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Autism

Tylenol pregnancy study contradicts Trump claims on autism link

The Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue's Tylenol to autism in September 2025 and advised pregnant women to avoid it.
The Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue's Tylenol to autism in September 2025 and advised pregnant women to avoid it.

Forum: Strengthen support in mainstream schools for children with different learning needs

Forum: What long-term housing options are there for adults with autism?

Mattel introduces Barbie with autism

Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.
Mattel's new Barbie has elbow and wrist joints, enabling it to make gestures some people with autism use to process sensory information or express excitement.

A decade on, Enabling Village users, tenants optimistic about inclusivity hub’s longevity

The Stroke Support Station at the Enabling Village. Clients and tenants at Enabling Village said they are bullish about its long-term prospects.
The Stroke Support Station at the Enabling Village. Clients and tenants at Enabling Village said they are bullish about its long-term prospects.

WHO reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism

The World Health Organization's vaccine safety committee said new reviews found no link between vaccines and autism.
The World Health Organization's vaccine safety committee said new reviews found no link between vaccines and autism.

The US CDC’s shift on vaccines and autism should alarm the world

A protester calling for the removal of US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control have been adopted by physicians and other health professionals around the world, including in Singapore.
A protester calling for the removal of US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control have been adopted by physicians and other health professionals around the world, including in Singapore.

Doctor left rosy career to start S’pore’s first dedicated clinic for intellectual disabilities

Dr Chen Shiling founded the Happee Hearts Movement, which has served about 500 people with intellectual disabilities since its inception.
Dr Chen Shiling founded the Happee Hearts Movement, which has served about 500 people with intellectual disabilities since its inception.

US CDC adopts Kennedy’s anti-vaccine views on recast website

The CDC’s website previously said “studies have shown there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing autism spectrum disorder”.
The CDC’s website previously said “studies have shown there is no link between receiving vaccines and developing autism spectrum disorder”.

Minor Issues: Where there’s love, there’s hope

Love allows us to sacrifice parts of ourselves so that our children reach their own, individual, customised full potentials.
Love allows us to sacrifice parts of ourselves so that our children reach their own, individual, customised full potentials.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.