Month: November 2023

The use of pain relievers during pregnancy is a subject of concern for expectant mothers and healthcare professionals. Among the numerous over-the-counter medications available, Tylenol, a brand name for acetaminophen, has come under scrutiny. Recent studies have raised questions about whether Tylenol use during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism in…

Autism The Barriers to an Adult Diagnosis of Autism It can be hard to get diagnosed as an adult; self-diagnosis is a valid choice. Posted November 25, 2023 | Reviewed by Ray Parker Key points Many autistic adults, particularly women and highly intelligent individuals, were undiagnosed as children. There are four main barriers to getting…

For many parents, the autism advocacy journey often begins upon learning of their child’s autism diagnosis. After figuring out what is best for their child, one of the first thoughts is how to make the world a better place for others on the spectrum. In a way, autism parents are often the first and most…

Duffy’s Sports Grill continues to make a difference for homebound seniors in need. The Duffy’s Foundation recently participated in a fundraiser to support the Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches Pie It Forward Thanksgiving program as each pie sold provided a week of meals for homebound seniors in Palm Beach County. The successful Thanksgiving…

Off a learner is off task, they can be demonstrating that behavior in many different ways. Off-task behavior can have the function of access, escape, attention, or a sensory need. Just like any other behavior, we start with our ABC data and meet as a team to analyze the data and hypothesize what the function…

November 21, 2023 — A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain accurately diagnosed children between the ages of 24 and 48 months with autism at a 98.5% accuracy rate, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).…

“Why can’t I play with my brother like other kids my age play with their siblings?” Coming from my older son, Jeremy, that question cut like a knife. The fact is Joey struggles with joint attention. He can only sometimes focus on the same things as everyone else. For joint attention to work with Joey,…

Discover the power of parental support in this episode of ‘The Autism Dad’ podcast. Join us as Tia Hanson shares the uplifting story of her son Trevor, a young man with autism who founded ‘Trev’s Trade Soaps’. This episode celebrates creativity, determination, and the incredible potential within the autism community. A heartwarming tale of success,…

Study finds Korean immigrant mothers struggle to find care for kids with autism Pritzker Hall, which houses some psychology labs at UCLA, is pictured. Researchers from UCLA and California State University, Los Angeles found that Korean American immigrant mothers face certain barriers – including linguistic and cultural barriers – when seeking care for their children…

1 of 2 | A novel artificial intelligence system could diagnose autism much earlier in children, according to research to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago. Photo by Mikhail Nilov/Prexels.com NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (UPI) — A novel artificial intelligence system could diagnose autism…