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US plans massive health database to study autism – will it work?

The US government’s proposal for a vast health database to study autism could improve our understanding of the condition – but there is a risk it could do more harm than good

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A new picture of autism in girls is emerging, says Gina Rippon

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It is time to close the autism diagnosis gender gap

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A group of teen girls and their coach in a huddle, discussing game play

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A revolutionary new understanding of autism in girls

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Apr 13, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; A Autism Acceptance banner is displayed before a match between Chicago Fire FC and the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports - 23018299

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Nine profiles of neurodiverse people reveal rich and creative worlds

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What neurodiversity means for psychiatrists and the people they help

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Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise children’s risk of ADHD and autism

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Simon Baron-Cohen: Why autism and invention are intimately related

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Simon Baron-Cohen: Why autism and invention are intimately related

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Some autistic children may prefer cats as they don’t hold eye contact

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Some autistic children may prefer cats as they don’t hold eye contact

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Autism is a condition that influences how people see and interact with the world. It can affect communication and understanding social stimuli, but can also involve keen attention to detail and exceptional memory

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Autism isn't a defect – here's why we should embrace neurodiversity

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How signals from the heart influence our thoughts, emotions and memory

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People with autism are less likely to fall for an out-of-body illusion

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Anna Remington: Is autism a gift?

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