Death rates of people with learning disabilities and autism have DOUBLED during Covid-19 crisis 

The NHS has launched an ‘urgent’ review after figures showed death rates of people with learning disabilities and autism have doubled during the Covid-19 crisis.  The dramatic U-turn comes after it had previously reassured the deaths of people in this group had been ‘within expected range’.  Analysis of data by two separate organisations showed that in … Read more

YouTuber Myka Stauffer breaks silence on ‘rehoming’ her five-year-old son with autism

Controversial YouTuber Myka Stauffer is finally addressing the ‘uproar’ over her decision to ‘rehome’ her five-year-old adopted son Huxley. Stauffer apologized for the ‘confusion and pain’ she caused after she and husband James revealed they were placing the son they adopted from China in 2017 in the care of another family. ‘This decision has caused so … Read more

Anti-vaxxer Pete Evans says Australia should flatten the curve of AUTISM

Anti-vaxxer Pete Evans says Australia should flatten the curve of AUTISM instead of coronavirus – after falsely claiming a link between vaccines and behavioural issues in children By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:53 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 31 May 2020 Anti-vaxxer and former My Kitchen Rules judge Pete … Read more

Jean-Christophe Novelli admits he was in denial about the severity of son Valentino’s autism

‘I can clearly see it and it’s not easy’: Jean-Christophe Novelli admits lockdown has woken him up to son Valentino’s extreme autism The celebrated French chef is at home with fiancée Michelle Kennedy and their three children, Jean, 11, Jacques, seven, and three-year old Valentino  Valentino was diagnosed autism in December 2019, little more than … Read more

Katie Price shares sweet video as son Harvey celebrates Autism Dance Day

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Katie Price shared a sweet video of her eldest son Harvey having a blast for Autism Dance Day. The 41-year-old took to Instagram to raise awareness on the day and explained how it’s ‘good for your mental … Read more

Katie Price shares a heartwarming video of son Harvey, 17, dancing for Autism Dance Day

‘It puts a smile on his face!’ Katie Price shares heartwarming video of eldest son Harvey, 17, dancing in the kitchen for Autism Dance Day By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 09:32 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 09:32 BST, 25 April 2020 They are currently self-isolating together in her new £4,250 rented Surrey … Read more

Katie Price posts adorable video of son Harvey dancing to support Autism Dance Day – The Sun

KATIE Price shared an adorable video today of her son Harvey dancing to support National Autism Dancing Day. Katie, 41, melted hearts with the sweet clip of Harvey, 17, spinning around and bopping on the spot in their huge living room at home. 4 Katie Price posts adorable video of son Harvey dancing to support … Read more

MMR vaccine is ‘safe and does not cause autism’, study finds

A vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella is safe and effective, according to a review looking at dozens of earlier studies involving millions of children.  The review, completed by British policy institute Cochrane, involved examining 138 different studies into the vaccine and its side effects including whether there was any evidence it caused autism.  The … Read more

Paddy and Christine McGuinness are transformed into cartoon characters to teach kids about autism

Paddy and Christine McGuinness are transformed into cartoon characters to teach kids about autism in a special episode of children’s TV show By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 10:45 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 10:45 BST, 31 March 2020 Paddy and Christine McGuinness have been transformed into cartoon versions of themselves to appear … Read more

Autism symptoms reduced 50% in children who received fecal transplants, study finds

Fecal transplants drastically reduced autism symptoms in children, according to new research. Symptoms almost halved in 18 children given the treatment – known medically as microbiota transfer therapy. The study builds on the theory that the neurological condition may be rooted in the gut, rather than the brain. Two years after the transplant, children saw … Read more