Category: Autism News
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Autistic Woman Explains Difference Between Autism and Trauma » Scary Symptoms
Ariadne eloquently describes the difference between her severe childhood trauma and the way her innate autism affects how she processes and sees the world. For a lot of years, I thought my autism diagnosis was wrong. I was convinced it was just trauma. I have a right to claim my trauma, and it was a…
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Colorado Health Clinic Promoted Drag Story Hour to Kids with Autism
by Mary Margaret Olohan A Colorado health clinic that works with children who have autism promoted a Drag Story Hour event featuring adult drag queens performing for children, according to documents obtained by a parental rights’ group. Seven Dimensions Behavioral Health uses Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy used primarily with those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to work…
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Mitochondria mediate effects of PTEN mutations | Spectrum | Autism Research News
People with inherited PTEN mutations who have autism or developmental delay have more copies of mitochondrial DNA than do people with PTEN mutations who have cancer, a new study has found. The findings provide clues to why mutations in the same gene can have different outcomes, says lead investigator Charis Eng, chair of the Genomic…
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Suspect ASD? Traits that May Convince You You’re Normal » Scary Symptoms
If you suspect autism but then read these autistic traits, you might end up swearing you’re not autistic even though you really are. Sometimes, autism traits that are listed in content about Autism Spectrum Disorder can trick an actually autistic (though undiagnosed) person into thinking, “No way am I autistic.” There were 10 “warning signs”…
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Cities Look To Attract Visitors With Autism – Disability Scoop
Courtesy. Information about what sights, sounds and experiences to expect. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Quiet places to retreat if those experiences get overwhelming. In High Point, tourism leaders are betting if they can offer these basics for people with autism and their families, they can attract more visitors and dollars to the city while…
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The Big Mistake Every Autism Parent Makes – And How to Stop It | Natural Nutmeg Magazine
For over ten years following my son’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, my mantra was, “I’ll be OK once he is OK.” And the fact was: I was not OK. While I was highly functioning on the outside, working full-time as an attorney while single-parenting my son, I was crumbling on the inside. My emotions…
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18th Annual Autism Advocacy Day Addresses Needs of DSP Workforce and Those Left Behind due to Complex Needs – The Arc of Massachusetts
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts held their 18th Annual Autism Advocacy Day at the MA State House on Monday, May 8. Michael Borr, Chair of AFAM for almost 20 years, welcomed the attendees and spoke to the crowd about transitioning his Chairmanship to Katie Terino. He shared with the community his honor in serving in…
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Autism: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps – Podcast Ep 111
As someone with a twin brother who has autism, this topic is very near and dear to my heart. It’s important to me to have this discussion with a professional so that more people can understand autism, what it means, the signs and symptoms, and how families can get help. The CDC recently released…
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Early Intervention for Autism: What You Need to Know
According to WHO, every 1 in 100 children is diagnosed with autism worldwide. WHO suggests that the characteristics and signs can be detected early, even as early as 2 or 3 years. It is said that a child’s brain is under development at this stage and is termed plastic. If a child with autism is…
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The Autism Dad
In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with Mikey Goldman about what it’s like living with ADHD and anxiety. We talk about his journey, some of the struggles and what he’s learned. There’s a lot of really good insights in this episode. We also discuss how his experience lead him to invent the weighted…