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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

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

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

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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.

International Business Times UK

The Rapid Rise of Pet Therapy in Urban Indian Cities and Its Growing Impact on Mental Health

Life in urban India has changed rapidly in the last decade. Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are growing fast, and with growth comes pressure. Long working hours, traffic, competition, and social isolation often leave people feeling stressed and emotionally tired. In this situation, pet therapy has emerged as…

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Jenny Din, 9, Found Dead in Florence Pond After Wandering Away Barefoot in a Mint Jacket and Pink Headphones

A nine-year-old autistic girl, Jenny Din, was found dead in a pond after a 25-hour search in Florence, Kentucky. The community-led search involved multiple agencies and volunteers.

International Business Times UK

Australian children are being arrested under laws to ‘disrupt’ extremism: ‘On balance this is a bad law’

Exclusive: Vulnerable children charged with possessing extremist material may not always understand they had committed a crime, court records show

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The Hidden Autism Pattern More Women Are Discovering in Their 40s

You have spent your entire life feeling like everyone else received an instruction manual. You might be highly successful, a devoted mother, or a top professional. Still, the social world feels like an exhausting performance. Perhaps you received diagnoses for anxiety, OCD, or burnout in the past. None of those…

Budget and the Bees

Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’

When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they weren’t alone

The Guardian - UK

FDA Officials Say Autism Claims for Drug Promoted by Donald Trump Lack Strong Evidence

FDA officials say there is no strong evidence that leucovorin helps most people with autism despite earlier claims promoted by Donald Trump.

International Business Times

What is leucovorin? FDA expands drug’s approved use but walks back autism claims

Unresolved questions about the drug haven’t stopped U.S. doctors from prescribing it

The Independent UK

FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug could help many people with autism

The FDA is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

The Independent UK

Autistic Advocate Alex LaMorie Shot By Police At 'Safe Haven' Housing Complex After Calling 911 For Help

Alex LaMorie, a 25-year-old autistic advocate, was shot and killed by Howard County Police at his new inclusive housing complex after calling 911 for help.

International Business Times

Learning You review – faith-stuffed autism road trip drama sets off to find father-son connection

This sappy and ill-conceived tale about an architect, his autistic son and a lifesize toy bear suffers from sanctimonious religious messaging and dreadful dialogue

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How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health

Letter: I spent my life pre-diagnosis suffering from depression and low self-esteem, writes Francesca Finch-Andrews

The Independent UK

Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition

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Is Autism Preventable in Some Cases? Why Some Scientists Are Asking the Question Now

For decades, the conversation around autism has been centered on acceptance and late-stage intervention after a diagnosis is made. However, a new wave of scientific inquiry is shifting the focus toward the earliest moments of development. Some researchers are beginning to ask if specific environmental and biological triggers can be…

International Business Times UK

Florida Boy With Autism Dies — 'Severe Trauma' Detailed by Police

A six-year-old boy with autism has died following severe injuries allegedly inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, leading to an investigation

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The Conversation

No, autistic people are not ‘mind blind’ – here’s why

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, healthcare professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are “mind blind”. The phrase suggests an inability to grasp what others think or feel. It is simple, memorable – and wrong.

The Independent UK

FDA takes down page warning of crank autism cures as RFK Jr. nominates people have promoted them

Robert F KennedyJr says his new appointees will help him ‘fight autism.’ But, Eric Garcia writes, many of them also contributed to his presidential campaign

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How Pets Help Children With Autism Thrive At Home ?

What Types of Pets Are Best for Children With Autism? Choosing the right pet for a child with autism involves careful consideration of the child’s sensory preferences, social comfort level, and family lifestyle. Though no pet is better than another, it’s important to be intentional about the type of animal.…

The Guardian - UK

‘Beyond worried’: the families waiting to hear how Send overhaul will change their lives

Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse

The Times of India

UAE launches pioneering gene therapy to treat autism and rare brain disorders in children

The UAE has launched two gene therapy projects targeting the root causes of autism and rare brain disorders, marking a significant shift from symptom management to biological repair. Collaborating with global experts, these initiatives aim to enhance treatment effectiveness and safety for children with conditions like BPAN, paving the way…

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Man Kicks Out Future SIL And Brother After He’s Done With Her Mocking His GF’s Eating Habits

Food is meant to bring people together and strengthen relationships. And yet, some judgmental, entitled individuals have such poor manners that they can’t help but spark drama at the dinner table or elsewhere. A man asked the internet whether he was wrong to kick out his brother and future sister-in-law…

The Independent UK

FDA removes page warning against fake autism ‘treatments’ like raw camel milk and chlorine dioxide

FDA page once warned people against using ‘miracle mineral supplement’ which contains chlorine dioxide – a dangerous chemical

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