Mar. 6, 2026
Trump's Unproven Autism Claims Influenced Care, Study Finds
Tylenol orders dropped, leucovorin prescriptions rose after President's comments, despite criticism from doctors.
Mar. 5, 2026
New Therapeutic Hope for Rett Syndrome
Researchers find potential treatment by increasing levels of mutant MeCP2 protein
Mar. 5, 2026
Leucovorin Prescriptions Surge After White House Autism Claim
Parents scramble to find the drug as demand outpaces supply
Mar. 4, 2026
TLI Selects Higher Logic to Power Community Collaboration on the Autism Knowledge Gateway
The Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation partners with Higher Logic to enable real-time discussion and knowledge sharing on its digital autism research hub.
Mar. 4, 2026
CDC Admits No Studies Proving Vaccines Given in First 6 Months Don't Cause Autism
Attorney Aaron Siri exposes lack of evidence behind CDC's long-held claim that vaccines don't cause autism
Mar. 3, 2026
Doctors' Distrust of Insurers Slows Instant Prior Authorization, CMS Chief Oz Says
Oz cites doctors' concerns about insurers misusing data as a key barrier to real-time prior authorization approvals.
Mar. 3, 2026
HHS Finds Up to $600M in 'Improper' Medicaid Payments for Autism Services
Audits in four states reveal billing errors in 100% of claims examined
Mar. 3, 2026
Experts Call for Better Support to Prevent Autism Suicides
Study finds inequalities across education, employment, and healthcare contribute to higher suicide rates among autistic individuals.
Mar. 2, 2026
Medicaid Cuts Threaten In-Home Care for Disabled Iowans
Families face battles to keep loved ones out of institutions as state reduces funding for home-based services
Mar. 2, 2026
Disabled Iowans Face Cuts to Home Care Services
Families fear institutionalization as Trump-era Medicaid changes take effect
Feb. 26, 2026
Mahzi Therapeutics Doses First Patient in Pitt Hopkins Syndrome Gene Therapy Trial
MZ-1866 aims to address underlying disease biology for rare genetic disorder
Feb. 25, 2026
Surgeon General Nominee Faces Scrutiny on Vaccines, Autism, and Psychedelics
Dr. Casey Means addressed concerns from senators on a range of health issues during her confirmation hearing.
Feb. 25, 2026
Evidence-Based Autism Therapies That Can Help Your Child
Proven treatments like ABA, speech, and occupational therapy can benefit kids with autism, while 'cures' and unproven therapies can be unsafe
Feb. 25, 2026
SPARK NS Selects Nine Projects to Receive Up to $18 Million in Funding for Autism and Parkinson's Research
The nonprofit organization's translational research program now includes 22 projects eligible for up to $44 million in total funding.
Feb. 25, 2026
Tourette's Syndrome Tics Cause Anguish and Controversy
Involuntary outbursts of offensive language can be jarring, but experts say isolating those with Tourette's is unfair.
Feb. 25, 2026
Rare Tourette Tics Face Harsh Stigma
John Davidson's involuntary outburst at BAFTA awards highlights misunderstanding of Tourette syndrome's most shocking symptom.
Feb. 25, 2026
Dealing with the Anguish of Tourette's Outbursts
Verbal or physical tics can be a daily struggle, and the hurt they may cause others is a constant concern.
Feb. 25, 2026
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Expands Services in Arizona, Opens Four New Phoenix Locations
CARD® is opening 4 new centers, hiring 200+ staff, and offering immediate autism services with no waitlist statewide.
Feb. 25, 2026
Maine Audit Finds $45.6M in Improper Autism Payments
Retired physician says documentation issues, not fraud, behind majority of improper claims
Feb. 24, 2026
Maryland Pushes Bipartisan Bills to Protect Wandering Individuals
Legislation aims to improve police response and access to tracking devices for those with autism, dementia
