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Autism charities portray autistic people as helpless and a burden - our research shows why it matters		25/10/2025
«Autism charities are important organisations. They provide essential services for autistic people, influence policy decisions, and often speak on behalf of autistic people.This means that how these charities write about autistic people may influence how society understands what it means to be autistic. The words and pictures that autism charities choose to use affect how autistic people are understood, perceived and cared for. This really matters, as autism is still often stigmatised.Our recent study shows that the language and images large autism charities use mainly portray autistic people as a problem. In contrast, charities represent themselves as the solution to this problem.»...
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Auditory Change Processing Markers Unusual in Autism		24/10/2025
«Recent research published sheds new light on the neural mechanisms underlying auditory processing in adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). This groundbreaking study, led by Liu, delves into the intricate workings of attention-dependent and pre-attentive neural markers, revealing distinct differences between individuals with typical developmental trajectories and those on the autism spectrum. A deeper understanding of these neural markers not only informs the scientific community of the auditory processing abnormalities prevalent among adults with ASC but also holds implications for therapeutic approaches tailored to enhance communication and interpretation of sensory information in this population.»...
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The Dangerous Data Gap in Pregnancy Drug Research | Scientific American		24/10/2025
«Despite the widespread use of medication during pregnancy, a lack of clinical research leaves patients and doctors navigating treatment with dangerously few data. Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American's Science Quickly, I'm Rachel Feltman.The president of the United States recently claimed that the use of acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy and early childhood could be linked to autism in kids. But these claims aren't supported by the scientific evidence, and they highlight a much bigger problem: we know shockingly little about medication safety during pregnancy.»...
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Exploring Co-Occurring Autism and BPD in Inpatients		20/10/2025
«In the intricate realm of mental health, the co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex phenomenon that challenges both patients and healthcare providers alike. Recent research has begun to explore the depth of this issue, shedding light on the nuanced experiences of individuals grappling with both conditions simultaneously. The study by Woods, Dunn, Smith, and their colleagues, titled "I Don't Think Anyone's Ever Asked Me About the Two Before": Making Sense of Co-occurring Autism and BPD in Inpatient Mental Health Settings, takes a significant step forward in understanding the intersectionality of these disorders»...
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