WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, says any of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees seeking Senate confirmation should “steer clear” of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine. “Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed — they’re dangerous,” McConnell said in a statement Friday. “Anyone … Read more
Mental health content on TikTok has been popular as long as the app has been around. However, the surge in both accurate information and misinformation regarding mental illnesses and neurodivergence has resulted in millions of Brits choosing to self-diagnose over seeking professional assistance. Relying On Influencers For A Diagnosis Due to long waiting lists for … Read more
 "What is ‘shaken baby’ syndrome over which a US man could be executed? – Firstpost")
A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the United States for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday (October 17) for the 2002 killing of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The 57-year-old has long proclaimed … Read more
While playing through the first few hours of Star Wars Outlaws, I found myself once again presented with an all-too-familiar trope. ND-5, the game’s primary droid crewmate to Kay Vess, appeared to be yet another autism-coded droid that is typically played for laughs or treated as “other” by the main cast. He is introduced as … Read more
Over the next five years, the plan aims to further strengthen services to promote healthy growth and all-round development of children with autism, the notice said. “We will strengthen overall planning, coordination and linkage, and resource integration,” it said. About one in 100 children has one or more of the diverse group of conditions that … Read more
The wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the need to adopt alternative communication methods that suit the needs of different children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mrs Sanwo-Olu, a medical practitioner, suggested adding local content, including visuals and sounds as part of communication strategies based on the unique strengths … Read more
Solape Azazi, a mother and founder of Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative has narrated how she transitioned from a full-time career in human resources (HR) to behaviour analysis (BA) for the sake of her child with special needs. Mrs Azazi, a mother of two boys, said her first son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder … Read more
NEW DELHI: Unusually higher levels of grey matter in foetuses during the first trimester of pregnancy could signal severe autism, marked by lifelong difficulties in social and cognitive skills and possibly not being able to speak, according to a new study. Researchers said that the biological basis differentiating mild and severe (or profound) autism in … Read more
A decade later, Thibault has built her New York-based travel agency, Magical Storybook Travels, into a thriving business that caters specifically to neurodivergent families. When Nicole Thibault’s family visited Walt Disney World in 2013, their two-year-old son (bottom) started becoming distressed. Photo: Facebook / Nicole Thibault In pre-travel counselling sessions for her clients, she studies … Read more
The Uplift: So much to give – CBS News Watch CBS News A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
