Mothers’ exposure to stress and chemicals at work linked to autism in offspring – study – The Irish Times
A study has found that mothers who work in jobs where they are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals…
Parents at school for autistic children seek inquiry after abuse claims against principal
Parents at a school for autistic children with complex needs have called for a full investigation after learning…
Autism charity under review told HSE it was ‘transitioning away’ from UK parent – The Irish Times
The Irish autism charity under review over the alleged transfer of €1.5 million in public funds to its…
Alleged transfer of €1.5m by autism body to UK parent charity ‘possibly criminal’ – The Irish Times
The alleged transfer of more than €1.5 million of taxpayers’ money from an Irish autism charity to its…
Overdiagnosis of autism wrong response to problems of living
“I was diagnosed with autism when I was a kid, but that was a misdiagnosis and I was…
HSE launches investigation into autism charity after alleged transfer of €1.5m in funds
The HSE has launched a major review into the funding of an Irish autism charity amid allegations it…
Certain prenatal medications linked to increased risk of autism
A landmark study led by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified a significant…
RFK Jr. Calls Tylenol Study Finding No Link To Autism ‘Garbage’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejected the findings of a recent Danish study that found no link…
Casual use of term ‘autistic’ demeans those with condition, charity says – The Irish Times
The casual use of the term “autistic” to describe certain behaviours is demeaning to people who are actually…
The invitations some children never receive
We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
Most Americans unaware of brain donation’s role in autism research
Autism BrainNet today released new survey findings revealing a significant disconnect between Americans’ strong support of autism research…
Study proposes genetic basis for autism’s strong sex bias
Autism has a significant and enduring sex bias, with roughly four boys diagnosed for every girl. For many…