training Helped Save A Missing Toddler
When a frantic mother called 911 to report that her 3-year-old son with autism was missing, the dispatcher immediately asked questions she had learned just weeks earlier during a specialized training.
Breathing In Wildfire Smoke Late In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk, Study Shows
Women breathing wildfire smoke late in pregnancy had a higher risk of having a child later diagnosed with autism, even when the smoke exposure lasted only a few days, researchers say.
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Parental Mental Health — Not Medication — Drives Autism Correlation, Study Finds
While parental depression is strongly linked to child neurodevelopmental disorders, taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to significantly increase a child's risk of autism.
RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek At Americans’ Medical Records For Clues On Autism And Vaccines
The nation's top health official is pursuing access to most Americans' medical records to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment studied and flatly rejects.
Tennis Players Open Their Courts — And Hearts — Through ACEing Autism
A national program uses tennis to help children and teenagers on the spectrum develop and benefit from social connections and fitness.
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Feds Announce ‘Largest Autism Fraud Bust In American History’
The U.S. Department of Justice said over $90 million was allegedly pilfered from Medicaid programs including those serving kids with autism and supporting community living for people with disabilities.
PBS Brings Back Series Focused On Character With Autism
A popular drama centering on a detective with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is set to return.
Autism Increases Odds Of Suicidal Crisis. 988 Is Changing To Better Serve This Group
Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for callers with autism, a population more likely to experience suicidal crisis.
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Airlines Increasingly Commit To Autism Training For Staff
Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum.
Flag At US Capitol Honors 22-Year-Old Who Died At Day Program
An American flag will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of a man with autism who died after falling from a third-floor window while attending a state-certified day habilitation program.
Autism Researcher Facing Charges Of Stealing Over $1 Million From CDC
An autism researcher accused of absconding with more than a $1 million in CDC grants and using the money for personal gain has been extradited after almost 14 years on the lam.