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Four Distinct Autism Subtypes Discovered, Poised to Increase Diagnoses Significantly
Princeton and Simons Foundation research identified four autism subtypes with distinct genetic 'fingerprints', potentially leading to a significant increase in diagnoses, especially among girls and those with subtle symptoms, due to improved screening and earlier detection.
Four Distinct Autism Subtypes Discovered, Poised to Increase Diagnoses Significantly
Princeton and Simons Foundation research identified four autism subtypes with distinct genetic 'fingerprints', potentially leading to a significant increase in diagnoses, especially among girls and those with subtle symptoms, due to improved screening and earlier detection.
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44% Bias Score
Caregiving Burden: Women Face Significant Career Setbacks
A new study reveals that women caregivers face significant career setbacks, with 33% reducing work hours, 29% forgoing promotions, and 16% quitting their jobs, highlighting the urgent need for workplace support and systemic change.
Caregiving Burden: Women Face Significant Career Setbacks
A new study reveals that women caregivers face significant career setbacks, with 33% reducing work hours, 29% forgoing promotions, and 16% quitting their jobs, highlighting the urgent need for workplace support and systemic change.
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56% Bias Score
ADA Compliance, Neurodiversity, and the Future of Inclusive Workplaces
This article discusses the continued importance of ADA compliance in the workplace despite political shifts, highlighting the challenges faced by neurodivergent employees and innovative solutions like Jonathan's Landing Foundation and Techtonic, which provide housing and employment opportunities for...
ADA Compliance, Neurodiversity, and the Future of Inclusive Workplaces
This article discusses the continued importance of ADA compliance in the workplace despite political shifts, highlighting the challenges faced by neurodivergent employees and innovative solutions like Jonathan's Landing Foundation and Techtonic, which provide housing and employment opportunities for...
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12% Bias Score
Autistic Teenager Wins Film Award
Edward Ryan, a 14-year-old autistic teenager from Sanquhar, Scotland, won the audience award at the Into Film awards in London for his stop-motion film, "More Than One Way To Go Home," which tells the story of a young autistic girl finding her way home alone.
Autistic Teenager Wins Film Award
Edward Ryan, a 14-year-old autistic teenager from Sanquhar, Scotland, won the audience award at the Into Film awards in London for his stop-motion film, "More Than One Way To Go Home," which tells the story of a young autistic girl finding her way home alone.
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20% Bias Score
Autistic Powerlifter Sets British Junior Record
19-year-old autistic powerlifter Ella Brincat-Smith, from Newark, Nottinghamshire, set a new British junior record by bench pressing 132.5kg (292lbs), overcoming her initial fear of new places and finding a supportive community within the sport.
Autistic Powerlifter Sets British Junior Record
19-year-old autistic powerlifter Ella Brincat-Smith, from Newark, Nottinghamshire, set a new British junior record by bench pressing 132.5kg (292lbs), overcoming her initial fear of new places and finding a supportive community within the sport.
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20% Bias Score
Police training recommended after autistic woman's shop removal
Following a Police Ombudsman investigation into an incident where a 19-year-old nonverbal autistic woman was removed from a Lisburn shop by four police officers, it was recommended that officers receive enhanced training on interacting with autistic people; the family said the incident left their da...
Police training recommended after autistic woman's shop removal
Following a Police Ombudsman investigation into an incident where a 19-year-old nonverbal autistic woman was removed from a Lisburn shop by four police officers, it was recommended that officers receive enhanced training on interacting with autistic people; the family said the incident left their da...
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40% Bias Score
Four Distinct Autism Subtypes Discovered, Unlocking Targeted Treatments
A Princeton University and Simons Foundation study identified four distinct autism subtypes based on behavior and genetics, impacting diagnosis and treatment; genetic mutations before or after birth affect subtypes, potentially leading to targeted therapies.
Four Distinct Autism Subtypes Discovered, Unlocking Targeted Treatments
A Princeton University and Simons Foundation study identified four distinct autism subtypes based on behavior and genetics, impacting diagnosis and treatment; genetic mutations before or after birth affect subtypes, potentially leading to targeted therapies.
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36% Bias Score
Autistic Teenager Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Charges
Sean Stephenson, an 18-year-old autistic British teen, was arrested in Japan on June 21st for allegedly smuggling over a kilogram of methamphetamine; his family claims he was coerced by a British gang and that UK law enforcement agencies failed to provide adequate support.
Autistic Teenager Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Charges
Sean Stephenson, an 18-year-old autistic British teen, was arrested in Japan on June 21st for allegedly smuggling over a kilogram of methamphetamine; his family claims he was coerced by a British gang and that UK law enforcement agencies failed to provide adequate support.
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52% Bias Score
Neurodiversity Boosts Workplace Problem-Solving
A study shows that 19% of Americans identify as neurodivergent; neurodiverse teams outperform others in creativity, accuracy, and pattern recognition; companies like SAP have seen productivity increases after implementing neurodiversity programs.
Neurodiversity Boosts Workplace Problem-Solving
A study shows that 19% of Americans identify as neurodivergent; neurodiverse teams outperform others in creativity, accuracy, and pattern recognition; companies like SAP have seen productivity increases after implementing neurodiversity programs.
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24% Bias Score
Cassava Flour Products Contaminated with Dangerous Levels of Lead
Consumer Reports found dangerously high lead levels in 27 popular cassava-based food products, prompting recalls and health warnings due to links between lead exposure and autism, cancer, and other health issues.
Cassava Flour Products Contaminated with Dangerous Levels of Lead
Consumer Reports found dangerously high lead levels in 27 popular cassava-based food products, prompting recalls and health warnings due to links between lead exposure and autism, cancer, and other health issues.
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56% Bias Score
Sustained Brain Signal Influences Emotional Responses
Stanford researchers discovered a sustained brain signal following emotional experiences, impacting subsequent responses and potentially explaining emotional dysregulation in conditions like autism and schizophrenia; they used air puffs to induce mild aversion in mice and humans, observing this sign...
Sustained Brain Signal Influences Emotional Responses
Stanford researchers discovered a sustained brain signal following emotional experiences, impacting subsequent responses and potentially explaining emotional dysregulation in conditions like autism and schizophrenia; they used air puffs to induce mild aversion in mice and humans, observing this sign...
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Mother Highlights Challenges of Raising Child with ASD Amidst Inflexible Work Schedule
A Spanish mother recounts the struggles of raising a 7-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whose refusal to dress stems from her demanding work schedule, highlighting the lack of work-life balance and societal support for families with children with disabilities in Spain.
Spanish Mother Highlights Challenges of Raising Child with ASD Amidst Inflexible Work Schedule
A Spanish mother recounts the struggles of raising a 7-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whose refusal to dress stems from her demanding work schedule, highlighting the lack of work-life balance and societal support for families with children with disabilities in Spain.
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44% Bias Score
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