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What is autism spectrum disorder?
Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.
Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report
A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A ...
RFK Jr. Says People with Autism 'Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold a Job, Go on a Date,' Sparking Fierce Backlash
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came under fire for his claims about autism in his first press conference as Trump's secretary of ...
Worcester schools pass autism acceptance resolution, highlight value of autistic students
The resolution adopted by the school committee aims at increasing community-wide education on autism and students who are on ...
Idaho murder trial judge to allow ‘bushy eyebrows’ testimony, but jury can’t hear about suspect’s autism unless he testifies
Bryan Kohberger’s legal team won’t be able to tell a jury in his upcoming death penalty trial about his autism diagnosis ...
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Signs and Characteristics of Autism in Adults
Adult autism diagnoses are increasing. Learn the signs and common characteristics of autism in adults and how to manage ...
Get the Facts: Autism rates increased to 1 in 31, this is where the CDC got its numbers
Autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released ...
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‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September
In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of ...
After diagnosis, RFK Jr. comments, local entrepreneur to host Happy Hour for Adults with Autism
We are inviting all hard working, tax-paying autistic adults to a happy hour to celebrate us,” said event sponsor Sheletta ...
How Much Should Environment's Impact on Autism Be Studied? Expert Weighs In
"Current HHS guidance as it pertains to autism reflects a major and concerning shift," Dr. Roma Vasa told Newsweek.