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Dad loses custody of autistic son after fighting sex change, gets support from Elon Musk

Fox News 22 Mar 2026
A devastated father in Iceland says he was stripped of his parental rights after speaking out against his 11-year-old ...
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I was struggling to understand my autistic son - until we watched an episode of Doctor Who

The Observer 22 Mar 2026
The film Elf is a no-go in our house. My son interprets it as the psychological horror story of a man who is telling the truth but is constantly disbelieved ... It made no difference. My son is autistic and has ADHD – what’s sometimes referred to as AuDHD.
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I was struggling to understand my autistic son - until we watched an episode of ...

The Guardian 21 Mar 2026
The film Elf is a no-go in our house ... I tried to explain that there are no stories without conflict ... My son is autistic and has ADHD – what’s sometimes referred to as AuDHD ... ....
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What I've learned from raising two autistic sons

The Daily Mail 20 Mar 2026
James Hunt's experience of fatherhood turned out to be a million miles from what he anticipated ....
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Kentucky girl was 9th autistic child to drown this year

Courier Journal 20 Mar 2026
These autistic students use hands and spelling to communicate ... So far in 2026, the National Autism Safety Council has confirmed 11 cases where an autistic child died after eloping, or wandering away from a parent or caregiver.
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Cincinnati-area girl was 9th autistic child to drown this year

Cincinnati.com 20 Mar 2026
These autistic students use hands and spelling to communicate ... So far in 2026, the National Autism Safety Council has confirmed 11 cases where an autistic child died after eloping, or wandering away from a parent or caregiver.
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Autistic Winnipeg comedian creates a stage for neurodivergent performers

CBC 19 Mar 2026
Adam Schwartz is the founder and artistic director of Neurohilarity, a Manitoba-based arts organization that promotes neurodivergent artists by giving them the skills and the stage they need to share their voice, he says ... .
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Autistic fans help shape Cambridge Uni comic convention guidance

BBC News 18 Mar 2026
The recommendations aim to make conventions more welcoming, and the guidance also comes in comic form. .
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Special needs aide abused autistic South MS child on school bus, lawsuit says

SunHerald 18 Mar 2026
His arrest came the same day school officials reviewed video from the bus ... .
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Autistic teen’s painting of Chingay fetches RM20k

The Star 18 Mar 2026
AN autistic teenager has captured hearts after his painting of a Chingay procession fetched RM20,888 at a charity auction. Read full story ... .
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New trial suggests CBD oil could lower anxiety in autistic children and reduce parenting stress

PsyPost 18 Mar 2026
A recent study published in the journal Autism Research suggests that cannabidiol oil might help improve certain social behaviors and reduce anxiety in autistic children ... to all autistic children.
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New project to prevent burnout in professionals supporting autistic people (Stichting VU)

Public Technologies 17 Mar 2026
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Man faces rape charges in alleged assault of 7-year-old autistic girl

York Daily Record 17 Mar 2026
Celtic Classic Dog Show takes over York Expo Center ... Rape charges were filed by Northern York County Police against a Florida man for the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old autistic girl ... 19, 2024 ... 11 ...
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Suicide risk in older adults with autistic traits is linked to depression and isolation more ...

PsyPost 16 Mar 2026
New research published in Nature Mental Health suggests that higher rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among older adults with autistic traits are not directly caused by the traits themselves.
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