Podcast claiming autistic children are telepathic knocks Rogan off top spot
"The Joe Rogan Experience" was briefly knocked from the No. 1 spot on Spotify's podcast chart by "The Telepathy Tapes."
My son was defined by his autism's "nevers"—a trip shows how far we've come
Holly Robinson Peete writes for Newsweek on her special 60th birthday trip with son RJ.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted in community note for autism comment
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene agreed with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines causing autism.
Everything Donald Trump has said about vaccines
The president-elect has given mixed messages about the safety of vaccines in the past.
Heartbreaking update on missing autistic 5-year-old Joshua McCoy
The search for Joshua McCoy, who went missing in Coos County, Oregon, ended in tragedy on Tuesday.
Holly Madison shares health update after autism diagnosis
"I didn't understand why I was so introverted or why I would have trouble interacting with people," the reality TV star told Hailey Welch.
Supreme Court rules in case that could change vaccine injury lawsuits
In W.J. v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, parents wanted to sue after their child suffered a vaccine injury.
Reason single mom isn't sharing lottery winnings with family backed online
"I feel awful now, second-guessing myself. Like, maybe I'm being too harsh?" the mom shared on Reddit.
My son is on the autism spectrum. Our public school system fails these kids
Inclusive learning means creating an educational environment where all students can participate fully.
Autism: Scientists shine light on mystery of why more boys have condition
Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
Fly Lands on Golden Retriever's Paw, What He Does Next Melts Hearts
"Buley really knows how to brighten up a person's day," the gentle golden retriever's owner told Newsweek.
Coffee during pregnancy may not be as bad for baby as thought
Specifically, is coffee consumption linked autism- and ADHD-like traits in young children?
Neurons different in children with autism, study finds
In children with autism, neurons were found to be differently dense in some areas of the brain, compared to those without autism.
Internet weighs in after mom overhears husband's comment about autistic son
"He might have been bottling up these frustrations to protect the family," one expert told Newsweek.
Obesity during pregnancy doubles autism risk in children, study finds
Autism, ADHD and other behavioral conditions were found to be more likely in children born to overweight mothers.
Mom teaches 7-year-old daughter to "play dead" in event of school shooting
Eeka McLeod said this is an "unfortunate necessity" in America and she would be doing her kids "disservice" not to teach them.
How your dog changes your brain
Petting your dog and gazing into its eyes may cause your brain waves to sync up, researchers found.
I'm an autistic professor—I need rules, but my college broke them
Given the impact on my well-being, this may be the last return to school that I can do.
Elon Musk shares theory that only 'alpha males' should vote
Elon Musk's repost of a controversial theory about democracy has drawn attention to the idea.
Teacher arrested accused of putting 3-year-old in chokehold
The teacher denied allegations of child abuse that a fellow educator says they witnessed.
Heartbreaking update on missing autistic 8-year-old boy in Texas
The body of 8-year-old Ryan Akagbusi, missing since early Sunday, was found in a lake near his home.
Why are children with autism at a higher risk of drowning?
Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children, who are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers.
Autism study finds link with plastic exposure during pregnancy
This work could contribute to understanding of "part of the autism puzzle."
Major update on missing 5-year-old autistic boy who wandered off from party
Rescuers recovered 5-year-old Matthew Glynn's body from a canal after he went missing from his birthday party. The community's search ended in tragedy.
Florida teen who savagely beat teacher over Nintendo Switch learns fate
Brendan Depa, now 18, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by 15 years probation for brutally attacking a teacher's aide in February 2023.
Scientists may have discovered the cause of autism
A new study has uncovered a link between autism risk and umbilical cord fatty acids.
Body found in search for missing autistic boy in Maryland
Fawzan Hassan, an autistic non-verbal child was found in a pond, yards away from the park where he went missing.
Brain microstructure may show why men are prone to autism and women anxiety
The findings may support the development of sex-specific interventions for more effective mental-health therapies in the future.
Major update on missing autistic boy who wandered away from Orlando resort
Rakim Akbari, a 3-year-old autistic boy, was found dead in an Orlando resort pond after a massive search.
Autism study finds link with pregnancy diet
The study is the first of its kind to assess overall prenatal diet quality among a large sample size of expectant mothers.