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- How Headphones are Opening the World for New Zealand’s Autistic Community
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Technology
While headphones have historically been viewed as a signal of social withdrawal, for the neurodivergent community, they are a vital tool for inclusion. Advocates and psychologists...
- Virginia Tech research finds AI models reinforce autism stereotypes when providing social advice
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Mental Health
A study presented at the 2026 CHI conference reveals that large language models (LLMs) frequently give restrictive and stereotypical advice to users who disclose an autism diagnosi...
- Hidden Pressures and Workplace Abuse Linked to Wellington Student’s Death
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Crime
A recently released coroner’s report has detailed the significant, invisible burdens carried by Bradford Webster, a 20-year-old Wellington animation student who died by suicide in...
- Caresons Launch Vending for Independence Programme to Help Neurodivergent Youth Start Micro-Businesses
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Asia
William Tan, a father and education consultant, has established Caresons to help special needs youth achieve financial independence through vending machine ownership. The initiativ...
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp Asserts Neurodivergent Talent and Vocational Skills Will Dominate AI Era
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, suggests that traditional educational paths are becoming obsolete, prioritizing neurodivergent individuals and those with vocational training for the fu...
- Families Trapped in Multi-Year Wait for ADHD Assessments Face Severe Emotional and Educational Toll
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Mental Health
A study led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London highlights a systemic crisis within the UK’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Research reveals th...
- UK Families Left in Limbo as ADHD Diagnostic Delays Exceed Two Years for Many Children
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A joint study by the University of Southampton and King’s College London reveals that over 60 percent of children seeking ADHD assessments face waits longer than a year. The resear...
- Monash University Study Identifies Sleep-Like Brain Waves as Key Driver of Attention Lapses in ADHD Adults
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Researchers have discovered that adults with ADHD experience more frequent "sleep-like" brain activity during wakefulness compared to neurotypical individuals. This phenomenon, inv...
- Three Year University of Surrey Study Finds Specialist Resource Centres Narrow Attendance and Achievement Gaps for Autistic Pupils
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Research
A longitudinal study from the University of Surrey reveals that specialist resource centres in mainstream schools significantly enhance academic attainment and school belonging for...
- The Case for Profound Autism: Families Push for a New Medical Classification
Published: Feb 21, 2026
Section: Health
A growing movement of parents and medical professionals is advocating for the formal recognition of "profound autism" as a distinct clinical diagnosis. Proponents argue that the cu...