Medical experts slam Trump’s claim that paracetamol causes autism
Trump made the controversial announcement yesterday US President Donald Trump made a controversial announcement in the Oval Office yesterday (22 September). Trump, alongside health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, claimed that paracetamol, the main ingredient in Tylenol, ‘is no good’ and that pregnant women in particular should avoid it. He insisted: “I’ll say it. It’s […]
11 months ago
New study will ask autistic children about school experiences
The study is the first of its kind Autistic children are to be asked to give their own accounts of their experiences of school in a landmark study. The motivation behind the study is that its findings will help to inform the future development of educational policy for autistic children. The study is being launched […]
3 years ago
Dad comes up with an easy way to help autistic children at parks and playgrounds
Fun for everyone. A UK dad has come up with a simple, yet brilliant idea to make parks and playgrounds more enjoyable and fun for children who are autistic. Dan Harris, whose 8-year-old son Josh is autistic and non-verbal, has been working with Peterborough City Council to help develop a special board with images and […]
4 years ago
Keith Duffy “very proud” of autistic daughter Mia after fighting “hand over tooth” for support
Mia was diagnosed at 18 months. After 20 years of fighting for better autism services in Ireland for his daughter Mia, Keith Duffy is over the moon that his hard work has paid off. Being given access to the same experiences despite her autism diagnosis, Mia is currently in her fourth year at university studying […]
4 years ago
Crystal Swing’s Dervla calls for more supports for children with autism
“I feel nobody is listening.” Crystal Swing singer Dervla Burke O’Connor has called for more supports for children with autism. For the first time, she has opened up about having a severely autistic son and how she had to give up her singing career to care for him full time. The Cork mum said she […]
4 years ago
Christine McGuinness says being confirmed as autistic “kind of makes sense”
She said it’s a huge relief. Christine McGuinness has opened up about how being confirmed as autistic as an adult has been a very positive thing for her. The reality TV star first announced her diagnosis back in November, revealing that she broke down in floods of tears upon hearing the news, feeling sad for her younger […]
4 years ago