Federal autism research funding dropped 26% in early 2025. Scientists and families warn of lasting consequences. What’s at stake for the #autism and #neurodiversity communities? #AutismResearch
Over half of TikTok’s top #mentalhealth videos spread misinformation, making things harder for autistic & neurodivergent people. Vet your sources and demand accuracy. #Neurodiversity #Autism #TikTokTruth
The UK is expanding support for neurodivergent children in mainstream schools with new funding and the PINS programme. More inclusion, real change. #Neurodiversity #Education #Autism #Inclusion
Connecticut launches the Purple Alert to help find missing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A new safety net for families and first responders. #Connecticut #IDD #PurpleAlert
NIH, under RFK Jr., plans to collect Americans’ private medical records for an autism registry—without consent. Advocates warn this is a major #privacy risk and a step backward. #autism #NIH
Autism rates in the US have reached 1 in 31 children, but this rise is driven by broader diagnosis, better awareness, and improved access—not a sudden surge in cases. The science is clear. #autism #CDC
RFK Jr. called #autism “preventable” and repeated debunked vaccine myths—ignoring decades of research and stigmatizing autistic people. Experts say vaccines do not cause autism. Spreading this misinformation is dangerous for public health. #RFKJr
As diagnoses of neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia become more prevalent, employers are increasingly facing disability discrimination complaints from neurodivergent workers. Recent data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlights this trend, with a significant rise in charges filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to neurodiverse conditions….
In recent years, several U.S. states have begun implementing programs to allow individuals with autism and other conditions to have their diagnoses noted on driver’s licenses. This trend aims to enhance safety and understanding during interactions with law enforcement. New Jersey Leads the Way New Jersey has been at the forefront of this initiative. Residents…
The recent decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement, to appoint David Geier to lead a study on the link between vaccines and autism has sparked significant debate and concern within the scientific community. This topic has been extensively researched, with the overwhelming consensus being that there is no…
