Tag: autism

James McClean marks World Autism Month by meeting young fans

Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and his family have marked World Autism Month at an event in Dublin. The 33-year-old Wrexham player revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with autism. He attended the event alongside his wife Erin and their six-year-old daughter Willow-Ivy, who also has autism. They were hosted by Autism […]

Nick Cannon reveals two-year-old son diagnosed with autism

US comedian and presenter Nick Cannon has revealed the two-year-old son he shares with Abby De La Rosa has been diagnosed with autism. The pair announced the news to mark World Autism Awareness Day, which they said was “beyond meaningful” after their son Zillion Heir was “recently diagnosed” with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Our beautiful […]

What is the youngest age that autism can show up in children?

It’s the start of World Autism Acceptance Week and there are still many common myths people believe about children with autism. Autism is a lifelong disability that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. This means children who have been diagnosed with this particular neurodiversity may process information about their surroundings differently than […]