Month: August 2023
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Two well-studied autism mutations cause social defects in mice. But they’ve now been found to do so through effects outside the brain. How can this be? | Neuroamer
“Autism is about having a pure heart and being very sensitive… It is about finding a way to survive in an overwhelming, confusing world… It is about developing differently, in a different pace and with different leaps,” Trisha Van Berkel. How do genes—DNA, these physical atoms: carbons, hydrogens, and nitrogens—influence our subjective experience of consciousness? And…
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Social skills decline during adolescence for a sliver of autistic youth | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Developmental disparities: Children born to Hispanic, Black, Asian or foreign-born mothers show reduced growth in speech and social skills compared with children born to white mothers. Drazen / Adobe Stock The heterogeneity that characterizes autism also marks its developmental trajectories: The social and communication skills of most autistic children improve over time, but a small…
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What are the benefits of ABA Therapy for Autism?
Having a child with autism comes with many different and unique challenges, but there are various ways to ensure children on the spectrum are happy and fulfilled. One strategy that stands out and is widely recommended to support children with autism is Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, also known as ABA. ABA stands as a therapeutic…
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Rotorua’s Pacific early learning centre appeals for support amid autism challenges – NZ Herald
Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Rotorua’s only Pacific Islands early learning centre is pleading for help from the Ministry of Education as it struggles with funding, resources and a lack of qualified staff. Of the 20 enrolled children, four have been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum and another four are…
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Scammers threaten quality of research survey data | Spectrum | Autism Research News
On a rainy October evening in 2022, Simone Dufresne, a graduate student at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, was looking with dismay at the data from her survey of autistic adults. There were telltale signs of fraud, including in the answers to the open-ended questions. “Some of them were phrased kind of strangely,” she says,…
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Autism, Camping, and a Mother’s Pride
I want to tell you how proud I am of you. When some people think of progress and success, they think of big, huge things. Like winning an award or crossing a finish line first. But as I stood behind you taking this photo, watching you sit calmly staring at the water, I see all…
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LINKED Together – The Autism Helper
As an Autism mom and daughter of a retired first responder, I knew there was a disconnect between the special needs community and those individuals meant to provide support and care in an emergency situations. Just over a year ago, my son experienced frightening medical concerns. Being that an ambulance would have been too overstimulating…
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Spotlight on Tylenol Autism Lawsuits – SaveDelete
Recently, the focus on legality and health has turned sharply towards a contentious subject—the Tylenol autism lawsuits. This article will explore the complexities surrounding these lawsuits, aiming to offer a comprehensive understanding of the claims, concerns, and developments embedded in this intricate landscape. As you delve into this topic, it becomes evident that the spotlight…
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Wait! I Thought Autism Is On A Spectrum… Are There Different Autism Levels?
An autism diagnosis can bring a lot of uncertainty. One of the first things families learn is that it is a spectrum, hence autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But did you know there are different autism levels? Besides being on a spectrum (low to high-functioning autism), not many parents know that the 5th edition of the…
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9 Autism Apps to Support Parents With Autistic Children
Being a parent is hard. Every stage comes with its own set of challenges, whether it’s switching from two naps a day to one, transitioning your big kid into kindergarten, or coaching your teen through friendship troubles. As parents, we’re always searching for ways to support our kids and connect with them while giving them…