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Insurance Denials Are Rising for Key Autism Therapies

Parents seeking autism treatment for their children are facing a growing challenge that extends beyond finding qualified providers. Increasingly, insurance denials are delaying or limiting access to therapies that many healthcare professionals consider medically necessary. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other behavioral health services often require…

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How Autism Diagnoses Are Sometimes Downplayed in Schools

Parents often expect schools to be the first place where developmental concerns are recognized, but that does not always happen. While many educators work hard to support students with autism, some families report that concerns are minimized or attributed to behavior, anxiety, or immaturity instead. This can delay evaluations, accommodations,…

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2026 Wildfire Smoke Has Already Hit 12 States, and Researchers Link PM2.5 Exposure to Pregnancy and Heart Risks

2026 wildfire season burned 2.4M acres by June — double the 10-year average. Smoke linked to preterm birth, autism risk, and CVD deaths across 30+ states.

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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.

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Dane’s payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back

Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key services

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How to Respond When a School Delays an Autism Evaluation

Parents often expect schools to move quickly when concerns about a child’s development are raised, but that is not always what happens. Long wait times, staffing shortages, and scheduling challenges can delay an autism evaluation, leaving families feeling frustrated and uncertain. While delays are common across the United States, parents…

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The “Late Diagnosis” Wave: 5 Autism Signs Often Missed Until Middle School

Many children who are eventually diagnosed with autism do not receive that diagnosis during their preschool or elementary years. Instead, some families first begin seeking answers when the social and academic demands of middle school become more complex. This growing pattern has sparked conversations about the “late diagnosis” wave, especially…

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The Hidden Costs of an Autism Diagnosis: 7 Expenses Families Face

Receiving an autism diagnosis can be a turning point for families. For many parents, the diagnosis provides answers, access to support services, and a clearer path forward. However, what often catches families off guard are the autism diagnosis costs that begin to accumulate long after the initial evaluation. From therapy…

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New Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition

“The autism diagnosis has dramatically increased. It's alarming,” a netizen said.

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Screening all 3- and 4-year-olds for developmental delay makes sense. But diagnosing autism is different

Every child in Victoria will be offered free screening for developmental delay under a plan the state government announced last week.

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Camilla Thurlow says daughter Nora has been suffering from ‘seizure-type events’

Thurlow revealed last year that Nora, now four, had been diagnosed with autism and was non-verbal.

Evening Standard

Why Children With Autism Often Struggle With Summer Transitions

Summer break is often associated with freedom, family vacations, and a break from school routines. However, for many families raising children with autism, the season can bring unexpected challenges instead of relaxation. The abrupt shift from structured school days to less predictable schedules can create anxiety, emotional distress, and behavioral…

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FED:Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

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Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

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Why Some Families Are Paying Thousands for Autism-Friendly Summer Care

For many families, summer break brings excitement, travel plans, and outdoor activities. For parents of children with autism, however, summer often creates a different challenge: finding safe, supportive care when school-based services are unavailable. Across the United States, many families are paying thousands of dollars for autism-friendly summer care programs…

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Autistic children being injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr

Desperate US parents paying up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogus

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‘Autistic kids are being experimented on’: inside America’s booming market for unproven stem cell infusions

Feeling abandoned and overwhelmed, families are turning to controversial new therapies backed by the US health secretary

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VIC:Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

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Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

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7 Skills Autism Parents Say Their Children Lose Over Summer Vacation

Summer break is a welcome change for many families, but for parents of children with autism, it can also bring unique challenges. When structured school schedules, therapy sessions, and daily routines pause, some children experience what experts call autism summer regression. Research shows that children with autism are more vulnerable…

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Australian-first plan to spot autism, ADHD in schools

Parents and teachers could benefit under a state election pitch to place specialists in prep classes to assess, refer and diagnose neurodivergent students.

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'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted

Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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5 Questions Parents Should Ask Before Enrolling a Child With Autism in Camp

Summer camp can be a rewarding experience for children with autism, offering opportunities to build friendships, develop independence, and explore new interests in a structured environment. However, not every camp is equipped to meet the unique needs of autistic children. According to the CDC, autism spectrum disorder affects approximately 1…

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Scientists Just Discovered Specific Gut Bacteria That May Protect Babies Against Autism and ADHD — And Parents in New York Can Act on This Science Today

A groundbreaking study found that specific infant gut bacteria may help protect against autism and ADHD, opening new paths for prevention research.

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Parents Fear This Summer Break Could Undo Months of Autism Progress

For many families, summer break is a welcome change of pace filled with vacations, outdoor activities, and a break from school routines. But for parents of children with autism, the long stretch away from structured learning can bring a different emotion: concern. Many worry that autism progress achieved through months…

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