https://people.com/florida-school-bus-aide-79-charged-with-child-abuse-after-smacking-9-year-old-autistic-boy-11884189
A 79-year-old school bus aide in Florida was arrested and charged with child abuse after police alleged he purposely harmed a 9-year-old nonverbal autistic...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/06/speak-out-now-to-save-protection-advocacy-agencies/
Right now, Congress is working on a draft budget. This budget says how the U.S. government will spend money. The draft budget says the government will cut a...
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https://mashable.com/article/autistic-barbie-mattel-disability-representation
Jan 13, 2026 - Mattel has launched its first ever autistic Barbie, the latest addition to its diverse Barbie Fashionistas collection.
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https://inews.co.uk/culture/comedy/comedian-george-lewis-sons-autistic-diagnosis-process-inhumane-3965516
Oct 9, 2025 - After gigging to drunk audiences for years, the comedian finally found his niche – and his people – after going viral with deadpan sketches about the...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/mltss/
Many people with disabilities rely on long-term supports and services (LTSS)—like job coaches, transportation help, and in-home helpers—to live...
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https://www.booktopia.com.au/might-cry-later-kay-kerr/book/9781761568053.html
Dec 16, 2025 - Buy Might Cry Later, A hilarious, romantic, messy, autistic story by Kay Kerr from Booktopia. Get a discounted Paperback from Australia's leading online...
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https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/son-autistic-speech-delay-due-to-screens-4169436
Jan 17, 2026 - As the Government warns excessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ speech, one mother explains how she took action to get her two-year-old talking
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/through-my-eyes-empowering-my-son-to-negotiate-the-autism-cliff-enter-adult-life
Apr 25, 2022 - Kimberly Drake writes about what helping her son transition into adulthood entails, and reflects on the supports that may benefit neuroatypical youths.
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https://kerrysplace.org/
Jun 11, 2025 - Kerry's Place supports kids, youth & adults with autism throughout Ontario. Learn about events & services, and our commitment to enhancing the...
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11609407/barbie-autistic-doll-mattel/
Jan 12, 2026 - Mattel created the doll with guidance from the autistic community to 'represent common ways autistic people may experience, process and communicate about...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/what-is-happening-at-the-department-of-education/
On November 18, the Trump administration announced plans to proceed with its efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Check out our formal and plain...
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https://www.communications.gov.uk/blog/why-im-not-just-a-little-bit-autistic-the-wonders-of-neurodiversity/
Jun 3, 2021 - This blog aims to help you re-examine your attitude towards autism, neurodiversity and disability.
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/action-needed-protect-disability-employment-support/
The Department of Labor is trying to make a bad rule that would make it harder for disabled people to get help finding jobs. We have until July 31st to tell...
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https://www.them.us/story/trans-queer-autistic-stimming-joy
Sep 3, 2021 - These queer and trans autistic people discuss why stimming is crucial to their self-expression.
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https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/01/15/autistic-barbie/
Jan 15, 2026 - The latest Barbie from Mattel comes with accessories that an autistic person might use to communicate or help them to avoid sensory overload.
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2021/07/asan-denounces-court-ruling-on-electric-skin-shock/
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is heartbroken and outraged by today’s court decision striking down a regulation that would have banned the use of the...
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https://awnnetwork.org/awn-applauds-fda-action-to-ban-electric-shock-torture-of-disabled-people/
For over three decades, the Judge Rotenberg Center has subjected autistic and other disabled people to painful electric shock torture as a form of behavior...
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https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com/articles/design-autism/
UX guidelines for designing for autistic people, with do’s, don’ts and things to keep in mind.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/
We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning...
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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/aug-alt-comm
Emily Higgins-Walsh discusses the advantages of flexible and person-centred communication tools for autistic people.
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https://soundcloud.com/acrossthedesk/sets/the-autistic-rambler?si=6bf62136ada948f29500560c3c7b7ebf&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Listen to The Autistic Rambler, a playlist curated by Across the Desk on desktop and mobile.
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https://queerency.com/2023/12/19/queer-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-takes-a-nonbinary-approach-in-helping-autistic-community/
Jan 23, 2025 - Kentucky’s startup ecosystem comprises mainly of white, cisgender and heterosexual men. According to StartOut, there are only TWO reported LGBTQ+...
