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How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities Autism rates are rising in the US, with 1 in 31 children diagnosed by age 8, up from 1 in 36 in 2023, according to the CDC. The diagnostic definition of autism spectrum disorder has expanded over time to include […]
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Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health
Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health Approximately 6% of American adults (15.4 million) live with significant mental health conditions, making community inclusion a major challenge for them. Community inclusion refers to everyone’s right to […]
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RFK Jr. said many autistic people will never write a poem − even though there’s a rich history of neurodivergent poets and writers
RFK Jr. said many autistic people will never write a poem − even though there’s a rich history of neurodivergent poets and writers Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments on autism as an “epidemic” and his characterization of autistic people are widely criticized by researchers, advocacy groups, and autistic individuals. The idea that many autistic people […]
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