Former foster youth describe the flaws in care that left them without support
A look into how foster care fails disabled children, told through the stories of three former youth whose lives were defined by repeated moves and misdiagnosis.
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Study Suggests A Rare Autism-Linked Genetic Disorder May Be Common Enough To Miss
A rare autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than thought, with thousands of cases undiagnosed.
ADHD and Autism Diagnoses Have Surged. A Massive Study May Help Explain Why
A study finds ADHD and autism diagnoses rose as the population receiving them came to resemble the general population more closely.
Study links rare infections during pregnancy to threefold higher autism risk in children
A Swedish study finds rare infections passed from mother to fetus triple the risk of autism and intellectual disability in offspring.
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‘Touch’: A Man Who Cannot Reach His Son, and a Son Who Cannot Reach the World
A tale of a father and a son bound by grief, whose patterns promise meaning yet deliver only emptiness.
Fonagy: ‘Snowflake generation’ label wrong as review finds real rise in young people’s mental distress
A review's head declares young minds suffer true distress, not frailty; the government must now decide whether to listen.
‘I Would Love to Be His Friend’: Mom Shares Son’s Struggle Making Friends on First Day of Preschool
A mom's video of her autistic son struggling to make friends on his first day of preschool touched millions, sparking an outpouring of support.
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Faces Questions on Vaccines, Vaping and CDC Secrecy
Trump's surgeon general pick denies vaccines cause autism while a deputy nominee pushes the CDC to publish Pennsylvania measles deaths.
Search Continues for Missing Three-Year-Old Noah Woods
A small boy, missing from a park, stirs the hearts of many; searches continue through the night, amid dread.
Woman Sees Ex Walking Past Store With New Partner and Feels Sorry for Him
A woman watches her ex walk past her workplace with someone new and feels sorry for him, not betrayed.
After Hours of Compliments, His Date Finally Asked Whether He Has Autism
A man's date called him 'interesting' all night, then asked if he had autism. The viral TikTok story sparks debate about neurodivergence in dating.