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Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children

Written by | 21 Nov 2025

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in direct response… read more.

IU researchers find that opioid pain meds prescribed during pregnancy do not cause increased risk of autism or ADHD

Written by | 21 Sep 2025

An Indiana University study brings a comprehensive new perspective to a growing body of evidence suggesting that mild to moderate use of prescribed opioid pain medications during pregnancy… read more.

‘Preventable deaths will continue’ without action to make NHS more accessible for autistic people, say experts

Written by | 20 Sep 2025

Life-saving opportunities to prevent suicide among autistic people are being missed because systemic barriers make it difficult for them to access NHS support during times of mental health… read more.

Autism inpatient collection releases genetic, phenotypic data for more than 1,500 children with autism

Written by | 6 Jul 2025

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) has released phenotypic and genetic data from the Autism Inpatient Collection (AIC), a cohort of more than 1,500 youth participants ages 4 to… read more.

Cannabis extract shows efficacy in treatment of autism

Written by | 10 Apr 2025

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract shows efficacy in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents, researchers report. The findings from a new… read more.

Number of autistic people in England may be twice as high as previously thought

Written by | 2 Jul 2023

The true number of autistic people in England may be more than double the number often cited in national health policy documents, suggests a new study by UCL… read more.

Autistic adults at higher risk of injuries and age-related conditions

Written by | 23 Jun 2023

Older autistic adults have a significantly higher chance of suffering injury, particularly self-inflicted injury, according to a new study. This group also has a higher risk of diabetes,… read more.

Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism

Written by | 29 Apr 2022

Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other… read more.

MU scientist links epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

Written by | 1 Mar 2022

As a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom may… read more.

Is there perceived poor judgment of autistic adults?

Written by | 5 Apr 2021

Autistic adults can be wrongly perceived as deceptive and lacking credibility, Flinders University researchers say, with this working against many caught in the legal system. Ahead of World… read more.

Are autism drugs on the horizon?

Written by | 18 Jan 2021

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified a genetic mutation associated with autism, offering fresh hope for effective therapeutics.  

Telehealth trains parents to improve autism

Written by | 15 Oct 2020

Training parents of children with autism spectrum disorder virtually about early behavioral intervention is an accessible and effective approach during the coronavirus pandemic or in other instances when… read more.

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