autism

Lauri Love: Living with my autism

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Lauri Love: Living with my autism

Alleged British computer hacker Lauri Love was arrested in 2013 on suspicion of stealing data from the FBI, Nasa and other US agencies. In 2018, he won his appeal against extradition to the US. The judge cited Lauri’s depression and autism as factors in the decision, saying extradition would be “oppressive by reason of his … Read more

For Black Kids, Autism Caught Late in the Game

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For Black Kids, Autism Caught Late in the Game

The solution, according to Geschwind, is a change in how the system handles these children. Greater access to trained professionals is needed, and if a racial or cultural bias exists, it needs to be overcome, he said. The report was published online Aug. 24 in the journal Pediatrics. Dr. Sarabeth Broder-Fingert is an associate professor … Read more