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President Trump promoted unproven medical claims about Tylenol and vaccines, linking them to autism without evidence. Speaking alongside vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., he advised pregnant women and parents to avoid recommended medications, drawing widespread criticism from medical experts and scientists

The walkathon featured a range of inclusive activities such as an energetic dance HIIT session led by Vijaya Tupurani, engaging storytelling by Sudha Ramani, and an entertaining puppet show by Rohini Jayanthi. Families were welcomed by a lively carnival atmosphere, complete with games and creative stalls that fostered joy, connection, and community celebration.

As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, the persons with benchmark disability mean, a person with 40 or more per cent of a specified disability

Behavioural therapy comprises major part of early intervention along with medication: Expert

ASD has been linked majorly to a mutation in the MEF2C gene -- errors in which leads to problems with crucial development processes in the brain.

The findings, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, showed that children with a higher genetic susceptibility to ASD used devices with screens longer (3 hours a day or 4+ hours a day) from early childhood.

Pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder

The research combined cutting-edge brain imaging with genetic research to better understand ASD's effects in girls.

Parents often become concerned about a child by 18 months as language development does not occur as expected.

The NGO aims to support families of children and family members touched by Autism, Down Syndrome and other disabilities

More than half of individuals with one of four genetic conditions had significant autistic symptoms, despite not qualifying for formal diagnosis, said researchers from Cardiff University.