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A new study published in the journal Autism Research sheds light on the attentional patterns of young autistic children and their relationship with sensory experiences. The researchers found notable connections between “sticky attention” and certain sensory behaviors, such as heightened sensory responsiveness and intense interests. Additionally, the study uncovered a novel attentional pattern dubbed “springy attention,” where autistic children tended to return their gaze to familiar stimuli rather than focusing on new ones.Prior research has highlighted various atypical attention forms in autism, such as difficulty disengaging from certain stimuli (known as “sticky attention”). Understanding these patterns is vital as they…
For any parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it’s essential to keep up with some of the fantastic research findings connected to ASD. Much of it is innovative, and almost all of it is informative. Autism research has come a long way from when those in the autistic community were shunned. But who are the most prominent autism researchers? And what fields of study related to autism spectrum disorder, are they studying? Some have a genuine passion for the autistic community, while others are on the autism spectrum themselves. Let’s take a look at 25 of the…
Spring has barely started, but many parents are already thinking about summer activities for their kids. For those of us with neurodiverse children, figuring out what camps or classes they might like, and where they’ll be accepted so they can get the extra support they might need, gives us even more to consider. Here are some tips from our Family Resources team at Seattle Children’s Autism Center – and my own experience as the parent of a now-adult autistic daughter. Where can I find summer camps? For some kids on the autism spectrum, nearly any class or camp can be…
Physicians and scientists have argued for years about what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Available scientific evidence suggests that there are probably many factors that make a child more likely to have autism, including environmental and genetic factors.Scientists have also proven what doesn’t cause ASD. These include measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines do not cause autism; neither do other childhood vaccines preserved with thiomersal contained in some inactivated vaccines. Now, researchers at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University (BIU)…
And finally to Nine News and the promise of a medical wonder:MIA GLOVER: Dozens of Queenslanders living with autism spectrum disorder are finding their voices thanks to ground-breaking technology treating the brain.- Nine News (Brisbane), 28 July, 2024Two weeks ago, Nine’s Queensland viewers were told about the work of Dr Genevieve Dharamaraj, who claims to have great news for people with autism:CLARE TODHUNTER: After intensive sessions using new digital therapies under the supervision of Brisbane’s Dr Genevieve Dharamaraj, Hayloe-Lee is now one of 33 patients to turn verbal.- Nine News (Brisbane), 28 July, 2024Yes, red lasers from something that looks like Dr…
Updated: Mar 27, 2024 09:55 PM Rock your socks: residents are being asked to wear colourful socks to mark Autism Awareness Month in April (Photograph supplied)A charity that supports autistic clients has organised a series of events to raise funds and awareness about the condition next month.April is Autism Awareness Month and the Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre is encouraging all residents to take part.The campaign will start on April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day — with a “Lighting It Up Blue” day, when residents will be encouraged to wear blue or light up their homes with blue bulbs.Participants are…
The grant is going towards Autism Okanagan’s Digital Arts Club and Drawing Club For Teens with Neurodivergencies An Okanagan charity has become one of 106 organizations across Canada to receive a grant from the Canada Post Community Foundation. On Thursday, Sept. 26, Autism Okanagan received a grant of $8,183 for their Digital Arts Club and Drawing Club For Teens with Neurodivergencies. “It’s wonderful, being able to have additional funds for a small charity like ours especially and it makes all the difference in the world,” said Autism Okanagan executive director Christy Phillips. Phillips received the grant in a cheque presentation with Canada Post representatives…
Walking down the hallowed halls of an Australian institution, past portraits of former prime ministers and foreign dignitaries, one thought is playing on repeat:”You’re an unserious person. You danced on television with 12 giant vulvas in your last show. What are you doing here lady?”Welcome inside the mind of Em Rusciano — writer, singer, stand-up comedian, self-described maximalist power queen and late-diagnosed neurodivergent magic brain.This moment, before Rusciano stepped up to the lectern to deliver a landmark speech at the National Press Club in 2022, stands out as a surreal turning point in her life.She’d been gracing Australian screens, stages…
WATERFORD FC is continuing to make waves with its autism-friendly inclusion work. Indeed, such is the success of it to date, the club is now in the final four of clubs in Europe for a major award! The award is the European Football for Development Network’s “More than Football” Award 2024. Initially the club had made the long list of 10 but in the past fortnight received the great news that its now in the top four and has been invited along to the big awards night in Brussels in November. Colin Power is Head of Community Development at Waterford…
A study by a team of researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology – IIT in Rovereto, coordinated by Alessandro Gozzi, in collaboration with the Universities of Trento and Pisa, has identified a biological mechanism in preclinical models that would explain why autism is more frequently found in males. The study, which appeared in Science Advances, provides important new information for basic research in autism, highlighting largely unknown biological mechanisms that contribute to gender prevalence.Autism spectrum disorders are a varied set of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties with communication and social interaction in multiple contexts and types of behaviour. In Italy,…