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The Autism Dad
The whole event was pretty awful. Emmett was miserable and on overload from everything that was going on. Long story short, he was so brave and handled himself so well. I couldn’t be prouder of him. Emmett’s okay and managed to avoid surgery. I felt it was best to get him home ASAP, so we…
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Autism vs. Introversion: What’s The Difference?
Sharing is caring! Autism and introversion are hugely misunderstood concepts and there is a common misunderstanding that to be one is to be the other. While both have many overlapping traits, autism is a neurological and developmental disorder while introversion is a personality type. Understanding the difference between the two is extremely important in order…
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Do Caregivers Of People With Autism Deserve More? Discover Their Silent Battles And How We Can Help
While many articles and studies have been written about the unique experiences of individuals with autism, there’s a silent group that often goes unnoticed. They are the caregivers, the silent heroes who walk beside their loved ones with autism every step of the way. Their role is indispensable, offering a lifeline of support, understanding, and…
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Autism At Home: Finding Your Rhythm Under One Roof
Living with autism, be it personally or within the family, is a bit like having a secret recipe. You’ve got unique ingredients that some people might not understand, but when combined just right, they create something wonderful. And just like any recipe, it’s a balance. From turning our homes into soothing retreats, navigating daily tasks,…
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Eye tracking may help differentiate children with, without autism spectrum disorder
Lockard BS, et al. Saccadic eye movement variability and scattered patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder. Presented at: American Neurological Association annual meeting; Sept. 9-12, 2023; Philadelphia. Disclosures: Lockard reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to…
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Autism Educator and Advocate Debra Vines Joins Zeta Phi Beta as Honorary Member
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, celebrated the induction of 12 distinguished individuals into its Alpha Omega Chapter as Honorary Members during a historic ceremony at Howard University on September 19, 2023. Among these notable figures, the spotlight shines brightly on Debra Vines, a passionate advocate recognized as the 2022 Top 10 CNN Hero for her…
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PICA Awareness: A debilitating condition, common with autism ~ The Autism Cafe
What’s PICA? Pica is a mental health condition where people compulsively swallow non-food items. For my son, Charlie, who has profound autism, a “PICA item” is… everything. Wrappers, toys, dirt, plants, paint from the wall, anything on the floor, rubber bands, nails, coins, dollar bills… You name it. Charlie compulsively swallows everything he sees. What causes PICA…
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What is the Yippee/TBH creature? – National Autism Resources
What is the Yippee/TBH creature? If you’ve browsed the internet, you may or may not be aware of a new symbol that is gaining popularity in the autism community. The image, which began circulating in 2021, is known as the TBH Creature. It has also been referred to as “Yippee,” referring to a popular video…
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Autism Eye-Tracking Tests Are Simple And Effective — But Does Your Kid Need One?
— Tom Werner/Getty The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the use of a novel eye-tracking tool to assist in the diagnosis of autism in kids aged 16 to 30 months — a very early yet critical stage for discovering the condition in young children. While the new tech promises to help make…
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Hidden connection found between adverse drug reactions and autism
A group of scientists led by Professor Minsik Kim from DGIST say they have figured out what environmental factors play a role in causing autism spectrum disorder. The group worked together with research teams led by Professor Yongsuk Lee at Seoul National University, Professor Junyong Ahn at Korea University, and Chanyeong Shin at Konkuk University.…
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