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Judge Strikes Down Lawsuits Linking Tylenol to Autism, ADHD
A federal judge has struck down hundreds of lawsuits filed against the makers of Tylenol and generic acetaminophen.
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Nova Scotia boy sends Christmas kindness in return for birthday wishes
A Nova Scotia boy has been mailing out thousands of Christmas cards this holiday season, returning the favour after he received hundreds of cards for his birthday.
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On A Positive Note: Flynn the Therapy Dogs Helps Kids With Disabilities
On A Positive Note: Therapy Dog.
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On A Positive Note: Gym For Autistic Boxers Goes Up in Flames, Owner Calls On Public for Help
On A Positive Note: Gym For Autistic Boxers Goes Up in Flames, Owner Calls On Public for Help
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Oregon Parents Battle Shortened School Days
Khloe Warne, a 12-year-old with autism and ADHD, spends her time seeking new books at her local library instead of attending school. She used to hang out at her parents' bakery in Grants Pass, Oregon, instead of seeing her close friend....
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On a Positive Note: Biz Gives People on the Spectrum Shot at Equal Employment
Spectrum Designs, an apparel and merchandise company, has a mission to provide careers to people living with autism.
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Hair of child who lives with autism cut without permission
A Toronto family wants answers after their child’s hair was cut by an educational assistant at school without permission. The nine-year-old lives with autism and the parents say the incident has traumatized him.
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Okay! director and ASD Band members on authentic storytelling
Director Mark Bone and ASD Band members Jackson Begley and Rawan Tuffaha talk about their new documentary Okay!
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Job fair for Canadians with autism aims to help solve labour shortage
Amid a labour shortage across Canada, the founders of a job fair for people with autism are hoping more employers consider hiring from the neurodiverse talent pool.
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Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism
"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."
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UK mum to autistic kid works to overcome stigma in her community
Autism is a developmental disorder with a wide spectrum. No two cases are the same - some people never speak, others are anxious, while some may be socially distant.
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Guilty verdict means life behind bars for Toronto van attacker, lawyer predicts
After being found guilty on all 26 first-degree and attempted murder charges, Alek Minassian, the man responsible for the deadly Toronto van attack in 2018, will spend the rest of his life in jail, says criminal defence lawyer Karen...
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Toronto van attack defence shows misunderstanding of autistic people in society
Kim Sauder, a PhD student in disability studies at York University, says the fact that Minassian's defence brought up his autism as a reason for not being criminally responsible speaks to how little people know and understand about those...
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Survivors, families relieved by guilty verdict in Toronto van attack
Some victims' families and people injured in the 2018 van attack in Toronto say they're relieved Alek Minassian was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder.
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NWT starts vaccinating people with Down syndrome, autism
NWT has started vaccinating people with developmental disabilities, but advocates say they should be a bigger priority in Canada as they are more vulnerable to getting sick.
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Ontario schools for special needs students stay open despite lockdown
Schools for special needs students aren't closing despite Ontario's new lockdown measures — and that's a worry for teachers and staff who work in them.
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Autism defence presented at Toronto van attack trial
A forensic psychiatrist testified in court Monday about whether Alek Minassian's autism could be a reason to find him not criminally responsible for the deaths of 10 people in the Toronto van attack, a potential finding the autism...
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Alek Minassian’s father testifies his son didn’t understand consequences of his actions
Alek Minassian’s father testified that his son, who has been diagnosed with autism, didn’t understand the consequences of his actions. Minassian is on trial to determine if he is criminally responsible for the deadly 2018 Toronto van...
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What virtual learning is like when you have autism
This teen is taking her senior year of high school classes online because her parents are immunocompromised. Clara Kirby-McIntosh, who has autism, gets real about the challenges she’s facing with online learning and why having a routine...
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'Real Autism' in Poland | Al Jazeera Close Up
Bartek ‘doesn’t have a problem’ and isn’t ‘sick’. He has Asperger’s and is on a mission to challenge stereotypes.
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How has coronavirus isolation affected the autistic?
Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.
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Coronavirus lockdowns affecting people with autism
Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.
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How are coronavirus lockdowns affecting people with autism?
Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.
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Splish Splash opens early for members of the Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of the Autism Society of America
The Calverton water park will offer members and their families two hours within the park before guests arrive for the day to enjoy the rides and attractions stress-free.