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New science points to four distinct types of autism - Sun, 28 Dec 2025 PST
New science points to four distinct types of autism - Sun, 28 Dec 2025 PST

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler – who was very social – did not resemble the picture of the condition they thought they knew. And the specialists could offer little clarity a... Read more

Spokesman - Dec 28
A massive scientific review put alternative autism therapies to the test
A massive scientific review put alternative autism therapies to the test

A major new review has put hundreds of alternative autism treatments under the microscope—and most didn’t hold up. Scientists analyzed decades of research and found little reliable evidence that popular approaches like probiotics, acupuncture, or music therapy truly work. Alarmingly, safety was o... Read more

Science Daily - Dec 28
Gut bacteria patterns differ in autism and siblings and link to social symptoms
Gut bacteria patterns differ in autism and siblings and link to social symptoms

This sibling-controlled East Asian study found that autistic individuals, their unaffected siblings, and typically developing controls differ in gut microbiota diversity and composition, with the clearest separation between autism and typical development. Specific taxa, particularly the butyrate-... Read more

Medical News - Dec 16
Patients offered buy now, pay later deals on autism and ADHD tests
Patients offered buy now, pay later deals on autism and ADHD tests

Experts warned about the dangers of neurodivergent people being tempted into deals, as 70 per cent said they felt overwhelmed, anxious or stigmatised by debt Read more

The Times - Dec 12
Study offers a unified biological model to explain the causes of autism
Study offers a unified biological model to explain the causes of autism

A new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study offers a unified biological model to explain how genetic predispositions and environmental exposures converge to cause autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read more

Medical News - Dec 10
BHN opens new autism centers in WMass, Fall River
BHN opens new autism centers in WMass, Fall River

The centers provide applied behavior analysis services designed to help children with autism build communication, social, and daily living skills through play, connection, and personalized care. Read more

Masslive - Dec 08
NJ has highest autism rate but not most support services
NJ has highest autism rate but not most support services

Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when dreams shift and realities set in. Let’s talk about the emotional journey that many families face. Continue reading... Read more

New Jersey 101.5 - Dec 05
Scientists discover supplement trio that REVERSES autism in mice - and say it could work in humans too
Scientists discover supplement trio that REVERSES autism in mice - and say it could work in humans too

A trio of supplements can reverse autism in mice, according to a new study - and it could prove effective in humans, too. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 02
Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research
Common pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children: new research

The good news? If you treat it, the risk doesn't seem to rise. Read more

New York Post - Nov 27
Fears of Labour SEND 'catastrophe' for schools: Per-pupil funding 'could crash by £400' after Chancellor announced plan to prop up councils struggling with explosion in autism and ADHD diagnosis
Fears of Labour SEND 'catastrophe' for schools: Per-pupil funding 'could crash by £400' after Chancellor announced plan to prop up councils struggling with explosion in autism and ADHD diagnosis

The Budget revealed that from 2028-29 councils will no longer have to run deficits to pay for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Read more

Mail Online - Nov 27