Tennessee Inmate to Be Executed Despite Ethical Health Concerns

Lawyers for Byron Black, found guilty of three murders, have argued that an execution may be more painful because of his heart implant.

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Trisomy 18 Was Once Seen as Too Lethal to Treat. Some Kids Are Now Surviving.

Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an incredible amount of effort.

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The D.E.I. Industry, Scorned by the White House, Turns to ‘Safer’ Topics

To avoid government scrutiny, companies are asking for fewer trainings focused on race and gender and more on neurodivergence and generational differences.

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Long Effort to Ban Shocks as an Autism Treatment Faces Uncertainty

Regulators seeking to end the use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities have been swept into the government upheaval under President Trump.

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Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

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A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers

A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.

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