Month: August 2023
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Short eye-opening video shows the world through the eyes of a kid with autism
Imagine everything you’d experience while strolling through a mall — the smells, the sights, the things to touch… Now imagine all of those feelings and sensations times, like, a hundred. For many people with autism, overstimulation is their reality. Being over- or undersensitive when processing sensory information (like sights and smells) is common for people…
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Organoids clarify autism in developing brain
Two distinct neurodevelopmental abnormalities that arise just weeks after the start of brain development have been associated with the emergence of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study. And, researchers say, the specific abnormalities seem to be dictated by the size of the child’s brain, a finding that could help doctors and researchers to…
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The Transformative Power of Autism Assistance Dogs and Facility Dogs
Dogs for Better Lives Programs Pave the Way for Children and Their Families The bond between a child and a dog is often one of the most heartwarming things to see. The special connection takes on an even greater significance when it comes to Autism Assistance Dogs and Facility Dogs. Beyond a furry friend, these…
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Parenting a Child with Autism: The Evolution of Wants, Needs, and Happiness
When you have a child diagnosed with autism, it’s not about you as the parent. At least that’s what we are told. Your sole focus becomes helping your child. Getting them the help they need. Services. Supports. Therapies. Education. And so on. That’s the role of a parent. And that’s how it should be. But…
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New test taps nose pokes as a proxy for social motivation in mice | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Nosing around: Mice that receive a social reward after poking their noses in a hole (top) tend to spend more time near that hole compared with controls given no reward (bottom), position heatmaps show. A new assay measures how much effort a mouse exerts to interact with another mouse and gauges the animal’s level of…
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Her Mom Didn’t Want Her To Go On Vacation Without Her Brother, Who Has ASD, But She Said That She Didn’t Care About Her Brother’s Feelings And Wished He Was Never Even Born
When this 16-year-old woman’s brother, who is now 9, was born, her parents didn’t have much time for her anymore. Then, things got even worse after her brother turned 3 and was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since then, her mom has always been extremely busy with her brother, and her dad is barely…
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Mayo Clinic ‘mini-brain’ study reveals possible key link to autism
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a critical role in how the brain communicates and functions. The specific cells are known as excitatory cortical neurons. The new study is…
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Isabella Tichenor, a 10-yr old who had autism, died by suicide after bullying. Now, a Utah school district has to pay
The family said they had reported the bullying to teachers and administrators, who hadn’t stopped the harrasment. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah school district has agreed to pay $2 million to the family of a Black, autistic 10-year-old girl who killed herself after being harassed by her classmates. The family of Isabella “Izzy”…
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People with autism are more likely to engage in self-harm: Study
Autistic people are at a much higher risk of self-harm leading to emergency care or suicide, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. In particular, the study found, autistic females had an 83% increased risk of self-harm compared to non-autistic females, while for males, the increased risk compared to non-autistic individuals was…
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Autism Teaching Strategies
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been a topic of discussion and research within the education and health sectors. When it comes to education, finding evidence-based autism teaching strategies is so important. With a myriad of research suggesting various methods, learn more about some of the most effective approaches to teaching students with autism, combining…