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Boris Johnson and Autism: Should We Be Cautious About Self-Diagnosis?

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sparked controversy by describing himself as “a bit spectrumy” during a wide-ranging interview on the Rosebud podcast. Reflecting on his childhood, familial relationships, and personality, Johnson speculated that he might exhibit traits associated with autism, such as struggling to perceive others’ feelings. While

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Gregg Wallace, Autism, and Misrepresentation: Setting the Record Straight

Recently, MasterChef co-presenter Gregg Wallace stepped away following allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour spanning 17 years. These claims involve multiple individuals, including broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who reported Wallace’s use of “sexualised language” during filming. In response, it is reported that Wallace suggested that his actions may be linked

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Autistic Abuse Case Must Never Happen Again

By Seema Flower As the mother of an autistic child and someone with ADHD myself, the revelations from the recent BBC article about the abuse at Whitefield School were particularly distressing to watch. The videos showing children in acute distress, being thrown to the floor, locked in padded rooms, or

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