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New study finds novel link between shared brain-gene patterns and autism
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New study finds novel link between shared brain-gene patterns and autism symptom severity in children with autism and ADHD
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that the biological underpinnings of autism and ADHD may transcend traditional diagnostic boundaries. Researchers from the Child Mind Institute an...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children
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Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in dir...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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How choirs help combat loneliness! Worth a few minutes of your time
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A community of choirs
Western countries seeking to combat the modern ills of loneliness, social fragmentation and political polarisation can learn from their Scandinavian ally's remarkable choral tradition.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Public not highly knowledgeable about safety of MMR vaccine or risks of getting measles
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Public not highly knowledgeable about safety of MMR vaccine or risks of getting measles
Public support of the MMR vaccine has declined eight percentage points since November of last year, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Systematic review in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers reassurance that acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
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Meta-analysis offers reassurance that pregnant women can safely use acetaminophen
A rigorous systematic review of the present state of knowledge on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of specific neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and ADHD, offer...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Systematic review in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry offers reassurance that acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
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Meta-analysis offers reassurance that pregnant women can safely use acetaminophen
A rigorous systematic review of the present state of knowledge on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of specific neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and ADHD, offer...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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‘Publicly humiliated’: parents describe the difficulty of children’s isolation at school - what is your experience?
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‘Publicly humiliated’: parents describe difficulty of children’s isolation at school
Parents say use of isolation room damages mental health and children’s learning
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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‘Publicly humiliated’: parents describe the difficulty of children’s isolation at school - what is your experience?
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‘Publicly humiliated’: parents describe difficulty of children’s isolation at school
Parents say use of isolation room damages mental health and children’s learning
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Why might this be?
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ADHD: Women are diagnosed five years later than men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age.
Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately 5 years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age. Women with ADHD al...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Autism: What does the latest science tell us?
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Autism: What does the latest science tell us?
Experts are raising the alarm on the resurgence of unproven claims related to the causes of autism. Unverified assertions about Tylenol® usage during pregnancy and vaccines administered to infants...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Here is my contribution for @gr0ve.bsky.social

A poem about Monotropism for Autistic children and young people!

Submit your creative work here by 23rd Nov if you'd like to support this project:

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Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child?
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
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By 23/11/25
Constellation galaxy background. Poem Reads: Monotropism My mind likes to wander and follow what’s true, One focus at a time helps me see what I do. Not everyone’s rhythm will feel quite like mine, Observing the details can make my world shine. Taking my time when things feel too bright, Resting and stimming help me feel right. Open to learning in ways that feel kind, Play helps me share what’s inside my mind. I connect through interests, through passions, through flow, Safe spaces that welcome, help me to grow. My monotropic mind, full of tunnels that glow, shining with wonder wherever I go. Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms, 2025)
November 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
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Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
New preclinical research from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC suggests that resistance training may offer greater protection against obesity and type 2 diabetes than endurance exercise...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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What is the most useful thing you have learnt about autism?
November 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Babies’ gut bacteria may influence future emotional health
Study links specific gut microbes to brain networks tied to anxiety and depression

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Babies’ gut bacteria may influence future emotional health
A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect ap...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Yes, you've read that right. Association of Covid-19 during pregnancy (not Covid vaccination) with elevated risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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In Search of Better Ways to Understand Autism www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...
Opinion | In Search of Better Ways to Understand Autism
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October 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Cannot recommend this lady's work too highly
S.E.N.D. Help: Helpful Hints to support SEND at school, at home, in life
Buy S.E.N.D. Help: Helpful Hints to support SEND at school, at home, in life by Cohen, Dr Hélène (ISBN: 9798262503261) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Well worth a read from this autism thought leader @autisticrealms.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children | ! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3 years old, including speech delays, autism, motor disorders, and other...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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What is the biggest challenge facing the autism community?
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Hidden patterns link ribosomal RNAs to genes of the nervous system
New research uncovers shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to autism, ADHD,
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Hidden patterns link ribosomal RNAs to genes of the nervous system
New research uncovers shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to brain disorders, including autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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‘It’s quite useless to us’: what autistic people actually want from the Trump administration
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‘It’s quite useless to us’: what autistic people actually want from the Trump administration
US government is seeking proof that acetaminophen leads to autism while not providing ‘services and support so we can be included in the community’
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Children with special educational needs more than twice as likely to be put in isolation, say Manchester researchers

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One in 12 secondary pupils put in isolation rooms at least once a week, study finds
Children with special educational needs more than twice as likely to be put in isolation, say Manchester researchers
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October 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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'My autistic son deserved better from Waitrose' - shocking story. What do you think?
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Mum says autistic son 'deserved better from Waitrose'
The supermarket is investigating after Frances Boyd says her son Tom was stopped from volunteering.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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What advice would you give to a person who has just been diagnosed with autism or adhd?
October 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM