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Melbourne mother Mel Spencer’s three children are thriving since accessing NDIS support to manage autism and other conditions.But she’s nervous about what the government’s plans to save $14.4 billion over four years will mean for her children.The government unveiled the cost revision in Tuesday’s budget. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said it would be achieved through two main changes to be included in legislation before the parliament, with the disability community involved in co-design.”Ninety-five per cent of our savings over the next four years will come from these two measures,” he said. The first change would be to end automatic top-up payments…
SINGAPORE — When MRT train services were disrupted last Wednesday (Sept 25) on a segment of the East-West Line, a special tag on the bag of Muaz Mohamad Hafiz and the Find My Location mobile application helped to assure his mother that he was not lost. The 15-year-old has autism and had not moved from Jurong East MRT Station after school. He usually uses the East-West Line from there to go home to the eastern part of Singapore. His mother Lydiawati Ismail then booked a private-hire vehicle to get to him. The trip there took her an hour. The incident got the…
June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 New collaborative research involving two Clemson University scientists has found that some genetic traits modern humans inherited from Neanderthals could increase a person’s susceptibility to autism. People with autism don’t have more Neanderthal DNA than those who do not — most modern humans have an average of around 2-3% Neanderthal DNA. Instead, the researchers from Clemson and Loyola University New Orleans discovered that some Neanderthal-derived variations are more common in people with autism than in the general population. “This is the first evidence that I am aware of actually showing that Neanderthal DNA is associated…
Marketresearch.biz reports that the Autism Treatment Programs Market size is expected to be worth around USD 3.8 Bn by 2032 from USD 2.0 Bn in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032. Overview of the Autism Treatment Programs Market The Autism Treatment Programs Market encompasses a wide range of interventions, therapies, and support services aimed at addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. Treatment programs…
Image via Neumann University. Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair. Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair, including training for local law enforcement officers, on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM. to 3 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the support available from organizations that work with and for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Community partners with resource tables at the event include Belmont Behavioral Hospital, the Boy Scouts Special Needs Camporee, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, and the Neurodiversity Success…
AAoM has built a world-class team of experienced advocates and professionals to support people on the autism spectrum and identify pathways and bring light to the challenges they face. AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16. Each year, back-to-school time is an important and exciting event for both parents and children. Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.Tisa Johnson-Hooper, M.D.”Back to school is a critical time to assure all children are as healthy as possible…
High-accuracy gaze estimation with smartphones. Credit: Autism Research (2024). DOI: 10.1002/aur.3140 One of the most effective means of investigating and understanding autism is eye tracking. Participants are shown photos or videos, and computer software records where their gaze rests. Autistic individuals are more likely to focus on nonsocial aspects of an image, such as objects or background patterns, while neurotypical subjects have an increased propensity to focus on people’s faces. Ralph Adolphs, the Bren Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology and an affiliated faculty member of the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute for Neuroscience, has been researching autism for decades…
PROVO, Utah — Utah has one of the highest rates of autism in the United States — nearly 3% of adults on the autism spectrum, according to the CDC’s 2023 study.On Friday and Saturday, a convention called “Autcon” was held in Provo. The program director and participants say adults with autism are much more than just a label.Peter and Connie Mackinnon first met at a “watermelon bust” in 1969 at Utah Lake. Now, they have been married for 53 years, but the Mackinnons say the early years of their marriage were rough as they learned to navigate the differences between…
A new initiative aiming to advance social and employment opportunities for Clare’s Autistic community will take place this week. One in sixty-five people in Ireland are diagnosed with the sensory condition, which presents a unique set of circumstances for every individual, however anxiety and stress in busy environments are commonly shared. The workshop, facilitated by Clare County Council will take place at The Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday. Autism Expert, Dr Susan Crawford from Miltown Malbay who will be hosting the seminar says there is a still a long way to go. You can…
The federal government has unveiled a draft of its new national autism strategy as part of a bid to better support autistic Australians at every stage of their lives.It’s the first time Australia has looked at a national approach to autism, and disability advocates believe it could benefit millions – if it’s done right. The draft strategy, released on Tuesday, is the result of months of consultation with more than 2000 autistic people, families, carers and researchers. It follows South Australia, which released its own autism strategy in 2022 and appointed Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for…