Autism

Jason Arday, professor at center of Cambridge plagiarism scandal, found dead at 41

Arday resigned on August 5 after a former Cambridge researcher accused him of plagiarism in his PhD thesis. He denied the allegation but acknowledged making mistakes.

A person walks past Jesus College, where black academic Jason Arday was a Fellow, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, eastern England on August 15, 2026.
A vial of MMR vaccine is prepared at Doctor Gary M. Kramer, MD, PA's Pediatric office on September 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses

U.S. President Donald Trump, with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (L) looking on, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on May 18, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump vaccine policy reversal deepens rift with Health Secretary Kennedy - report

A sign marks the location of the US Department of Health and Human Services headquarters building on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.

US healthcare watchdog announces $5.56 b. in expected savings despite administration fraud claims


US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

Scientists took issue with statements on the website that studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism, arguing that it is "exploiting a quirk of logic."

A sign of the CDC is seen on a podium during the meeting of the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) advisory panel for vaccines convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 25, 2025.

Lihi Lapid on ‘I Wanted to Be Wonderful’: An honest look at raising an autistic child

Lihi Lapid is a best-selling Israeli novelist and author of an essay collection and children’s books, as well as a journalist and photographer who speaks regularly about women’s issues.

LIHI LAPID: Poise via many paths.

Living in an isolated bubble: Autistic Jews after October 7 - opinion

Inclusion cannot be conditional. True solidarity means standing up for all members of the community, especially those at the margins of multiple identities.

A gallery employee poses next to the work by US artist Fred Eversley, Untitled (Parabolic Lens) at the preview of Space Shifters at the Hayward Gallery in London on September 25, 2018

Millions in public funds stolen in large-scale autism fraud scheme

According to the investigation, the main suspect operated through her privately owned company, offering families “assistance” in applying for disability benefits for their children.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Noises can't hurt: A trip with a son with autism two years into the Israel-Hamas War

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: A trip with a son on the autism spectrum, just before the anniversary of the war.

THE WRITER with her son, Danny, who traveled to New York and Washington in September for a family wedding.

'You are not wanted': Trump, RFK Jr. are framing autism as an enemy - opinion

Statements made by President Donald Trump about autism can deepen stigma and endanger lives.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on, makes an announcement linking autism to childhood vaccines and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, in Washington, last week.

US health secretary Kennedy considers adding autism symptoms to vaccine injury program - report

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program shields vaccine manufacturers from most lawsuits and provides a fund to compensate individuals who experience serious reactions to covered vaccines.

US HEALTH and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism

The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.

Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy in New York City, New York, US, September 5, 2025.

Trump's autism breakthrough: What we know so far

"I think it's gonna be a very important announcement. I think it's gonna be one of the most important things that we will do," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump signing an executive order in the Oval Office, Washington, September 19, 2025; illustrative.

Court orders class for autistic children be opened despite Ed.-Min.’s objections

The court also ruled that the Education Ministry’s prevention constituted unlawful discrimination.

 View of an empty classroom at a school in Jerusalem, during a strike, on September 1, 2024.