They’re too open and trusting, especially toward strangers There is the condition that is known as William Syndrome, which is often dubbed the “opposite” of autism. And people with this condition treat strangers as their new best friends. Now, William Syndrome (WS) is giving clues to our evolutionary past and what makes us human. It […]
2 weeks ago
‘I do believe that autism comes from vaccines’ Robert F Kennedy Jr said he will reveal what he claims are the “causes” of autism at a news conference this month. Donald Trump’s US health secretary has launched an inquiry into the root of the neurological condition, which is also widely believed to be partially influenced […]
5 months ago
Influencer Kerri Rivera promotes industrial bleach as a ‘cure’ for autism The social media influencer encourages parents online to give their autistic children chlorine dioxide (CD), a chemical which is often used to bleach textiles and disinfect industrial surfaces. Experts have called her fake cures “sickening” and warn parents of the dangerous and harmful consequences […]
8 months ago
‘I found it very, very hard. It was hard to interact with people’ Former Premier League man Greg Halford fought back the tears as he revealed that he was diagnosed with autism for the first time. Halford made more than 500 appearances during his time as a professional footballer, playing for the likes of Nottingham […]
2 years ago
There’s an educational reason behind the blue pumpkin Pumpkins are one of the most iconic sights of Halloween, with orange Jack-o’-lantern’s seen outside many homes as the end of October approaches. But if you’ve ever seen a blue pumpkin during spooky season, there could be an important reason for this. Blue pumpkins and blue pumpkin […]
2 years ago
She graduated high school at 8 and is now working towards a masters degree A child prodigy, who has an IQ higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, is studying for a master’s degree in engineering – age 11. Adhara Pérez Sánchez reportedly finished elementary school at five, according to Goalcast, then finished middle and […]
2 years ago