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/man-told-autistic-dies-aged-36509172
Jan 7, 2026 - Andre was diagnosed just before his 23rd birthday and died at Christmas
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https://www.twainbow.org/2021/06/18/autistic-pride-day-breaking-down-all-barriers-emerging-from-my-double-rainbow/
Jun 18, 2021 - Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies For Freedom (AFF), with June 18th picked because it was the birthday of the youngest member of the...
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https://awnnetwork.org/2-weeks-until-givingtuesday/
The countdown to GivingTuesday is officially 2 weeks away! We are overjoyed by the excitement from the impact we've seen this year. We would like to...
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https://psychcentral.com/lib/adults-with-autism?utm_source=ReadNext
Mar 9, 2021 - Each autistic adult is different. Learn how you can manage school, work, and more with whichever level of support works best for you.
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https://inews.co.uk/news/education/kellie-bright-fighting-autistic-son-school-send-plan-3959126
Oct 14, 2025 - The EastEnders actress fears the Government could take away the support children need by phasing out EHCP plans
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https://themighty.com/topic/autism-spectrum-disorder/having-hyperempathy-autistic/
Matthew Weatherford discusses what experiencing hyperempathy is like for him as an autistic person.
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https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/11/autism-solutions/
May 5, 2024 - With one out of every 64 American children being affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, it's a huge problem worth working on. Shriya Sreeju (aged 6)...
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https://howtoacademy.com/podcasts/gina-rippon-how-science-failed-autistic-women/
May 2, 2025 - Renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon reveals why medical science has long neglected women and girls with autism, and the new research that’s changing the...
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https://awnnetwork.org/lgbtqiap-history-month-2025/
A Month of Remembrance & Reflection Every October, we celebrate LGBTQIAP+ History Month. This month lets us remember the contributions of the LGBTQIAP+...
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https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/autism-signs-symptoms-diagnosis-adults-b2893203.html
Jan 1, 2026 - More adults than ever are seeking truths about being on the autism spectrum
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https://www.sciencenews.org/article/aimee-grant-autism-research-healthcare
Apr 19, 2024 - The public health researcher focuses on what kinds of support people with autism need rather than on treating the condition as a disease to cure.
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https://awnnetwork.org/stop-the-shocks-new-toolkit-builds-on-autistic-communitys-anti-jrc-work/
As part of our commitment to advancing social justice for all, AWN applauds all advocacy to stop the shocks and end all forms of abuse and torture at the Judge...
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https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/parent-stories/how-to-help-autistic-children-have-safe-online-interactions/
Mar 28, 2025 - How to help autistic children have safe online interactions | Internet Matters. See how mum Ailish manages her children's different needs.
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https://www.mcgill.ca/mymcgill/channels/news/new-study-provides-advice-how-boost-participation-physical-activity-among-autistic-youth-371283
‘Physical activity programs can be created and maintained based on what autistic children and teenagers enjoy and do well instead of focusing on what they...
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/how-austistic-activist-lydia-x-z-brown-fighting-violence-affecting-n626266
Aug 15, 2016 - Now 23, the Northeastern University School of Law student has been advocating for disability rights since their early teens.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/empowering-autistic-voices
Autistic people can and should help to shape politics in the UK. We are committed to empowering autistic people to have their say in whatever way works best...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/06/tell-the-senate-no-cuts-to-medicaid-in-their-budget/
We’ve watched as our community put in calls, made visits, and shared their stories about why Medicaid matters. You’ve told your elected officials that this...
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https://theconversation.com/the-rise-of-the-autistic-detective-why-neurodivergent-minds-are-at-the-heart-of-modern-mysteries-267069
New series such as ‘Elsbeth’ and ‘Patience’ continue a long tradition of sleuths who come across as eccentric or aloof. But now there’s a name for...
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https://www.the74million.org/article/why-robots-are-not-effective-tools-for-supporting-autistic-people/
Despite a push from investors, new research shows robot-human interaction does not deliver the help that autistic people need.
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https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/11/29/rosie-odonnells-autistic-daughter-has-contracted-her-trump-derangement-syndrome-n2422227
Nov 29, 2025 - Rosie O'Donnell discusses her daughter's signs of TDS and its impact on their lives.
