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How to tell if a member of your family may be autistic: From your mother to your spouse or even your boss, experts reveal the signs to look out for
2 months ago

How to tell if a member of your family may be autistic: From your mother to your spouse or even your boss, experts reveal the signs to look out for

Daily Mail  

As growing numbers of celebrities – from Chris Packham to Christine McGuinness – reveal they have been diagnosed as autistic in adulthood, it has become clear there could be many people in the population unaware that they are neurodiverse. As growing numbers of celebrities – from Chris Packham to Christine McGuinness – reveal they have been diagnosed as autistic in …

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Funny, it isn’t hard to make a comedy show that autistic adults can enjoy too
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Funny, it isn’t hard to make a comedy show that autistic adults can enjoy too

LA Times  

Comedian Joshua Meyrowitz performs recently at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, during a comedy show that aimed to be inclusive for neurodivergent people. Funnily enough, making a comedy show inclusive for neurodivergent people is “not a big adjustment at all — it’s just something that no one’s thought to do,” said Rob Kutner, a comedy writer and co-producer of the …

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Autism diagnosis can transform teens' lives, but parental response crucial to wellbeing, future outcomes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Autism diagnosis can transform teens' lives, but parental response crucial to wellbeing, future outcomes

ABC  

Artesia had always struggled to understand people. "My parents kept bringing up the example of my third cousin twice removed, who also has autism, suggesting it wasn't that bad because I'm not the first person in the family," they said. I don't want to cure my autism Photo shows Young woman smiles while standing in front of cherry blossoms Before …

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Hotels adapt to neurodivergent needs: New era of inclusive travel, stress-free family vacations
7 months ago

Hotels adapt to neurodivergent needs: New era of inclusive travel, stress-free family vacations

Hindustan Times  

On a family trip to Walt Disney Co.’s. It’s just too hard.” Hotels adapt to neurodivergent needs: New era of inclusive travel, stress-free family vacations {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Book Overseas Travel Insurance at Affordable Prices A decade later, Thibault has built her New York-based travel agency, Magical Storybook Travels into a thriving business that caters specifically to neurodivergent families. …

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Hyderabad: Classical Music Aids Autism Awareness
9 months ago

Hyderabad: Classical Music Aids Autism Awareness

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city witnessed the marriage of classical music and compassion as Sangitanjaly Foundation, in collaboration with the government’s department of language and culture, recently hosted the fourth season of their Classical Concert Series. Held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the event featured the distinguished Pt Bhuvanesh Komkali, with Ajinkya Joshi on the tabla and Abhishek Shinkar on the harmonium, in …

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Family of 15-year-old with autism fatally shot by deputies files claim against San Bernardino County
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Family of 15-year-old with autism fatally shot by deputies files claim against San Bernardino County

LA Times  

Family members of 15-year-old Ryan Gainer, who was fatally shot by sheriff‘s deputies, attend a news conference in front of their home announcing that they’ve filed a claim against San Bernardino County. The family of Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old boy with autism who was shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff‘s deputies outside his Apple Valley home this month, …

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Devastating bodycam video shows the moment deputies opened fire on 15-year-old with autism
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Devastating bodycam video shows the moment deputies opened fire on 15-year-old with autism

LA Times  

Ryan Gainer, 15, rear right, is pictured with his family. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials have confirmed that law enforcement responded five times this year to the Apple Valley home of a 15-year-old with autism before deputies fatally shot the teen this weekend in an incident that has raised protest from family members and mental health experts. It is not …

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Autism silenced this L.A. teenager. It couldn’t stop him from creating a 70-minute symphony
1 year, 3 months ago

Autism silenced this L.A. teenager. It couldn’t stop him from creating a 70-minute symphony

LA Times  

“I want people to see the pain in my life and bad times, and know there’s hope,” says Jacob Rock, composer of the symphony “Unforgettable Sunrise.” The orchestra tuned as the last musicians ambled into Schoenfeld Hall at USC. He only had the stamina to type for a few minutes, but he was eager to talk about his work: “I …

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RJ Peete isn’t just a clubhouse attendant with autism. He’s a central part of the Dodgers family
1 year, 4 months ago

RJ Peete isn’t just a clubhouse attendant with autism. He’s a central part of the Dodgers family

LA Times  

RJ Peete begins his day by driving to Dodger Stadium with Dodgers intern and former Little League World Series sensation Mo’ne Davis, who for the summer is staying at the home of Peete’s parents, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and actress Holly Robinson-Peete. “Like I tell Rodney and Holly, as much as they feel we’ve done for RJ, it’s been …

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Society must stop seeing autism as a handicap, says expert
1 year, 6 months ago

Society must stop seeing autism as a handicap, says expert

The Hindu  

In a world where society still sees autism as a handicap, knowing and understanding the disability can change this mindset, according to Dr. Stephen Mark Shore, Clinical Associate Professor, Adelphi University, New York. Speaking on the second day of the three-day International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs, at the Different Art Centre here on Thursday, he …

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Column: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a threat to your health — and our democracy
1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a threat to your health — and our democracy

LA Times  

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading anti-vaxxer and son of the slain U.S. senator, is running for president. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sister, brother and niece on his anti-vaccination crusade Trump promptly denied that, but acknowledged that he was “exploring the possibility” of such a commission and “look forward to continuing the discussion about all aspects of autism with …

