Tag: Autism
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Late-Diagnosed Autism May Be a Different Form, Study Finds
Late-diagnosed autism may be a different form, study finds A large international study suggests that autism diagnosed later in life could represent a distinct form of the condition, separate from autism identified in early childhood. The research, published in Nature, analyzed thousands of individuals from Denmark and the United States to explore whether late diagnoses…
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Late-Diagnosed Autism Could Be a Different Form, Large Study Finds
New findings on late-diagnosed autism Autism diagnosed later in life may represent a distinct form of the condition, according to a large international study published in Nature. Researchers compared genetic data from thousands of individuals diagnosed with autism in early childhood with those diagnosed much later, often after age 10. The results challenge the traditional…
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America’s War on Autism: Frontlines of Care and Policy
The frontline lives behind the headlines Dateline’s exploring of America’s war on autism centers on real families navigating a system that often feels at once powerful and under-resourced. In a Texas home, a 12-year-old boy named Charlie, dressed in a sage green onesie, shows how autism shapes daily life. He is non-verbal and requires round-the-clock…
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America’s War on Autism: Frontline Families Fight Back
America’s autism landscape: families on the frontline Dateline’s examination of the United States’ approach to autism centers on real families navigating a system that often feels daunting, fragmented, and at times contradictory. The story of 12-year-old Charlie in Austin, Texas, highlights a daily reality: children with complex needs require around-the-clock care, sophisticated support, and a…
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In America’s War on Autism, Families Like Eileen’s Are On the Frontline
Introduction: The front line of a public health debate Dateline’s examination of America’s autism landscape reveals a country wrestling with care, policy and belief. In households across the United States, families confront a spectrum of needs and a patchwork of supports that can feel as varied as the condition itself. At the center of the…
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Autistic Driving Simulators in the UK: A VR Path to Independence
A VR path to driving independence for autistic people in the UK In the United Kingdom, researchers are exploring a new route to help people on the autism spectrum build driving confidence through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Reported by the BBC and backed by a collaboration between the University of Bath…
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Autistic Drivers in the UK: VR Driving Simulators in Britain
UK researchers test XR driving tools to support autistic learners A new UK project is exploring driving training through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to help people on the autism spectrum gain confidence behind the wheel. Reported by the BBC, the initiative is a collaboration between researchers at the University of Bath and…
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Autistic Driving Simulation in the UK Boosts Independence
Introduction A BBC report highlights a new driving-simulation initiative in the United Kingdom that uses virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to help autistic people learn to drive. The project is a collaboration between the University of Bath and the University of Exeter, led by researchers seeking to reduce anxiety and other barriers that…
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Trump Administration on Autism: Claims, Controversies, and Expert Rebuttals
Context: What the Trump administration advanced about autism The current discourse around autism has drawn sharp attention to statements and policies associated with the Trump administration and its prominent supporters, including figures close to health policy. In public statements and policy discussions, autism has been framed as a condition with specific preventive causes and controllable…
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Autism Causes Debate: Trump Admin Claims and Expert Rebuttals
Overview: The Trump administration’s stance on autism causes The current U.S. administration, backed by supporters including prominent health commentators, has repeatedly framed autism as a condition with identifiable environmental triggers. In a context where scientific consensus emphasizes a multifactorial etiology, the administration has publicly questioned established explanations for autism and signaled openness to new lines…