AutismAwareness
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 […]
🏥 Health
How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child
How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s rhetoric on health and disease has raised concerns among disability and chronic illness communities, particularly those with autism. The MAHA Commission’s report on children’s health emphasizes […]
🏛️ Politics
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 […]
📰 News
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Certain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life Researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have found that certain behaviors in infants as young as 9 months old may signal an increased risk of autism. The study, led by Erin Andres and Stephen Sheinkopf, used parent-reported […]
🏥 Health
Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews
Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle to get hired due to first impressions that are shaped by superficial cues, such as appearance or social behaviors. Research shows that job seekers with […]
🔬 Science
Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school
Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school More Americans are homeschooling their kids. Chris Hondros/Newsmakers via Getty Images Homeschooling has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. But researchers are still exploring why parents choose to homeschool their children. While the decision to homeschool is often associated with religion, […]
📚 Education