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Mum's gambit: Autistic boy gains confidence through street chess

Mum's gambit: Autistic boy gains confidence through street chess

MALAYSIANSKINI | Mother determined to nurture son's talent, one move at a time.
Vaccines, paracetamol not cause of autism - MOH

Vaccines, paracetamol not cause of autism - MOH

Mahathar says substantial evidence from high-quality studies proves no linkage.
UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

US president advises women not to take paracetamol throughout pregnancy.
Autistic student denied by UPU to be enrolled in public uni, says Zambry

Autistic student denied by UPU to be enrolled in public uni, says Zambry

PARLIAMENT | His case is being handled, says the minister.
Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Aniq was said to have a matriculation CGPA of 3.83.
Lack of evidence: Police confirm NFA on autistic boy's alleged abuse case

Lack of evidence: Police confirm NFA on autistic boy's alleged abuse case

Selangor Legal Adviser office decides this after reviewing police findings.
Public must sympathise, understand needs of autistic kids - expert

Public must sympathise, understand needs of autistic kids - expert

Society should not judge special needs children or their parents, doctor says.
Mum claims cop told her to drop report after autistic son beaten at work

Mum claims cop told her to drop report after autistic son beaten at work

She alleges that officer said her son would need to be remanded.
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child

33-year-old accused of committing offence against six-year-old boy.
LETTER | Oral hygiene for those with autism

LETTER | Oral hygiene for those with autism

Those with autism require special attention when it comes oral hygiene.
LETTER | Autism: Towards greater awareness and acceptance

LETTER | Autism: Towards greater awareness and acceptance

Children with ASD often face stigma and are easily marginalised.
Police deny Zayn Rayyan victim of abuse

Police deny Zayn Rayyan victim of abuse

No signs of old injuries, says Selangor police chief.
Cops seek public help to locate missing autistic boy

Cops seek public help to locate missing autistic boy

6-year-old boy last seen at Idaman Apartment, Damansara Damai yesterday afternoon.
Pie It Forward by donating pastry treats to needy kids

Pie It Forward by donating pastry treats to needy kids

Young adults with special needs make the pies, proceeds sent to shelters. 
Activists mark Autistic Pride Day, seek proper representation

Activists mark Autistic Pride Day, seek proper representation

They say shift in autism perception can't be via community efforts alone.
Golden Screen Cinemas continues to champion autism awareness efforts with year-long #LovingAutism campaign

Golden Screen Cinemas continues to champion autism awareness efforts with year-long #LovingAutism campaign

In joint effort with The Hope Project and the National Autism Society of Malaysia, GSC lines up year-long initiatives in support of the autism community.
'Be patient, don't teach': Father of autistic children shares his journey

'Be patient, don't teach': Father of autistic children shares his journey

He reminds parents to stay strong, 'only we can handle our children.'
Govt to form autism council, spur early diagnosis and intervention

Govt to form autism council, spur early diagnosis and intervention

For the welfare of autistic individuals, minister says.
Autism groups hit back at Halimah over Menu Rahmah comment

Autism groups hit back at Halimah over Menu Rahmah comment

They call PN lawmaker's linking of food and autism 'irresponsible'.
MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

MP SPEAKS | Autism: Great deal of stigma and low awareness

No, 'low-quality food' does not cause autism.
Autistic man appeals in suit against school over lack of education

Autistic man appeals in suit against school over lack of education

He is appealing High Court's decision to dismiss his civil action against school, govt. 
LETTER | Education Ministry must make schools safe for our children

LETTER | Education Ministry must make schools safe for our children

The authorities must exercise duty of care.
Court bins autistic man's suit against school and govt over lack of education

Court bins autistic man's suit against school and govt over lack of education

UPDATED 4.50PM | Plaintiff claims defendants failed to provide a secure environment for him to study. 
Autism Behavioral Center Opens New Intervention Centre in Ampang

Autism Behavioral Center Opens New Intervention Centre in Ampang

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