No evidence to show whether autism health passports are effective – new review: Health passports were developed to help patients better communicate their needs with medical staff by allowing people to record details about their disability or health condition. They are sometimes known as a communication passport, healthcare passport or a hospital passport and can …
Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life – new research: Our research suggests the age people find out they're autistic does not necessarily impact their quality of life afterward. Lightspring/ Shutterstock A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a …
ADHD more strongly linked to anxiety and depression compared to autism – new research: People with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to suffer from mental health problems. Black Salmon/ Shutterstock Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often …
Autism and ADHD: the youth justice system is harming neurodivergent children: SewCream/Shutterstock Neurodivergent children are disproportionately represented in the youth justice system in England. This includes those with conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and speech, language and communication needs. Research across a range of countries suggests that 15% of …
Autism, ADHD and school absence are risk factors for self-harm: new research: Self-harm – physically hurting yourself – is common in young people, affecting about one in five teens by the age of 18. Only about one in eight self-harm episodes in teenagers are seen at hospital emergency departments. However, attending hospital for self-harm is …
Why many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood – and what to do if you think you’re one of them: Many women have to wait years for a diagnosis. Roman Kosolapov/ Shutterstock Over the last decade or so, there’s been an uptick in the number of adults being diagnosed with autism and …
As We See It: an imperfect step forward for representing autism on screen: As We See It follows three autistic young people as they navigate life. Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios At the beginning of the pilot episode of As We See It, the recently released series on Amazon Prime about three autistic flat-mates, we meet Harrison …
South Africa in the news: Dracut grandmother spearheads global support group to understand autism: A 64-year-old Dracut woman has started a support group through Facebook for grandparents helping raise children who are on the autism spectrum.: “South Africa” – BingNews Germany & Wales survive Doubles deciders at Cazoo World Cup: Reigning champions Wales and host …
Accessibility in open source for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: For a long time, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse conditions were considered things that hold people back. But now, many researchers and employers recognize that neurodiversity is a competitive advantage, especially in technology, and especially when …
No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma: Articles suggesting a link between autism and radicalisation can lead to unfair targeting UK Police/Alamy Recent observations from Jonathan Hall QC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, suggest that “a staggeringly high” number of autistic people are referred to the …
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Mistake discovered in autism guidelines – many could have missed a diagnosis: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock If a person thinks they might have autism, they will usually see their general practitioner as the first port of call. The GP will use a screening test to help them decide if the person should be referred to a specialist for …
Link between autism and eating disorders may be due to an inability to identify emotions – new research: Alexithymia is a personality trait characterised by an inability to identify and describe emotions. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. They don’t discriminate, affecting people of all ethnicities, sexualities, gender …
Superhero Autism Activity Day – Anaheim, CA – Presented by Centria Autism – a Sport interest event taking place on 2019-08-24 10:00:00 in United States Join us for a day of FREE family fun at the American Sports Centers on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00am-1:00pm! Whether you're getting your pictures taken with your favorite superheroes, …
Extreme male brain theory of autism confirmed in large new study – and no, it doesn’t mean autistic people lack empathy or are more ‘male’: shutterstock Jolygon/Shutterstock Two long-standing psychological theories – the empathising-systemising theory of sex differences and the extreme male brain theory of autism – have been confirmed by our new study, the …
Autism screening tool may not pick up women with the condition: Nikodash/Shutterstock.com Diagnosing autism is expensive and time consuming, so a screening tool is used to filter out those people who are unlikely to be diagnosed as autistic. This is all well and good, but our latest research suggests that a widely used screening tool …
Autism Intervener Certifiate Course – a Africa interest event taking place on 2018-01-27 10:00:00 in Ireland This is a certificate course (15 instructional hours) Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The course is split into 3 one day sessions on the following Saturdays – January 27th, …
Anna Veleva’s A Beautiful Voice! Benefit Concert for Children with Autism – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2017-10-01 16:00:00 in United States Enjoy an afternoon of world-class performances in elegant Quincy Hall at Union Arts Center. A portion of the proceeds benefit MarbleJam Kids Center for Creative Arts Therapy, a New Jersey-based organization …