Colorado could have to pay back $60 million in autism therapy
Colorado may have to repay the federal government from $60 million to $150 million after auditors found the…
Self-diagnosis is driving teens mad
When Eva Kaufman was 14, she struggled to make sense of her mental health. A native of Cambridge,…
Woman stitches her way through mental health challenges with idea for neurodiversity-themed clothing line
Millie Haywood knows what it’s like to struggle. The 22-year-old has faced ongoing health challenges, both physical and…
Pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase…
New Risks of Picky Eating in Kids Revealed
Picky eating in early childhood is far more common—and potentially more consequential—than many parents realize, according to new…
New Jersey family credits pill backed by Trump Administration for improvements in son’s autism symptoms
The Trump administration says there’s an “exciting treatment” for autism in the prescription form of vitamin B. Many…
Pet owners are refusing to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Their logic is mind-boggling.
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Science Keeps Dismantling Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Scare
More experts are throwing cold water on the Trump administration’s efforts to pin autism on Tylenol. A study…
Autism and ADHD Brain Patterns Reveal Shared Biological Roots
Summary: A new study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than a formal diagnosis, aligns with shared brain-connectivity…
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? What a new study shows, and what it doesn’t
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely…