I'm interested in learning more about the effects of Long COVID on the autistic community. Does anyone have an experience with it that they would like to share? Thanks in advance, and feel free to repost so we can get the largest possible sharing of information!

The extreme male brain theory of autism applies more strongly to females www.psypost.org/the-extreme-...

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment edition.cnn.com/2026/03/11/h...

Headlines I never thought I'd see - just Wow "Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs" Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’ www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Does anyone really think it is trendy? Some parents think it's fashionable to have a child 'on the spectrum'. They should see my son smashing his head against the wall HT @PaulWhiteleyPhD www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/fa...

'Why theme parks need to be autism-friendly' www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

A mother who feared for her autistic son's safety whenever she left the house was determined to create a device that meant he could live his life to the fullest. What do you think of this idea? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

That we are all the same. We aren't. That if we can mask it public we don't need help. We often do. That everyday is equally easy or difficult. They are not. That autism symptoms are static through life. They are not, especially for AFAB people! Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause change a lot!

What myths about autism is it important to dispell?

The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: ‘My chest feels like it’s collapsing’ - lots of neurodiverse folks get this. Do you? How does it manifest? www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Father whose 12-year-old son has special educational needs has said they do not have time to wait for his future to be resolved Kieron's son who is autistic and ADHD, currently attends a mainstream school under the terms of his EHCP HT @PaulWhiteleyPhD www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Research alert: Long-read genome sequencing uncovers new autism gene variants www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Increasing fitness leads to a bigger brain boost following exercise www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Research alert: Long-read genome sequencing uncovers new autism gene variants www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Learning You review – faith-stuffed autism road trip drama sets off to find father-son connection This sappy and ill-conceived tale about an architect, his autistic son and a lifesize toy bear suffers from sanctimonious religious messaging and dreadful dia www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

“Even adult brains remodel themselves” ... Successfully identified how “sensory checkpoint” upgrades in adulthood for the first time in the world www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

She is wrong. I’m late diagnosed & not because “mild” or “masking”. First intervention in school age 6, first psychologist aged 10, placed in a EBD school aged 12, psychiatric unit age 13. She needs to recognise they misdiagnosed girls like me. you can be sure as hell we always existed. #Autistic

Uta Frith: I no longer think autism is a spectrum The autism spectrum has widened to the point of collapse, affecting how teachers should support autistic pupils in the classroom, www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Neither of our autistic children have thrived in mainstream. No it's worse. They've been traumatised & suffered devastating impact on their mental health.

The feminisation of autism - Overdiagnosis hurts teenage girls. This article strikes me as wrong but it's not my field. What do folks think about it? unherd.com/2026/03/the-...

Mainstream schools are not beneficial for all Send children - what is your take? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Not all ADHD is the same: Brain imaging study reveals two distinct types www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

When a helpful brain signal gets stuck: A new clue in autism biology www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Mizzou researchers explore why autistic folks may be more likely to get Parkinson’s disease www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Mizzou researchers explore why autistic folks may be more likely to get Parkinson’s disease www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Autism and ADHD referrals extended after halt www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Improve education and transitional support for autistic people to prevent death by suicide, say experts www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Even adult brains remodel themselves” ... Successfully identified how “sensory checkpoint” upgrades in adulthood for the first time in the world www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: ‘My chest feels like it’s collapsing’ - lots of neurodiverse folks get this. Do you? How does it manifest? www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

The Send system is in crisis – but what should change look like? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Poorly regulated clinics in England are putting children with ADHD at risk, warn doctors Private providers accused of prescribing powerful stimulants without examining young patients properly www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Georgia State experts to help lead landmark study of profound autism Researchers with Georgia State University, the Marcus Autism Center and Emory University are partnering to uncover the causes of profound autism and improve treatment outcomes www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for everyone www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles? Parents and teachers will be wondering what resources ministers can secure for Labour’s revamp of system www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Some SEN news from the UK I don't think it is good news, but I want to hear what you think The new special educational needs regime is expected to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Late identified Autistic? Come and join me and Silvia! 6 Week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme starting 6th March with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social Fully funded for Irish participants thanks to Rethink Ireland. (Open for international participants - subsidised places)

Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns Education leaders and MPs say the government needs to be careful about the mental health impact on leaders and teachers in the already overstretched sector. Teachers - do you agree? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns Education leaders and MPs say the government needs to be careful about the mental health impact on leaders and teachers in the already overstretched sector. Teachers - do you agree? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

What are the Send changes in England likely to cost and what are the hurdles? www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Some SEN news from the UK I don't think it is good news, but I want to hear what you think The new special educational needs regime is expected to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Children with special educational needs have been let down again and again. That ends right now says Bridget Phillipson . This is the lady in charge on SEN education in the UK ! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...