Global Scans · Autism · Weekly Summary

• The risk of autism spectrum disorder has been predicted in Chinese children using immunological biomarkers (such as gammadeltaT cells) and dietary and behavioral variables, achieving an AUC of 0.905. PubMed Central (PMC)
• If authorized, FloreoRx could become one of the first FDA-authorized therapeutic devices intended to address core social communication challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Yahoo Finance
• Voices such as Jenny McCarthy's have proven to be influential, sweeping fear and distrust into parents' minds by parading as autism experts. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Rising psychological distress among young people is colliding with surging demand for diagnoses of ADHD and autism, with a major UK government-backed review warning that underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis are all occurring at once and reshaping access to care. Medical Republic
• The federal IACC will continue to fulfill President Trump's directive to bring autism research to the 21st century and support breakthroughs in autism diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. STAT
• The US president encouraged mothers to tough it out and go without painkillers to avoid increasing their child's risks of an autism diagnosis. Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Last updated: 21 June 2026