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Do they actually help? And what are the social implications of these toys?Source: The Autism Site
06.06.2017 · From The Autism Site
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06.06.2017 · From Different Roads to Learning
Poor social skills are a risk factor for social anxiety, but the reverse — anxiety foreshadowing social problems — is not necessarily true, according to a large new analysis of typical children1. The study has implications for understanding social anxiety, which is common in people with autism. It s…
05.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
“Food and art brings us together,” Covina Mayor Jorge Marquez By Debra Muzikar Covina Councilman John King and Mayor Marquez The Art of Autism is honored to be a participating group in an exhibit titled Essence: An Exhibit by Exceptional Artists held at the H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cu…
05.06.2017 · From The Art of Autism
If a blind person wants to read a book, they either have to get a braille version of it, or get it converted to audio so they could start listening to its content. Wouldn’t it be nice if they could just grab a book, and a braille accessory could start converting the book’s text to braill…
05.06.2017 · From Assistive Technology Blog
This boy's mom requested something special, but she never thought she'd get it!Source: The Autism Site
05.06.2017 · From The Autism Site
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03.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
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02.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
Monitoring the movements of worms can point to potential treatments for autism. In a new study, researchers screened drugs for their ability to normalize swimming in worms with mutations linked to the condition1. Roundworms have a simple nervous system consisting of 302 neurons. Researchers have lon…
02.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
When it comes to disability etiquette, there is a long list of dos and don’ts that we all need to be aware of. For those of us who are just starting to get familiar with them, Microsoft has created a great introductory video that tells us some of the very basics. This video was recently used b…
02.06.2017 · From Assistive Technology Blog
A rare condition marked by a sudden and profound loss of skills is biologically distinct from other forms of autism, a new study suggests1. The finding is important because the condition, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), has been categorized under autism spectrum disorder in the latest versi…
01.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
A trial of umbilical cord blood as a treatment for autism has passed a critical safety test, but many researchers remain skeptical of the approach. Questions about the premise have dogged the trial since the start because there is little evidence to support the use of cord blood for autism. So far, …
01.06.2017 · From Spectrum News
It doesn't matter that he's on the spectrum. He's a hero, regardless of his disorder. Yet we still want to shine the spotlight on him and say "thank you" to him.Source: The Autism Site
01.06.2017 · From The Autism Site
This week, we’re pleased to present a piece from Dr. Eric Nach, Ph.D., M.Ed., A.S.D. Cert on supporting children through times of change.  “Our children” are often identified as being “creatures of habit”, they tend to be highly regimented and rigid in their ways of thinking and acting. Virtua…
01.06.2017 · From Different Roads to Learning
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