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December 18, 2023 Parenting Autism and the Conversations We Must Have A few nights ago, my husband and I found ourselves driving around a picturesque town for 20 minutes or so…alone. We had no kids with us. There was no loud noise or fighting, endless questions, or voices from an iPad. It was just us,…

Business incubator and accelerator Innovation DuPage (ID), has partnered with Autism Angels Group (AAG) to provide ongoing support to neurodivergent entrepreneurs. The mission of the Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP) is to increase business leadership opportunities for people with developmental and/or cognitive differences such as autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and other related diagnoses. Companies with…

It’s really important to know and understand the different levels of autism. This helps us in a few ways. First, it helps us see that autism is not the same for everyone. People with autism can be very different from each other. When we realize this, we can stop thinking of stereotypes and make sure…

Wyndham Visalia Renews Autism Training and Maintains Certified Autism Center™ Designation Wyndham Visalia renews its Certified Autism Center™ credential helping Visalia maintain its status as a Certified Autism Destination™. This training has boosted staff confidence as they are equipped with the resources to provide the best service and experience to every guest visiting the hotel.”…

Revolutionary AI tool scans children’s eyes, diagnoses autism with “100% accuracy” A revolutionary development in artificial intelligence has opened the door to a future where diagnosing childhood autism could be as simple as taking a picture of a child’s eye. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that AI can analyze retinal photographs…

An autism routine can make a significant impact on the everyday life and overall well-being of children on the spectrum. Creating and establishing routines can provide structure and a genuine sense of stability with the knowledge of what will happen next. There are daily activities that can be upsetting when unexpected changes occur. To help…

A Functional Medicine Perspective On Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have skyrocketed over a short period of time. In 1970, an estimated 1 in 10,000 children were found to be autistic. In 1995 it was 1 in 500. In 2001 it became 1 in 250 and today, 1 in 36 children (1) are…

When your child has been diagnosed with autism, it can sometimes be hard to find a way to ensure they play well. Many children on the autism spectrum tend to stim. That’s why autism stim toys were created. These toys help provide stimulation for the senses and can help regulate the child’s nervous system. There…

For parents with a child on the spectrum, any future consideration may feel overwhelming. However, the comfort of knowing your child’s future is secure is worth it. Parents hope and dream that their child with autism will progress, grow, and become an independent adult. Because of this, it is not uncommon for some to avoid…

Deep learning AI models could be used to screen for autism and check on the severity of the condition, according to new research – and all the AI might need is a photo of the subject’s retina. Previous studies have linked changes in retinal nerves with altered brain structures, and from there to Autism Spectrum…