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Trump may discourage child vaccination

Trump has falsely suggested that vaccines lead to autism and has said that he will seek counsel from RFK Jr.

Salon

From ‘Aspie supremacy’ to vaccines: The toxic autism politics of Trump’s second administration

ANALYSIS: From Elon Musk to RFK, the right has developed an obsession with pushing two seemingly contradictory — but equally damaging — theories on autism, writes Eric Garcia. And this obsession is bleeding into everything from Trump cabinet picks to policy

The Independent UK

Trump Floats Getting Rid of 'Some' Vaccinations: 'If I Think It's Dangerous'

President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of getting rid of "some" vaccinations if he believes they are "dangerous."

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'We don’t stock that sort of book’: Woman who self-published story for autistic son inspires TV show

EXCLUSIVE The Jodie Whittaker animated series returns for a Christmas special along with a charity single performed by singer Paloma Faith

Evening Standard

Voices: Boris Johnson says he is ‘spectrum-y’ sometimes. As an autistic man, I’m disgusted

Johnson is just the latest male member of the elite to try to use autism as an excuse for his actions

The Independent UK

Elianne Andam, 15, fatally stabbed by teenager over teddy bear, court told

Hassan Sentamu admitted manslaughter but denied Elianne’s murder on the basis that he has autism.

Evening Standard

'Somebody Has To Find Out': Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Reexamine Disproved Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism

President-elect Donald Trump also stated that he is "open to anything," hinting at the possibility of eliminating vaccines to address the rising autism cases in the United States over recent decades.

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‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’

When he was diagnosed as having autism at the age of 40, author Tim Clare saw a link to his lifelong love of board games. Here, he explains the power of the game for those who struggle to understand the rules of life

The Guardian - UK

‘I didn’t put my autism diagnosis on applications’: How neurodivergent people are tackling job discrimination

Luke Gawthorn is one of the approximately three million people in the UK with autism, ADHD or dyslexia who say they have been discriminated against by a hiring manager because of their condition

The Independent UK

‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley

The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her

The Guardian - UK

The Good Doctor’s version of autism masks the reality of badly failed children

Tales of ‘too much’ progress don’t stand up when severe cases are still being treated with a Victorian harshness, as recent disturbing footage shows

The Guardian - UK

Nick Cannon says ‘I need help’ as he reveals personality disorder diagnosis

‘The Masked Singer’ host says he’s using his narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis to be ‘an example for others’

The Independent UK

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

The Independent UK

Mother of girl, 17, who died in M5 collision while under arrest pays tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Tamzin Ellen Hall was diagonosed with autism spectrum disorder, her mother said

The Independent UK

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Helping Your Autistic Child Navigate Everyday Activities: A Practical Parent’s Guide

Child rearing for an autistic child comes with its advantages and disadvantages as relates to activities surrounded by children. This guide provides easy steps to help your autistic child with their daily tasks and activities to help you both enjoy the processes.

The Independent UK

A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host

The Independent UK

Autistic man still locked up for murder under joint enterprise laws 10 years after friend stabbed stranger

Despite Alex Henry running from the scene and being diagnosed with autism, he remains behind bars

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Parent Seeks Advice After Calling Out Daughter In Front Of Her Friends That She Doesn’t Have Autism

Concerned parent vents online after their 15-year-old self-diagnoses herself with autism just like her new friends. The post Parent Seeks Advice After Calling Out Daughter In Front Of Her Friends That She Doesn’t Have Autism first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Brother Dominates Every Family Gathering With His ‘Fun Facts’, Gets Excluded From Wedding

This couple decided to exclude the groom’s brother from their wedding. However, his parents insisted that they reconsider. The post Brother Dominates Every Family Gathering With His ‘Fun Facts’, Gets Excluded From Wedding first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mom Ends Up Screaming After Kid’s Revenge: “Must Have Developmental Disabilities”

Your family is supposed to be a source of support. The post Mom Ends Up Screaming After Kid’s Revenge: “Must Have Developmental Disabilities” first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

Ex-CDC acting director calls RFK Jr’s false vaccine theories ‘cruel’

Richard Besser criticizes Trump’s health secretary pick, and says falsely linking vaccines to autism is a ‘cruel thing to do’

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Tallulah Willis believed she was 'lazy' before autism diagnosis

Tallulah Willis believed she was "less than" and “lazy” before being diagnosed as autistic.

International Business Times

Vaccine Maker Stocks Fall After RFK Jr. Nominated To Lead Health Agency

Kennedy is a longtime vaccine skeptic and has falsely claimed they cause autism.

The Conversation

Is it OK to use the term ‘neurospicy’ when talking about autism and other neurodivergences?

Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and concepts like neurodiversity.

The Independent UK

Premature babies not having ‘essential’ checks at ages two and four – study

According to the Lords’ Preterm Birth Committee, children who are born prematurely have a higher risk of life-long conditions such as autism.

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