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Sia says she's on the autism spectrum. Here are some subtle signs of autism, which is often misdiagnosed in women and girls.
On "Rob Has a Podcast," Sia told Survivor's Carolyn Wiger she's "on the spectrum." Difficulty proce…
Anna Medaris
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My son's recent autism diagnosis was no surprise. He can name every US president and count to 120, all before the age of 4.
The author shares how her son can name every US president, count to 120, and read up to 15 words, a…
Laura Donovan
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My daughter turns everything into art. Her passion helped diagnose her autism.
The author says that her daughter started using art to express herself and that it was through this…
Summer Koester
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My son has autism spectrum disorder. As mask mandates go away, his diagnosis is being used against us.
The author says teachers used her son's autism-spectrum-disorder diagnosis as a reason to stop wear…
Wolf Terry
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Your mental illnesses may be a result of ancient cross-species fornication, a study has found
The story of human evolution is an intricate tapestry woven with a ton of interbreeding with other …
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14 things not to say to autistic people, according to advocates
Autism Awareness Month is a time to amplify autistic voices. Here are harmful or stereotypical thin…
Victoria Montalti
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Flu vaccines during pregnancy aren't linked to autism in children, according to a study of 70,000 kids
A study following nearly 70,000 kids found no increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in those w…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A three-year-old with autism wouldn't wear a face mask — so Southwest wouldn't let his family fly
A Texas family had to get off a Southwest Airlines flight when their young son refused to wear a fa…
David Slotnick
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A new superhero character with autism can build gadgets and has the power of thought projection
On "Hero Elementary," AJ Gadgets, who has autism, builds gadgets, but doesn't like loud noises, is …
Eleanor Goldberg Fox
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Before her incest charge, Chris Chan was trolled for years. Experts say her reported autism spectrum disorder made her an easy target for harassment.
After being charged with incest, Christine Chandler's lawyer said her engagement with online trolls…
Charlotte Colombo,Kieran Pres…
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Swine flu vaccination given to pregnant woman may not cause autism spectrum disorder in offspring, says study
Researchers have found that H1N1 "swine flu" vaccination given to pregnant women might be associate…
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5 helpful tips for explaining autism to kids and teens, according to autism-affirming experts
Does your kid have questions about autism? Experts suggest using conscious language and exploring a…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Barbara K…
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8 often-overlooked signs of autism that are most common in women, according to specialists
Since diagnostic criteria for autism was established based on men, autism can be especially difficu…
Kelly Burch,Christopher Hanks
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A woman with autism was misdiagnosed for years — here are 3 subtle signs she now realizes went unnoticed
Samantha Antekeier said that being an extroverted, social person prevented her from seeing herself …
Jake Johnson
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The often-overlooked signs of autism in adults — from social anxiety to ritualized behavior
Autism in women tends to be underdiagnosed or mislabeled since the condition presents slightly diff…
Carla Delgado,Christopher Han…
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The director of 'Come Play' centers a boy with autism in his new horror film, but says it's not a movie 'about' the disorder
"It's not a movie about him having autism. That's just one of the many facets of who he is and what…
Libby Torres
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A Colombian judge used ChatGPT to help rule on a case about the medical rights of a child with autism, reports say
A judge used ChatGPT in a court case in Cartagena about whether a child with autism was exempt from…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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'Bachelor' alum Demi Burnett says she learned she has autism after taking a psychological evaluation
Burnett, 27, appeared on Colton Underwood's season of "The Bachelor" in 2019 and made history with …
Andrea Michelson
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New clues hint that young boys who get serious viral infections might be more likely to develop autism
Among boys genetically predisposed to autism, a severe childhood infection could make that diagnosi…
Aria Bendix
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…