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https://www.parents.com/best-toys-for-autistic-kids-8421482
Find the best toys for autistic kids tailored to developmental—not chronological—stages. Expert-approved recommendations include sensory toys, swings,...
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https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/07/my-son-autistic-non-verbal-expected-attend-a-mainstream-school-25147638/
Dec 7, 2025 - Ezra Rodway's parents want to ensure that he has the best experience as a SEND child at school, but are finding it difficult.
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https://autismspectrumnews.org/we-can-get-through-this-how-autistic-individuals-can-cope-with-massive-burnout/
Sep 15, 2025 - Autistic individuals can manage burnout through self-kindness, stimming, and focused interests to stay safe, regulated, and resilient.
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https://creekandpine.co/building-a-website-for-rehabilitation-center-for-autistic-children/
Dec 20, 2024 - We recently worked with KutAAK, a small female-owned educational rehabilitation practice, to develop a website that would present them.
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/plain-language-roundup-disabled-students-are-worth-protecting/
Introduction Disabled students have the right to a free education that meets their needs. They should get the same rights in schools as non-disabled students....
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https://www.wionews.com/videos/autistic-nigerian-teen-breaks-world-record-for-largest-canvas-art-8991101
Apr 22, 2025 - Nigerian autistic artist, Kanyeachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, has carved out a global niche for himself with his art, winning the Guinness World Records for the largest...
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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-masking
Dr Hannah Belcher discusses masking, based on personal experience and research
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https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/parent-stories/how-to-encourage-autistic-children-to-block-and-report/
Mar 28, 2025 - Encourage autistic children to block and report | Internet Matters. Anna shares how she encourages blocking and reporting online.
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2024/11/act-now-to-support-fair-pay-and-integrated-employment-for-disabled-people/
This year, we’ve worked together to push for the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA) to pass. TCIEA (bill number H.R.1263) gives...
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https://archermagazine.com.au/2021/06/learning-youre-autistic-adult/
Nov 27, 2025 - Being diagnosed as an autistic person was the best thing that has ever happened to me. It just didn’t feel like it at the time.
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https://awnnetwork.org/press/
Thank you for your interest in providing media coverage and/or interviewing us about our work. Please review and download our Press Packet for a synopsis of...
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https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/kids/art-making-resource-to-support-autistic-children/
NGV Kids and the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University have collaborated to create a free art-making resource designed to introduce...
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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/mattel-launches-autistic-barbie-headphones-36537943
Jan 12, 2026 - Other features include moveable elbows and wrists to allow gestures which creators said might be used by some autistic people to process sensory information or...
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https://www.transadvocate.com/slate-wants-you-to-be-concerned-that-a-disproportionate-number-of-autistic-youth-are-transgender-heres-why-that-concern-is-bs_n_22182.htm
Here’s how Slate begins its article on the concerning trend of autistic people being diagnosed as trans: Gender specialists first noticed decades ago that a...
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https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/bts-sugas-mind-program-arranges-first-ever-concert-with-his-tour-band-for-autistic-kids-fans-praise-singer-1398540
Nov 18, 2025 - BTS member SUGA’s 5 billion KRW donation kickstarts heartfelt program for kids at the Severance Hospital.
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https://awnnetwork.org/about/
Our Mission The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) is to provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/resources/proud/
Definitions and Beyond There are many ways to identify. Everyone is different and that's good! This guide, “Definitions and Beyond,” will explain some...
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https://www.firstpost.com/lifestyle/autistic-bald-barbie-make-children-feel-seen-representation-or-marketing-ploy-13968602.html
Jan 15, 2026 - Authentic representation is an ongoing debate around the world. With the release of Autistic Barbie, this debate has found a new angle. While the internet is...
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https://leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk/2025/04/14/robert-f-kennedy-jr-didnt-see-autistic-people-but-they-were-there/
Kennedy wants us to believe that autism was vanishingly rare when he was young. Instead, he’s revealed something much simpler: he didn’t know what autism...
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https://autisticnotweird.com/
Oct 7, 2025 - Articles, insight and advice from Chris Bonnello- author, former teacher, and international speaker on autism issues.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/promise-son-autism-group-home_n_69503024e4b09ad1da4c2bd8
Jan 13, 2026 - "I swore I’d be different. I wouldn’t leave my child the way I’d been left."
