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The 49-year-old works across the whole of the East of England to help patients who require a power communication device for people who “no longer have the power to speak”. She said this may include people with MND, autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s or people who have been left with brain damage from road traffic accidents. “It opens up doors they thought would be closed forever. It’s lovely to see, its rewarding… if we can just put something really good in place it makes a big difference,” she said. With the technology she has been able to programme the devices to…
As the growing interest in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion expands, meeting professionals are considering how events can be more inclusive for neurodiverse attendees, including those with autism. Consider the Neu Project, launched by Google in 2022. This global community is on a mission to make the work world more welcoming and productive for neurodivergent communities. “DE&I is an essential practice,” the project’s website states. “However, neuro inclusion remains a gap in the industry, particularly in corporate events.” Neuro inclusion is not just about creating belonging in the workplace, it is about building a better business. “Research suggests that teams…
SAN ANTONIO – Tracey Saunders has three sons with autism: ages 6, 13 and 17.“All of my boys have presented so differently that I’ve had to learn new skills for all of them,” Saunders said.She said she has learned those skills from the Autism Community Network in San Antonio, which provides diagnoses, therapy and family services.The network’s therapy services now include a new program called Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy, or PACT.PACT helps the parents and caregivers identify and shine a light on the child’s strengths.“Without an approach like this, these kids can go through life thinking they’re just a big…
Khadija Gbla first found out they had autism and ADHD at the age of 34 after their five-year-old son, Sammy, was diagnosed with both conditions.Sammy’s diagnosis was a light-bulb moment for Khadija.”That afternoon I was lying down and thought to myself, ‘If Sammy is like me, am I like Sammy?'” Khadija said.Loading Instagram contentNoticing similarities between their behaviours prompted Khadija to get tested.Research has found that Khadija’s experience is not unusual, with women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities often diagnosed with autism later in life, making their treatment more difficult.To highlight Autism Acceptance Month, the ABC asked the…
Lawmakers are ironing out the next major tranche of federal funding for autism research in the United States, hoping to renew critical legislation before it expires on 30 September. The law—known as the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act—has been in effect in some form since 2006. The latest slate of updates awaiting floor votes as soon as next week in the House and Senate includes renewing—and possibly expanding—the funding mandated for autism research, training and services. The House bill increases the current amount by $279 million, totaling a more than $2.1 billion investment over the next…
Hosted by the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) September 5, 2024 • 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.September 6, 2024 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.EPA Campus, Building C, Room C111-AB3799 Hopson Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Background The aWARE tool is a web-based project led by the Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT) and the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT). Its purpose is to address the challenge of understanding environmental contributors to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by creating an interactive and visual tool to explore environmental ASD studies.The aWARE tool aims to comprehensively aggregate and characterize data from published…
When Tiffany Hammond was growing up in Texas, in the nineteen-nineties, other children teased her for how she spoke: she talked too softly, she talked in a monotone, she paused too long between words, she didn’t talk enough, she talked to herself. “Something’s wrong with her head,” kids would say. She was always fidgeting with pens or Troll dolls. She tried to connect with her peers by taking on their interests as her own—the Goosebumps series of scary novels, the N.B.A.—but the attempts backfired, as when she printed out an N.B.A. schedule, laminated and color-coded it, and brought it to…
The quality and availability of autism services can vary significantly from one state to another in the United States. What makes a state “best” for autism services can be extremely subjective and depends on various factors, including access to healthcare, educational services, support networks, and resources. Below is a list of 10 states that are often considered among the best for autism services based on various indicators. Please keep in mind that conditions may change and it’s essential to research the current situation and consult with local experts for the most up-to-date information. Some states that are recognized for their…
Whether you’ve gotten inked or not, it’s easy to appreciate the variety of reasons people get tattoos. Some people decide to get a tattoo to commemorate the life of a loved one who has passed, even sometimes inking something in their handwriting, while others get them to commemorate a special time in their lives. Some people just get tattoos for no other reason than the fact that they can be an artistic outlet and look really awesome. Related story Tallulah Willis Feels ‘Validation’ Since Autism Diagnosis: ‘These Things Are Not Just in My Head’ Body art can also be a way…
When Gary Moore met Dan Selec in 2008, they bonded over commonalities. They both had sons with autism and they both worried what the future would look like for their sons.“Dan … was wanting to start a nonprofit to teach young adults with autism technology for employment,” Moore said. “He was a tech genius and was looking for someone to market and build a nonprofit.”The duo started filing for nonprofit status and in September 2010, they opened nonPareil Institute on the Southern Methodist University Plano campus. In 2020, the nonprofit moved to the current location on Park Boulevard.What’s in a…