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In my nearly two decades as a journalist, there have only been a handful of times when I’ve left an interview, got into my car, and sobbed. Most of them happened when I was a crime reporter, after leaving interviews with victims and the relatives of victims whose lives were forever altered by violence in…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. It’s a lifelong condition, and while there’s no cure for autism, early diagnosis and intervention can make a world of difference in a child’s life. This article will explore why early diagnosis of autism is not only beneficial but…

Autism is a disorder that affects thousands of students all over the world. Unfortunately, it often leads to students feeling overwhelmed in social settings. In other words, it can drastically affect a child’s ability to communicate with the teachers and their peers while in school.  To make the transition as easy as possible for students…

Upon hearing something about joint hypermobility in autistic children, parents and caregivers can often wonder if it is something they should be concerned about. Are there regular joint hypermobility occurrences in autistic children? There are many different comorbid diagnoses that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have, and their parents and caregivers may…

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An autistic boy, who the High Court heard became violent when he was on an anti-psychotic drug while undergoing treatment with the South Kerry Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Services (Camhs), has settled a High Court action for €110,000. This is the second-highest award so far against the Health Service Executive (HSE) related to…

Inside: Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, specializes in common misconceptions and misunderstandings about autism, how parents can best support their kids, what true understanding looks like, the “it factor” some people have, and more. Powered by RedCircle When he was in second grade, I received a call from my son’s school that still rings in…

When you get the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, there are a lot of questions that every parent must ask. A central one is, “What can I do to help my child?” But one question that unfortunately must be asked is about autism life expectancy. Do autistic people have a lower life expectancy?  This article…

A young boy, white and a math genius, struggles to cope with the loss of his mother—by death or desertion—and the limitations of an unnamed neurodivergence, which we all know is autism. The necessity of rigid routines, an aversion to small talk, and the fixation on specific colors, maybe red or yellow, dominate his life.…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges for teenagers as they navigate their way through adolescence. As it is a condition that has no known cure, supporting teens with ASD can be quite difficult. Among the several therapeutic approaches available, applied behavior analysis (ABA) has gained prominence for its effectiveness in helping teenagers on the…