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Thousands join Run for Autism race in Astana to support inclusion

Around 5,000 people took part in the Run for Autism charity race in Astana, supporting inclusion initiatives for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

30 April 2026

Health news

Can't beat the clock? Is being chronically late a sign of ADHD

The difficulty known as “time blindness” is a well-documented feature of ADHD, but experts say it's not an automatic excuse and not everyone who turns up late has ADHD.

2 January 2026

Art

Inside the UK art studio empowering autistic artists to create

An art studio for autistic artists in Kent, south-east England, is thriving, selling more than 70 works in its latest exhibition while offering a space for creativity and connection.

22 October 2025

Health news

European Medicines Agency rejects Trump’s paracetamol-autism link

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) joined a chorus of medical opinion stating on Tuesday that paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy and that there is no evidence linking it to autism, contrary to claims made this week by the US president.

23 September 2025

Health news

Scientists rebuke Trump's claim linking Tylenol to autism

The global scientific community has pushed back on the claim that paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to autism, saying there is no relationship between the two.

22 September 2025

Health news

Nine in ten older autistic adults in UK undiagnosed, review warns

Researchers warn this group faces higher risks of poor health, social isolation, suicidal ideation and reduced life expectancy, and are calling for urgent investment in awareness and services.

4 September 2025

Health news

Why myths around vaccines and autism are so persistent

A major Danish study is the latest to confirm the benefits of routine childhood immunisations.

16 July 2025

Art

Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record

A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges that people like him face amid stigma and grim depictions of autism.

2 May 2025

Health news

RFK Jr sets September deadline to find out what causes autism

A longtime critic of vaccines, Kennedy has previously expressed the view that childhood jabs cause the developmental condition.

11 April 2025

Health news

More adults think they may have autism. This is what to look out for

The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or repetitive behaviour.

18 February 2025

Culture news

Kanye West reveals he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder

The controversial rapper has now refuted the bipolar diagnosis and now claims to be autistic.

6 February 2025

Scenes

Watch: Georgian artist advocates autism awareness

In partnership with Media City

Nino Chincharauli was oblivious to the struggles parents of Autistic children go through until her own were born with the condition.

6 January 2025

Health news

Number of people with autism worldwide almost double previous estimate

One in 127 people, representing 61.8 million people globally, is on the autism spectrum, according to a new study.

24 December 2024

Health news

New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

30 November 2024

Health news

New study claims autism reversible. Experts call it 'deeply insulting'

The study claims that autism symptoms were reversed in twins through personalised lifestyle and environmental interventions.

26 July 2024

Scenes

Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina

In partnership with Media City

In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.

17 June 2024