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The first provincial autism action plan of Nova Scotia that will be released in 2026

The highly anticipated Autism Action Plan of Nova Scotia is set to be unveiled in the first half of 2026…

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Inclusivity questioned after N.S. student on autism spectrum told to stay home

A Nova Scotia mother is speaking out after her son was denied his right to an education due to behavioural…

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Left-handedness linked to autism, schizophrenia in major neurological study

Left-handedness and certain neurological disorders could be linked, according to a recent study that analyzed data from over 200,000 individuals.…

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‘I am horrified’: Why autistic people say RFK Jr.’s comments on autism are so dangerous

Autistic individuals have long faced misconceptions and stigma surrounding their abilities and worth in society. The recent comments made by…

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1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, CDC says

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed climbing autism rates among children. In 2022,…

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U.S. autism numbers rose in 2022, according to new CDC report

A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that the rates of autism…

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RFK attributes rise in autism to environmental factors

Autism rates have been on the rise in recent years, with experts attributing the increase to greater awareness and improved…

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RFK Jr. vows to find cause of autism by September — experts have doubts

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred up controversy with his pledge to pinpoint the cause of autism…

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Service dogs helpful for kids with autism, research shows

Having a furry friend can add joy and companionship to anyone’s life, but for children with autism, it can be…

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Family denied Jordan’s Principle funds for Thunder Bay, Ont., girl’s autism therapy fears she’ll stop talking

Patrick Cully and his partner Jamie McGinnis were overjoyed when their daughter Scarlet, who has autism, began speaking thanks to…

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