Autism

Fact checks, commentary and analysis about Autism

5 September 2024

Scientists have not discovered that ‘autism can be reversed’

A US study published in June was limited in scope, and experts say autism cannot be reversed, or cured.

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16 August 2024

Benefits claims for autism and ADHD have not increased by 200,000

Contrary to claims in the Telegraph, benefits claims for under-18s with autism and ADHD have not increased by 200,000 since Covid.

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8 August 2019

Autism prevalence is up but scientists have consistently found that vaccines don’t cause it

More diagnoses of autism disorders are being made but they are not associated with being vaccinated.

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