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Former Minister's Art Reflects Late Autism Diagnosis, Underscoring Growing Need for Adult Support

Former Belfast minister Keith Drury, diagnosed with autism at 57, created an art collection, "We're All Mad Here," reflecting on his experience and neurodiversity; this follows a 400% rise in demand for adult autism support in Northern Ireland over four years.

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New Hair Analysis Test Aims to Speed Up Autism Diagnosis

LinusBio launched Clearstrand-ASD, a $2750 hair analysis test ruling out autism in 1-36 month olds with 92.5% accuracy in 44 states, addressing delays in diagnosis and enabling early intervention; however, it requires further research.

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Helping Autistic Children Understand the Gaza Hostage Release

The article discusses strategies for helping autistic children understand the recent hostage release in Gaza, including using social stories, validating their interest, and connecting the events to their daily experiences, focusing on reducing anxiety and sharing joy over the hostages' return.

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Hassan's Emotional Testimony Highlights Vaccine Debate at Kennedy Confirmation Hearing

During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for the Department of Health and Human Services, Senator Maggie Hassan emotionally recounted her son's cerebral palsy, directly challenging Republican senators who questioned vaccine science and highlighting the human cost of vaccine hesitancy. Thi...

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Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan Condemned as 'New Threat'

President Trump's plan to relocate 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt is condemned by the Guardian as a "new threat" and a potential war crime, impacting the fragile two-state solution and potentially emboldening Israeli hardliners.

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FDA Warns Against Unproven Autism Detox Treatments

The FDA warns against unproven "autism detox" products containing zeolite, citing health risks and a lack of scientific evidence; experts emphasize the need for evidence-based therapies instead.

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Andalusian Special Needs Education Funding Controversy

Andalusian parents are protesting insufficient resources for students with special needs, despite the government reporting increased staffing (13,600 professionals) and funding (€589 million) since 2018; a parliamentary working group is now addressing the issue.

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Flawed Vaccine-Autism Study Highlights Health Misinformation Challenge

A 2025 study published in an obscure journal claims a link between vaccines and autism in Florida Medicaid recipients, but experts cite severe methodological flaws, including a failure to account for confounding variables and the temporal order of events, undermining its conclusions.

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Kennedy's Vaccine Views Jeopardize Health Official Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for top health official is uncertain; key Republican Senator Bill Cassidy expressed concerns over Kennedy's vaccine skepticism, potentially jeopardizing confirmation despite support from other Republicans and opposition from Democrats. This highlights the political...

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£320 Fine for Term-Time Holiday: Autism, ADHD, and the Rise in School Absence Fines

A Leicestershire mother received a £320 fine for taking her autistic and ADHD son on a term-time holiday to Turkey due to his difficulty managing large holiday crowds; this highlights the conflict between family needs and strict school attendance policies amid a record rise in school holiday fines i...

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Misdiagnosis of Personality Disorder Leads to Mistreatment and Stigma

Jessica Matthews, a 21-year-old Welsh nursing student, received a borderline personality disorder diagnosis that led to mistreatment, stigma, and denial of life insurance; after years of battling the diagnosis, it was removed, and she now awaits an autism assessment.

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British Teenager Sentenced to 52 Years for Triple Murder at Children's Event

Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for murdering three young girls and injuring ten others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, England, last July; the attack prompted a government inquiry into systemic failures.

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