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Lifelong support for autism
1 year, 8 months ago

Lifelong support for autism

China Daily  

A mother teaches her son who suffers from autism to play drum in Nanning city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on March 31. According to the Blue Book on the Needs of Autistic Families in China released by the association, 95 percent of parents believe that professional counseling and policy information are urgently needed, and 79.1 percent said they have not …

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Autistic soccer fans can watch in comfort in Brazil stadiums
1 year, 8 months ago

Autistic soccer fans can watch in comfort in Brazil stadiums

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Though most Brazilian cities offer little accommodation for people …

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Early Diagnosis And Intervention Is Important For Kids With Autism
1 year, 9 months ago

Early Diagnosis And Intervention Is Important For Kids With Autism

News 18  

Early diagnosis and timely intervention is critical in improving the long term outcomes for children diagnosed with autism/ autism spectrum disorders. Research has indicated that early intervention programmes that involve family training, speech therapy, hearing impairment services, physical therapy, and nutrition services can dramatically improve the child’s overall development. Early intervention can help to create new neural pathways that promote …

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Explained | How can you know if your child has autism?
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | How can you know if your child has autism?

The Hindu  

The scene is the neighbourhood park. Parents’ concerns about children like Arun are often dismissed by family members and professionals who don’t know the early signs of autism. Children with autism may struggle to communicate with others who are not like them. For example, children with autism may not use pointing, gestures or words to communicate, and instead may pull …

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Christine McGuinness explains how autism meant she stayed in ‘unhappy’ marriage to Paddy
1 year, 10 months ago

Christine McGuinness explains how autism meant she stayed in ‘unhappy’ marriage to Paddy

The Independent  

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Virtual Autism: Can too much screen time make your child autistic? Expert take
1 year, 11 months ago

Virtual Autism: Can too much screen time make your child autistic? Expert take

Hindustan Times  

It can't be scarier than this. Virtual Autism: Can too much screen time make you child autistic? According to recent clinical case studies, many young children who spend too much time in front of a screen including a TV, video game console, iPad, or computer may have symptoms associated with autism. How screen diminishes a child's cognitive, social abilities "Spending …

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Adelaide 500 Supercars event to include sensory space for those living on autism spectrum
2 years, 1 month ago

Adelaide 500 Supercars event to include sensory space for those living on autism spectrum

ABC  

The Adelaide 500 will have a dedicated space to cater for those living on the autism spectrum and their families after a 12-year-old boy made the suggestion to the South Australian government. Key points: A sensory space will be set up at the Adelaide 500 this weekend The idea was pitched by Nash Kirk-Clarke Nash lives with autism and would …

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Autism: Understanding my childhood habits
2 years, 1 month ago

Autism: Understanding my childhood habits

BBC  

Autism: Understanding my childhood habits Sue Nelson A portrait of Sue Nelson as a child Journalist Sue Nelson was diagnosed with autism late in life – and it made her see some of her childhood habits and preferences in a completely new light. Several study participants had "stimmed happily as young children" but hid or changed the behaviour later for …

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Video game coding skills lands South Australian year 12 student with autism a job
2 years, 5 months ago

Video game coding skills lands South Australian year 12 student with autism a job

ABC  

Jesse Cross has a knack for coding, but it's not just a past-time or a hobby, it's a profession. Key points: Jesse Cross and his brothers play online games through a disability service provider He teaches coding to other people with disabilities He has a growing waiting list for more classes Jesse, 17, is a year 12 student in the …

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California teen with autism who went missing in 2019 is found in Utah
2 years, 8 months ago

California teen with autism who went missing in 2019 is found in Utah

LA Times  

On April 9, Summit County sheriff’s deputies found Connerjack Oswalt in front of a gas station near Park City, Utah. VIDEO | 01:12 Summit County deputies reveal to the Oswalt family that their missing son, Connerjack, has been found. “One of our biggest challenges right now, since he’s legally an adult, is trying to make sure we can still look …

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Father helps autistic son become champion swimmer
2 years, 8 months ago

Father helps autistic son become champion swimmer

China Daily  

Chen Xingrong's favorite activity is hopping onto the swing in the middle of the living room and dangling around. This is his way of saying 'I am happy'," says Chen's father Chen Xunhu. "We did not understand why such a thing would happen to us," Chen Xunhu says, adding that he began traveling to big cities such as Beijing and …

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Autism: Symptoms, challenges, myths and tips to create a strong support system
2 years, 9 months ago

Autism: Symptoms, challenges, myths and tips to create a strong support system

Hindustan Times  

A diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain are referred to as autism spectrum disorder which are characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication, atypical patterns of activities and behaviours such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations and may be detected …

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The transgender ‘proud Autistic’ psychologist who believes we have Autism all wrong
2 years, 9 months ago

The transgender ‘proud Autistic’ psychologist who believes we have Autism all wrong

LA Times  

On the Shelf Unmasking Autism By Devon Price Harmony: 304 pages, $27 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. “I thought to myself, ‘We need a foundational document for this.’” Price’s work on Autism has appeared on NPR and PBS, in Slate and Psychology Today as …

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