Former President Obama sharply criticised President Trump, calling out his claims linking Tylenol to autism as false and warning that such misinformation undermines public health. Obama highlighted the risks of spreading unverified medical claims amid a precarious global moment.
25 September,2025 09:26 PM IST
April is considered to be World Autism Awareness Month. In India, a team of 4 women has started a one-of-its-kind movement called 'Not That Different. ‘Not That Different’ is the first-ever children-led movement in India that aims to make neuro-diverse kids feel accepted and included. Mid-Day spoke to Nidhi Mishra, Mugdha Kalra, Archana Mohan, and Aayushi Yadav, the women behind ‘Not That Different. Watch this video for more!
08 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
On February 17, 12-year-old Jiya Rai created history. In an exceptional feat, Jiya swam 36 kilometers in the Arabian Sea to create awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Living with the ailment herself, Jiya undertook the unprecedented feat and swam the distance from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India in 8 hours and 40 minutes, setting a Guinness World Record for being the youngest girl with ASD to swim 36 km in open waters. Mid-day spoke to Jiya and her parents and got a closer look at her inspiring journey. Watch this video for more.
25 February,2021 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai
On World Autism Day, here's the heart-rending story of Heramb, who was abandoned by his parents when he was eight months. Story by: Vinod Kumar Menon, mid-day
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