Month: September 2023

Building concern: Developmental delay is thought to be increasing in Australia, although data tracking it over time is lacking. Anglea Auclair / Getty Images Bruce Bonyhady is often described as the architect of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is co-chair of the panel reviewing it. He spoke last week about the sustainability challenges…

Staff at a private school in Maryland broke the leg of a boy with autism as they restrained him, according to a lawsuit filed against the school and Frederick County Public Schools. Video recorded in March 2022 shows staff members at the Strawbridge School in Baltimore County surrounding the 10-year-old boy in a hallway. He…

When autistic children are interested in something and talk about it constantly, parents and others wonder if autism and narcissism are linked. Although having a passion and discussing it with others is great, especially when they listen, but would that qualify that individual as a narcissist? It can be daunting when little Johnny or Susie…

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Taking care: Male prairie vole pups raised by highly attentive parents have different expression levels of 321 genes in the brain, some of which are linked to autism. Courtesy of Aubrey M. Kelly Male prairie voles are more sensitive to early-life parenting than female voles are, according to a new study. The male pups are…

Nicole White from Instagram’s Raising Raymie returns to share her insights on helping autistic kids make transitions and adjust to new routines. Using real-life examples from preparing her son for the new school year, Nicole offers practical tips and strategies for parents. Tune in to arm yourself with the tools you need to make your…

President and director of clinical medicine, KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation In 2021, an experimental drug trial for a rare form of epilepsy ended in tragedy. The two 2-year-olds taking the drug — Valeria Schenkel and Lucy Greenblott — developed hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain, and Valeria died as a result, according to The…

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If you’re a parent whose child has been diagnosed with autism, you’ve probably considered ABA therapy. And why shouldn’t you? ABA is grounded in decades of research and practice, offers a structured approach to address ASD challenges, and aims to facilitate meaningful progress in the lives of children on the spectrum. But while ABA can…