Year: 2023
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Spotlight on a Cause: Celebrities Who Advocate for Autism Awareness | Mental Itch
Many people want to be famous, while some are committed to keeping their personal lives private. However, some famous people choose to share their personal experiences and issues that they care about to shed light on important causes that do not only impact them but others without the celebrity spotlight. Celebrity culture emphasizes that famous…
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Choosing an Autism Babysitter: 10 Things to Consider
An autism babysitter could be an excellent option for parents who need to know that their child’s special needs are being met. Finding quality child care, whether at a child care center or home, can be challenging when parents seek candidates to meet their child’s needs. A child’s development and safety are of utmost importance,…
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Autism and Christmas: Things That Can Overwhelm Your Child
The holiday season is a time of peace and love for most families. However, autism and Christmas tell a whole different story. “I hate Christmas ” is a familiar refrain in my home. My oldest son and wife utter this phrase often during the holiday season. The truth is, both love a lot about Christmas.…
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Tylenol: Does It Cause Autism during Pregnancy? – Mom Blog Society
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…
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The Barriers to an Adult Diagnosis of Autism
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…
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What Is Autism Advocacy, and Why Is It Important?
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…
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Duffy’s brings in Girl Scouts, Palm Beach School For Autism to ‘Pie It Forward’
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…
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Data and Interventions for Off-Task Behavior – The Autism Helper
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…
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Novel AI System Could Diagnose Autism Much Earlier
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).…
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Joint Attention in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
“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,…