What is autism? The developmental disability Tallulah Willis was diagnosed with
1 year ago

What is autism? The developmental disability Tallulah Willis was diagnosed with

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One follower asked: “If you’re open to sharing, did you get diagnosed as a child?” “Actually this is the first time I’ve ever publicly shared my diagnosis. The CDC explains: “ASD begins before the age of three years and can last throughout a person’s life, although symptoms may improve over time. In others, symptoms may not show up until 24 months of age or later.” “People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. “They feel like people are giving them feedback that they’re not doing things right when they think they are.” An adult with undiagnosed ASD is more likely to be “pretty strong intellectually”.

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Donald Trump warns of unchecked autism spike in US: What is it, why are cases rising?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump warns of unchecked autism spike in US: What is it, why are cases rising?

India Today  

President Donald Trump, in his speech addressing Congress on Tuesday, said that the US has seen a spike in autism cases. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that involves difficulty with social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behaviour. PREVALENCE OF AUTISM IN THE US In his speech, Donald Trump addressed the sharp rise in autism cases …

Living with autism: Navigating daily challenges, communication, and mental well-being
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Living with autism: Navigating daily challenges, communication, and mental well-being

India Today  

In this neurodiverse world, there is no correct way to think, learn, or behave; these differences may or may not lead to deficits. A collection of such or similar symptoms that cause social communication difficulty in association with fixations, restrictions, difficulties in accepting change and some sensory disturbances can be an individual with autism spectrum disorder. An individual with autism …

Unmasking autism in girls
9 months, 1 week ago

Unmasking autism in girls

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how a child interacts, communicates, learns, and behaves. While diagnosed in both boys and girls, many studies show that autism diagnoses skewed heavily toward males, with a ratio of 4 boys diagnosed for every 1 girl. Dr Suman Saraf, Autism expert, Clinical psychologist, and Special Educator states, …

At least one in 100 children are autistic – here’s the age the condition is spotted
11 months, 4 weeks ago

At least one in 100 children are autistic – here’s the age the condition is spotted

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is important to note that many autistic people do not need specific support, especially …

ABA therapy for autism: What is it and how does it help autistic children?
1 year ago

ABA therapy for autism: What is it and how does it help autistic children?

Hindustan Times  

World Autism Awareness Day 2024: Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual. Therapies, such as applied behaviour analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, can help autistic children develop crucial skills, improve communication, manage behaviours, and enhance their overall quality of life by providing …

ADHD, autism | Diagnosed neurodivergent as an adult. Now what?
1 year, 7 months ago

ADHD, autism | Diagnosed neurodivergent as an adult. Now what?

The Hindu  

My son was 11 when he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. “Even if they didn’t know they were on the spectrum, neurodivergent people were considered to be ‘difficult’ employees and often the first to be let go during the pandemic,” she tells me. “People have been very supportive, and so many women have messaged after seeing my stories, …

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?
1 year, 11 months ago

Autism and ADHD often go hand-in-hand. What’s it like to have ‘AuDHD’?

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. There’s also difficulty maintaining friendships sometimes, because that takes executive functioning skills.” Emotional regulation: Both ADHDers and autistic people can struggle with regulating and soothing intense emotions, Neff said. “The research is new, but it’s …

Autism awareness really is growing, but harmful misconceptions still remain
1 year, 11 months ago

Autism awareness really is growing, but harmful misconceptions still remain

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Group Therapy, a weekly newsletter answering questions sent by readers about what’s been weighing on their hearts and minds. Some people may also communicate with behavior or the way we act.” Socializing differently: “Some of us might not understand or follow social rules that non-autistic people made up. Social psychologist Devon Price points out …

World Autism Awareness Day 2022: How to Spot, and Treat Signs of Autism?
2 years, 11 months ago

World Autism Awareness Day 2022: How to Spot, and Treat Signs of Autism?

News 18  

April 2 is observed as World Autism Awareness Day worldwide to increase awareness about autistic people and the problems they face. Autism, also known as an autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves the inefficient development of many basic skills and functions, including the ability to socialise and communicate. The objective of treatment is to improve the child’s …

This new technique can accurately detect autism in children
5 years, 8 months ago

This new technique can accurately detect autism in children

India Today  

A new study sheds light on a recent accomplishment by researchers who have developed a technique to detect autism spectrum disorder in children quickly and more accurately. "Many people are suffering from autism, and we need early diagnosis especially in children," said Mehrshad Sadria, a master's student in Waterloo's Department of Applied Mathematics. The new technique can be used in …

Right approach can help autistic individuals mainstream: Experts
6 years, 11 months ago

Right approach can help autistic individuals mainstream: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

COIMBATORE: When exposed to the right developmental approaches and intervention procedures, individuals diagnosed with autism can join their counterparts in the mainstream. Ahead of 'World Autism Awareness Day' observed on April 2, Deepa Malini, certified developmental therapist told the media here on Sunday that, "autistic individuals are different in their developmental milestones. With help in attaining the above developmental social …

One in 68 kids in India diagnosed with autism, say Experts
7 years, 5 months ago

One in 68 kids in India diagnosed with autism, say Experts

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With one in 68 children being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in India, early diagnosis, social acceptance of kids suffering from the neurological disorder and clearing misconceptions about the same is extremely important for social welfare, say experts. Explaining the early signs and symptoms of ASD, Nayar said, “It is a matter of concern if the child is …

Autism spectrum disorder not a deficit, expert says, as she urges schools to embrace autistic children
7 years, 11 months ago

Autism spectrum disorder not a deficit, expert says, as she urges schools to embrace autistic children

ABC  

Society needs to stop considering autism spectrum disorder as a deficit and start embracing difference, a South Australian expert in special education says. Department of Education and Child Development special educator Kathy Kleinschmidt said autism spectrum disorder was just that; a spectrum, and many ASD children were highly functioning — if just a little bit quirky. Ms Kleinschmidt said high-functioning …

Some Children Do Outgrow Autism, But It's Not What You Think
9 years, 5 months ago

Some Children Do Outgrow Autism, But It's Not What You Think

Huff Post  

SerrNovik via Getty Images In the largest national study of children with autism to date, researchers examined one of the most mysterious aspects of autism spectrum disorder: that it sometimes simply vanishes. "The present study confirms that ASD diagnoses can and sometimes do change as children mature and overcome delays, and as new information is assimilated by their healthcare providers," …

Families taking the strain of autism care[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years, 11 months ago

Families taking the strain of autism care[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

A teacher at Beijing Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism provides one-on-one coaching to a child. Since that day, Liu's marriage has verged on collapse, and she has been forced to close her company making electronic chips to cater for her son full time. She now spends her days shuttling her son between their home in Beijing and rehabilitation …

Three percent of kids have autism or similar: report
10 years, 7 months ago

Three percent of kids have autism or similar: report

NL Times  

A report done by Statistics Netherlands has found that, according to parents and guardians, almost 3 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 12 years suffer from autism or a related disorder, like Aspergers syndrome or PDD-NOS. In 2011, 26 thousand courses of treatment were done on children between the age of 4 and 12 years with one …

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