Month: August 2023

It is now some four and a half years ago that Langdon’s excellent outgoing CEO, Neil Taylor, and I met to discuss what seemed then to be a distant prospect of merger. Neither of us had any concept of the literally tens of thousands of hours it would take to bring what seemed to be…

Children with gender diversity and ASD reported more internalized negative feelings and suicidality compared to their typical development peers. Source: Rosemary Ketchum/Pexels In January of 2023, research published in the Journal of Autism released the latest evidence in a question that scientists have spent more than a decade trying to empirically prove: Is gender diversity…

Credit: Htc Erl/Pixabay. Fresh insights into the genes that cause the neurological disorder could open new routes for the prevention and perhaps even reversal of symptoms. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that has been intensely investigated since the mid-20th century. It’s estimated that ASD affects around 1 in 100 children and…

Kisharon and Langdon, two leading organisations dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, have announced their merger after a rigorous two-year process. The newly formed entity, Kisharon Langdon, aims to offer the best possible opportunities for the Jewish learning disability and autism community to thrive. The merged organisation will be better placed to…

Photo Credit: Free image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay University of Haifa researchers have discovered a significant association between autism and an accelerated development of neurons during the embryonic stage. The findings shed new light on the potential origins of autism and open up possibilities for new treatments. An estimated 75 million people have autism…

The evening was supposed to be a special one for Christine Gallinaro and her son. They had tickets for Disney’s “Elemental” at Showtimes at Cinemark Hazlet 12 in Monmouth County, N.J. Gallinaro’s son, who is 15 years old, is nonverbal and has autism. He loves watching most movies until the end, often insisting they stay…

Credit: Unsplash+ A new study reveals alarming suicide rates and self-harm behaviors among autistic doctors. The study, led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University, and Autistic Doctors International, found that a quarter (24%) of autistic doctors have attempted suicide, over three-quarters (77%) have considered it, and nearly half (49%) have engaged in…

Devices have become a crucial part of contemporary life. They offer incredible benefits, from helping us maintain connections to providing practical tools for day-to-day existence. If you have children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), technology can provide additional advantages, helping them navigate their experience’s challenges. Nevertheless, it’s essential to recognize that focusing too heavily on…

The COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation measures changed how people accessed health care services and engaged in their communities. Access to appropriate services and accommodations help autistic individuals in maintaining employment, pursuing education, caring for their health and establishing independence. Because autistic people often have greater health care needs than non-autistic peers, the pandemic-related changes in…