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  • ABA and Clinical Services | Autism Society of NC

    ABA and Clinical Services | Autism Society of NC

    Matt has been part of the ASNC Clinical team since  2014. Matt began his work with people with autism in 2008 with ASNC’s Camp Mountain Adventure, which gave him a passion for working with people with ASD. Matt is happy to be back in the mountains of North Carolina and at the Autism Society. He…

  • ‘My four-year-old son is on a long waiting list for an autism assessment’ – The Irish Times

    ‘My four-year-old son is on a long waiting list for an autism assessment’ – The Irish Times

    This summer parents are looking for tips, advice and information on how to help their children thrive during the holiday months. You can read all about it at irishtimes.com/health/your-family My son is just four and I am worried he may have autism. He speaks a lot less than when his brother was the same age…

  • The Autism Dad

    The Autism Dad

    This week past week, there was an issue with Gavin’s transportation to and from work. His transport under the current plan expired last Friday and I didn’t know. Gavin is managing most of his life and all his supports work directly with him and I’m largely out of the loop. Gavin forgets to tell me…

  • Autism Chronicles: The Comic Book of an X-Teamer’s Son

    Autism Chronicles: The Comic Book of an X-Teamer’s Son

    Mario Soberanis works for X-Team as a Senior Data Engineer. He’s also the father of a remarkable young man who was diagnosed with autism early in life. Mario’s son is exceptionally creative and, with the help of his parents, a team of psychologists, and a local coffee shop owner where he works as an intern,…

  • Autism in Adulthood gets its first impact factor | Spectrum | Autism Research News

    Autism in Adulthood gets its first impact factor | Spectrum | Autism Research News

    Illustration by Rebecca Horne Editor’s Note This article was updated on 4 August to provide context about the impact factor. The journal Autism in Adulthood has received an impact factor of 6.8 for 2022 — its first score since its launch in 2019 — according to Clarivate’s 2023 update to its Journal Citation Reports. It…

  • Stimming in High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning » Scary Symptoms

    Stimming in High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning » Scary Symptoms

    Is there a difference in how adults with high functioning autism engage in stimming behaviors compared to those with low functioning ASD? Does the “level” of one’s autism affect how they stim? First off, I know that for many, functioning labels are offensive – but the reality is that the descriptors of low functioning and…

  • Which of the Following Is One Strategy Within the Autism Partnership Method

    Which of the Following Is One Strategy Within the Autism Partnership Method? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals in various ways. With a prevalence rate of approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States, autism has become a significant concern for families and professionals alike. Over the years,…

  • In the Autism Partnership Method Which Procedure

    In the Autism Partnership Method: Which Procedure? Autism is a complex neurological disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is a lifelong condition that requires early intervention and ongoing support for individuals diagnosed with it. One effective approach to treating autism is the Autism Partnership Method, which focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA)…

  • Robotic headgear records brain activity in moving mice | Spectrum | Autism Research News

    Robotic headgear records brain activity in moving mice | Spectrum | Autism Research News

    Your browser does not support the video tag. Pause Twists and turns: A mouse maneuvers the robot around a maze while imaging tools capture neuronal activity in the cortex. A new head-mounted robot enables mice to move freely, despite being attached to heavy brain-recording machinery, according to a new preprint. The tool could help scientists…

  • Autism cures may be closer as focus turns to early treatment

    Autism cures may be closer as focus turns to early treatment

    Fresh insights into the genes that cause the neurological disorder could open new routes for the prevention and perhaps even reversal of symptoms. By  VITTORIA D’ALESSIO Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that has been intensely investigated since the mid-20th century. It’s estimated that ASD affects around 1 in 100 children and mainly boys. Studies suggest…

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