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UK Study Reveals Widespread Undiagnosed Autism in Older Adults
A UK review found that 90% of autistic people over 50 are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to poorer health, employment difficulties, and shorter life expectancy; researchers call for better support and diagnosis services.
UK Study Reveals Widespread Undiagnosed Autism in Older Adults
A UK review found that 90% of autistic people over 50 are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to poorer health, employment difficulties, and shorter life expectancy; researchers call for better support and diagnosis services.
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24% Bias Score
Autistic Doctors: Redefining Excellence in Medicine
Dr. Stacy Greeter, an autistic psychiatrist, highlights the unique strengths of autistic doctors: superior pattern recognition leading to diagnostic precision, a more egalitarian doctor-patient relationship, and deep compassion rooted in lived experience, all contributing to improved patient care.
Autistic Doctors: Redefining Excellence in Medicine
Dr. Stacy Greeter, an autistic psychiatrist, highlights the unique strengths of autistic doctors: superior pattern recognition leading to diagnostic precision, a more egalitarian doctor-patient relationship, and deep compassion rooted in lived experience, all contributing to improved patient care.
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40% Bias Score
RTN Hyperactivity Drives Autism-Like Behaviors in Mice, Reversible by Epilepsy Drug
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered that hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus (RTN) of mice lacking the Cntnap2 gene drives autism-like behaviors, reversible by Z944, an experimental epilepsy drug, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential treatment.
RTN Hyperactivity Drives Autism-Like Behaviors in Mice, Reversible by Epilepsy Drug
Stanford Medicine researchers discovered that hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus (RTN) of mice lacking the Cntnap2 gene drives autism-like behaviors, reversible by Z944, an experimental epilepsy drug, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential treatment.
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12% Bias Score
Coldplay's Chris Martin Invites Autistic Fan On Stage
During a Coldplay concert at Wembley Stadium, Chris Martin invited 18-year-old autistic fan AJ Murphy from Liverpool on stage after seeing his sign, "I am autistic. Please pick me." Murphy joined Martin to play piano and sing Trouble, creating a heartwarming moment for the fan and his family.
Coldplay's Chris Martin Invites Autistic Fan On Stage
During a Coldplay concert at Wembley Stadium, Chris Martin invited 18-year-old autistic fan AJ Murphy from Liverpool on stage after seeing his sign, "I am autistic. Please pick me." Murphy joined Martin to play piano and sing Trouble, creating a heartwarming moment for the fan and his family.
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24% Bias Score
Rising Autism Rates Expose Systemic Gaps in US Support Systems
The CDC reports rising autism rates in the US, with significant disparities in access to services based on geography and socioeconomic status; this leads to long wait times, limited therapy options, and inadequate support for families and adults with autism, while innovative community-based solution...
Rising Autism Rates Expose Systemic Gaps in US Support Systems
The CDC reports rising autism rates in the US, with significant disparities in access to services based on geography and socioeconomic status; this leads to long wait times, limited therapy options, and inadequate support for families and adults with autism, while innovative community-based solution...
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16% Bias Score
UK Companies Mislead Parents with Unproven Tooth Stem Cell Treatments
Three UK companies are misleading parents by marketing tooth stem cell banking as a treatment for diabetes and autism, costing approximately £1,900, despite expert claims of a lack of supporting evidence, raising ethical concerns.
UK Companies Mislead Parents with Unproven Tooth Stem Cell Treatments
Three UK companies are misleading parents by marketing tooth stem cell banking as a treatment for diabetes and autism, costing approximately £1,900, despite expert claims of a lack of supporting evidence, raising ethical concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Scotland's Special Education Crisis: Hundreds of Children Lack School Places
Four-year-old Niamh, diagnosed as autistic and non-verbal, is among hundreds of Scottish children with additional support needs unable to access a special school place, prompting a tribunal appeal and highlighting a wider crisis in special education provision.
Scotland's Special Education Crisis: Hundreds of Children Lack School Places
Four-year-old Niamh, diagnosed as autistic and non-verbal, is among hundreds of Scottish children with additional support needs unable to access a special school place, prompting a tribunal appeal and highlighting a wider crisis in special education provision.
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48% Bias Score
Specialized Autism Class Helps NSW Student Thrive Amidst NDIS Reform Concerns
Five-year-old Shannon Fitzpatrick, diagnosed with level 2 autism, thrives in a specialized NSW public school class; the state government recently invested $100 million to improve accessibility for students with disabilities, but concerns exist regarding future NDIS changes.
Specialized Autism Class Helps NSW Student Thrive Amidst NDIS Reform Concerns
Five-year-old Shannon Fitzpatrick, diagnosed with level 2 autism, thrives in a specialized NSW public school class; the state government recently invested $100 million to improve accessibility for students with disabilities, but concerns exist regarding future NDIS changes.
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32% Bias Score
Thriving Kids Initiative to Improve Early Intervention Access in Australia
Australia's Thriving Kids initiative seeks to improve early intervention access for children with developmental delays by delivering services in familiar settings like preschools, offering group-based therapies and digital support, aiming to address current system inequities and reduce the burden on...
Thriving Kids Initiative to Improve Early Intervention Access in Australia
Australia's Thriving Kids initiative seeks to improve early intervention access for children with developmental delays by delivering services in familiar settings like preschools, offering group-based therapies and digital support, aiming to address current system inequities and reduce the burden on...
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52% Bias Score
NDIS Reform: Potential Cost Increase for Families as Children Transition to Medicare
The Australian government will shift children with mild to moderate developmental delays and autism from the NDIS to the Thriving Kids scheme by mid-2027, potentially increasing families' medical costs due to limited Medicare rebates for therapies, despite assurances no child will be left without su...
NDIS Reform: Potential Cost Increase for Families as Children Transition to Medicare
The Australian government will shift children with mild to moderate developmental delays and autism from the NDIS to the Thriving Kids scheme by mid-2027, potentially increasing families' medical costs due to limited Medicare rebates for therapies, despite assurances no child will be left without su...
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52% Bias Score
Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation
The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.
Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation
The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.
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52% Bias Score
Australia's NDIS Autism Support Shift Sparks Parental Concerns
The Australian government plans to move autistic children with mild to moderate conditions from the NDIS to the Thriving Kids program, causing concern among parents and advocacy groups over support access and clarity around eligibility criteria.
Australia's NDIS Autism Support Shift Sparks Parental Concerns
The Australian government plans to move autistic children with mild to moderate conditions from the NDIS to the Thriving Kids program, causing concern among parents and advocacy groups over support access and clarity around eligibility criteria.
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60% Bias Score
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