Year: 2023

Autistic children might have a different way of playing games than their peers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t love playing. Playing can mean anything: tabletop games, sensory bins, fidgets, and more, regardless of whether the child has autism. However, keeping autistic children engaged is easier said than done. You need games created explicitly for…

Professor Masato Yoshizawa conducting research. Photo Courtesy: UH Stereotypic repetitive behaviors are common in people with autism. They include body rocking, toe tapping, hand flapping, spinning objects and more, and are generally observed when people are under stress and/or having carbohydrate-rich meals, according to the latest research. A new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public-impact…

When I meet recently diagnosed autistic people—either those who have been formally diagnosed or those who have chosen to self-diagnose—they often ask me: How should I share my diagnosis? Many autistic people feel validated by a diagnosis because they finally have an explanation for the difficulties they’ve faced throughout their lives. They’re ready to move…

When it comes to Halloween and autism….whew, there is a lot of advice out there. And have you noticed a lot of it is really intense? Like almost intimidating. A lot of it makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong as a parent. Blue buckets. Signs. Saying trick-or-treat. Everyone should get candy. Do this.…

Introduction: Navigating Parenthood’s Joyful Challenges Ah, the joys of parenthood! A journey filled with smiles, sleepless nights, diaper adventures, and the sweet sound of baby gurgles and cries. If you’re a parent, you’re undoubtedly familiar with this rollercoaster ride, and if you’re a new parent, welcome to the enchanting world of babyhood. Amidst the precious…

ALL GHOULS GALA 2023 for Autism Care Today was on Saturday, October 28, 2023. We had a spooktacular evening with frights, fun, and fabulous costumes at our haunted gathering. Embed from Getty Images Lending Your Voice Honorees: Dr. Temple Grandin, Joe Mantegna and Areva Martin, Esq. The All Ghouls Gala honored special guests with the…

Lipids represent one of the fundamental molecular components within the realm of biological organisms, alongside proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. The concept of the “lipidome” pertains to the entirety of lipids found within a cell or a collection of cells. This terminology emerged within the context of modern biological sciences, often referred to as “omic…

By Pat Welter In the moments before the NC State Clemson game, the captains walked out to midfield and so did Payton Gibbs. Gibbs is about half the size of Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson, but you could say has equal heart. Gibbs is an honorary coach for the game. The coin toss is a fitting…

The Expert: Mirko Uljarević Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Stanford University Restricted and repetitive behaviors are one of autism’s hallmarks, as noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). These behaviors may manifest as repetitive movements, restricted interests, insistence on sameness, and atypical responses to sensory stimuli, according to…

The bystander effect is one of the most critical findings in the psychological literature. Scientists have not explored whether autistic individuals are prone to the bystander effect. The “bystander effect” refers to the well-established psychological hypothesis that most people are less inclined to step in and help in a difficult situation if others are around.…