Credit: Astrid860/Getty Images Changes in the brains of babies shortly after birth could help explain why people go on to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) and why this is particularly common in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings, in Science Advances, suggest a reason why humans are vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases in a way that…
When Emmanuel Gonzalez walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October, Houston Police called ICE instead of reuniting them. (Courtesy of Maria Garcia) Leslie Rangel, The Barbed Wire Published November 24, 2025, 9:25 a.m. CT Republish this story This article was published in partnership with The Barbed Wire. Maria Garcia couldn’t bear to attend the…
JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Whitney Benson spoke exclusively with WITN Friday after her 13-year-old autistic daughter was hit and killed by a dump truck around 4:30 a.m. on April 14th. Benson says the night of April 13th was like any other. Her daughter Maddie went to bed at 10 p.m., and then Whitney woke…
William Braynion, who is also non-verbal, was attending a support centre for SEND children when he left without staff noticing View 2 Images William Braynion, from St Helens (Image: Family handout) Parents of an autistic and non-verbal boy said they feel let down after their son was found near a busy road alone when he was…
The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a family court order denying interim custody and physical visitation, citing the child’s autism, age and special needs. Written by: Somya Panwar 5 min readNew DelhiJun 3, 2026 05:20 PM IST The couple’s daughter, who was born in 2015, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (AI-generated image) Make us preferred source…
Community rallies on WhatsApp and Facebook to trace parents of lost child with autism Sharjah skyline. Photo used for illustrative purposesGulf News Archives Sharjah: A community-wide effort spanning social media and Sharjah Police’s collaboration led to the reunion of a young non-verbal autistic boy with his family in several hours after he was found alone…
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Differences in how certain brain regions communicate with one another may help explain why individuals with higher levels of autistic traits tend to experience more shame and less guilt than others, according to a new study published in Personality Neuroscience. Shame and guilt are both emotions that arise in response to perceived wrongdoing, yet they are…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Indiana is pausing signups for new autism therapy providers, a move state officials say is meant to strengthen oversight and address rising costs. The pause was announced Tuesday and is set to last at least six months starting Saturday. Because there’s been confusion about what the change does (and doesn’t)…
(RNS) — Hardwick was known for his disability advocacy and dynamic preaching. Pastor Lamar Hardwick speaks at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Ga. (Photo by Tonesha Smith Photography) (RNS) — The Rev. Lamar Hardwick, a disability activist, author and preacher known as “The Autism Pastor,” died on May 22. He was 47 years old. “With…