The dean of King’s College in Cambridge, England, apologized to a family who was asked to leave a church service at the college because their autistic boy was making noise. The Guardian
An autistic writer speaks out against ‘cures’ for autism and the anti-vaccination movement. Vox
Many traits associated with autism can be viewed as strengths. Scientific American
The U.S. National Institutes of Health intends to strengthen its sexual harassment policies. Science
A global survey on vaccine safety reveals that trust in institutions is as important as trust in science. The Guardian
Leaders of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and a World Health Organization advisory committee on gene editing say there’s no clear way to regulate gene editing in all countries. STAT
The United Kingdom’s Harwell Institute, which includes a prominent genetics research center, is facing closure. The Guardian
A new book explores the layers of racism in scientific constructs of race. Nature
Autism and the arts
A documentary film chronicles 17 Icelandic women with autism. IMDb
A nonverbal autistic artist will have his work featured at a Boston gallery next month. CBS Boston
Job moves
Autism researcher Eilidh Cage has announced her move to Scotland’s University of Stirling, scheduled for 2020. Twitter
Developmental neuroscientist Meghan Swanson has set up her new laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas. Baby Brain Lab
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