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TopicAutism

Topic: autism

Autistic people don’t lack emotions. They feel joy differently

The majority of autistic people have sensory processing differences, compared to non-autistic people. This includes finding many of the spaces of modern living painfully loud, bright, and overly populated.

‘Malpractice’—why Supreme Court has barred use of stem cell therapy for autism

The top court cites lack of scientific evidence, ethical violations, and regulatory failures that have pushed desperate families toward unproven interventions for patients with ASD

Aamir Khan announces documentary on parents of Sitaare Zameen Par actors—‘the real stars’

Directed by Shaanib Bakshi, the documentary, Sitaaron Ke Sitaare, explores the challenges parents face while raising children with special needs.

8-yr-old ousted from Delhi school after ‘mild autism’ diagnosis. Her mom moved high court & won twice

HC also asks Department of Education to monitor child’s reintegration and ensure the school provides her a non-discriminatory environment.

Paracetamol linked to autism? As Trump warns pregnant women, here’s what science says

President Trump claimed taking Tylenol, simply known as paracetamol, ‘is no good’ & that pregnant women should ‘fight like hell’ to only take it in cases of extreme fever.

Trump’s claim linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women sparks debate

US President has also questioned existing childhood vaccine protocols, calling for delays in administration of vaccines like the hepatitis B shot, which is currently given to newborns.

Legal battle behind her, 8-yr-old with autism can now return to school. HC upheld her ‘right to belong’

Delhi girl & parents win battle against GD Goenka Public School as HC directs her re-admission into age-appropriate class, underscores constitutional guarantee of inclusive education.

How India Cracked 144-Year-Old World Problem, Built Global Autism Therapy Framework for 90Crore Kids

Rise of Pinnacle Blooms Network, India’s AI-enabled, Women-Led, Universally accessible autism therapy framework, being studied and replicated across continents.

Part 2: Worldwide Roll-Out—India’s Pinnacle Autism Therapy Framework to Empower 90 Crore Kids & Families

Part2: Worldwide Roll-Out—India’s Pinnacle Autism Therapy Framework to Empower 90 Crore Kids & Families

Yoga won’t cure my ADHD, nor will hiding it. Ableism is just like patriarchy or racism

ADHD and autism are not illnesses to be cured or concealed. So what if it is our identity? Do we not have the right to demand humane treatment and live without unfair hassles?

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.