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/study-finds-more-treatment-hours-for-autistic-children-may-not-lead-to-better-outcomes-302663718.html
/PRNewswire/ -- For autistic children, receiving more hours of treatment may not lead to better outcomes, according to a new peer-reviewed study by...
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https://autismtravel.com/2022/01/19/lets-fly-air-travel-tips/
Jan 21, 2022 - This article provides families tips and recommendations to better prepare for air travel. It is essential to remember that ASD is a spectrum, and each autistic...
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https://thecjn.ca/podcasts/see-the-world-through-the-eyes-of-an-autistic-poet-in-a-new-exhibit-by-adam-wolfond-and-estee-klar/
Jan 16, 2025 - 'What if My Body is a Beacon for the World?' is on at Koffler Arts.
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https://archermagazine.com.au/2025/11/travelling-as-an-autistic-trans-person/
Dec 15, 2025 - Since coming out as trans, I find myself suddenly scared of traversing the sorts of barriers I was crossing solo at 14, 15, 16 years old.
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https://www.sciencenews.org/article/autistic-barbie-counter-misinformation
Feb 6, 2026 - Representation and rigorous science compete with the Trump administration’s false claims about autism.
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https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-know-about-navigating-autistic-shutdowns-8664150
Autistic shutdowns are a response to overstimulation and can be difficult to manage. Learn what shutdowns are and how to cope with them.
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https://aspergeronline.org/cat-q/
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https://awnnetwork.org/awn-condemns-court-ruling-upholding-use-of-electric-shock-torture/
The Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network unequivocally condemns yesterday’s court ruling striking down the FDA’s ban on painful electric shock for...
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https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/parent-stories/how-to-talk-online-safety-with-autistic-children/
Mar 28, 2025 - How to talk online safety with autistic children | Internet Matters. See how mum Helen manages online safety conversations with her children.
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https://www.aapd.com/i-am-autistic-no-i-dont-want-a-cure/
Sep 30, 2025 - Content warning: this post discusses disturbing topics such as eugenics and anti-autistic ableism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an announcement back in April...
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https://rootedinrights.org/fired-during-accommodations-application-reflections-from-a-black-autistic-worker/
One of my greatest dreams is financial security. Not just so I can live my life well, but so I can dream about living. Period. Also, financial security almost...
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https://www.twainbow.org/2020/06/19/autistic-pride-day-june-18th-2020/
Feb 4, 2021 - So two closets: the queer one and the autistic one. Two neurological differences that are normal, both with a recorded history going back millennia. Two...
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https://www.plough.com/en/topics/life/parenting/special-needs-children/what-families-with-autistic-children-know
For parents of neurodiverse children, church and school can be another hurdle.
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Your generous donation helps APOC to provide grants to autistic people of color.
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2014/04/the-case-for-designating-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities-as-a-medically-underserved-population/
There are millions of Americans with disabilities lacking adequate health care because of a lack of primary care providers who are properly trained to treat...
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/through-my-eyes-empowering-my-son-to-negotiate-the-autism-cliff-enter-adult-life?utm_source=ReadNext
Apr 25, 2022 - Kimberly Drake writes about what helping her son transition into adulthood entails, and reflects on the supports that may benefit neuroatypical youths.
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https://www.peteearley.com/2025/06/23/crying-autistic-child-arrested-by-florida-prosecutors-for-threatening-donald-trump/
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https://corporate.mattel.com/news/barbie-introduces-the-first-autistic-barbie-doll-championing-representation-for-children-through-play
Mattel, Inc. unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic community to represent common ways autistic...
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/act-now-to-stop-the-worst-medicaid-cuts-in-history/
The Senate just voted in favor of the worst Medicaid cuts ever. If this bill becomes law, at least 17 million people will have their health care taken away....
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https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/trump-and-kennedy-spouting-dangerous-autism-misinformation/
Today in a cabinet meeting, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised that “by September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we will be...
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj01p8mmz99o
Jan 5, 2026 - University of Leeds experts design a website to help parents of autistic children clean their teeth.
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https://www.ottplay.com/web-stories/5-hindi-movies-with-autistic-protagonist-like-tanvi-the-great/
Jul 14, 2025 - Ahead of Tanvi The Great’s release, take a look at some popular Hindi films that delve into autism.
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