AUTISM RESEARCH

Jun 15 2025EDUCATION

Making Sport Inclusive: A Look at Training for Professionals Working with Autistic Youth

Working with autistic individuals requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This is especially true for those in sports and exercise fields. A recent project aimed to create a training package for these professionals. The project involved a co-design process, which means it included input from both consumers and stakeholders. The co-design process was led by th...

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Autism: The Privacy Debate in Health Research

The National Institutes of Health is diving into a massive data collection effort. This initiative aims to uncover the causes and potential cures for autism. The plan involves gathering private health records from various sources. These sources include pharmacy chains, hospitals, and even wearable devices like smartwatches. The goal is to create a comprehensive datab...

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Government's Controversial Choice for Autism Study Leader

The government has made a surprising and controversial decision. They have appointed David Geier to head up a new study. This study will look into the already disproven connection between vaccines and autism. Geier is known for his strong skepticism towards vaccines. He has a history of publishing research that is often quickly debunked. This move has raised eyebrows...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

The Unlikely Hiring for a Questionable Study

A recent hiring decision has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy. David Geier, known for his anti-vaccine stance and lack of medical credentials, has been brought on board by the Department of Health and Human Services. His role? A data analyst for a study that aims to revisit the debunked link between vaccines and autism. This move comes despite overwhelming evi...

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

The Role of a Mother's Gut in Preventing Autism

Think about how what a mother eats and how happy she is could affect her baby. New research shows that moms-to-be who take probiotics may help their unborn children avoid autism. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for the body. This is because probiotics can be passed from mother to baby. These good bacteria can help protect a baby's brain f...

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