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Solape Azazi, a mother and founder of Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative has narrated how she transitioned from a full-time career in human resources (HR) to behaviour analysis (BA) for the sake of her child with special needs. Mrs Azazi, a mother of two boys, said her first son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at age three despite attaining the stages of child development after birth. She shared her experiences emphasising the need for inclusion of people with autism at a media briefing Thursday ahead of the 14th edition of the Annual Autism Conference organised by Guaranty Trust…
The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s 16th Annual Autism Awareness Event, being held this year at Bethpage Community Park on Saturday, September 28. The event benefits Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, one of the leading treatment and outpatient assessment programs for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. “Autism can present itself in a wide variety of ways, typically characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated…
Like many other eight-year-olds, Jake Hawkes absolutely loves trucks.Luckily for him, home is in the grain and sheep farming district of Lameroo in South Australia’s Mallee, where trucks are always rolling by.For this country kid, it’s the best place on earth.There are plenty of trucks moving through Lameroo. (ABC Landline: Sophie Landau)”I can hear trucks from ages away and I can tell what truck it is,” Jake says.”I know what exhaust they have, and the engine, because some trucks have different engines.”The tight-knit community of Lameroo is home to about 800 people.But for Jake, it’s much more than just a…
FUKUI, Japan (WJW) – Scientists in Japan said they’ve discovered “a significant link” between certain fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research team at the University of Fukui believe their findings could “pave the way” in better understanding how the disorder develops in children. Their study, published on July 23 in the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, analyzed certain types of polyunsaturated fatty acids found in umbilical cord blood. When these acids are broken down by a specific enzyme in the body, they produce two other fatty acids: one that causes…
From navigating life transitions, to addressing puberty and adulthood challenges, to developing early support programs for children to guiding parents and educators, experts on autism will x-ray spectrum of possibilities for special care children at the 2024 GTCO Autism Conference. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by deficits in reciprocal social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour comes with signs which include difficulty with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, along with perseverative interests, stereotypic body movements, rigid routines, and hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input. Experts have said in a bid to help children with…
Before being located this evening, Oaklynn Schweder was last seen Sept. 19 at around 6 p.m. The search for 6-year-old Oaklynn Schweder, who was reported missing on Sept. 19, from her residence in Southbank, near Burns Lake, has come to a happy conclusion. Oaklynn was found Sept. 22, just after 6:00 p.m., based on an RCMP statement. “She was found in a forested area previously searched between her residence and the band office, leaving searchers to believe she was likely moving around during the time she was missing,” the police said in a statement. Based on initial reports from SAR members, the child…
Autism Materials and Resources | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | CDC Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. May 16, 2024 This page includes materials and resources about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These materials have been developed through CDC activities and are based on key findings from the latest ASD research. ASD awareness Autism awareness can help promote inclusion and connectedness for people…
I’ve always felt like a “normal” person. A bit quirky, sure, but otherwise your garden-variety computer dork who, thanks to a fortunate upbringing, was on an exciting career trajectory.Working first for a judge, then Google – my minor claim to fame was inventing the “did you forget to attach” popup inside Gmail. Later I co-founded a women’s shoe startup, Shoes of Prey, which raised $35 million in venture funding before it failed.Searching for a cure to a midlife health crisis, Mike Knapp found an explanation for previous struggles.It wasn’t until my 40s – particularly after quitting my job two weeks…
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Summary A study in Advanced Science found that human and dog brains synchronize during mutual gazing and petting, with increased synchronization over time. Dogs with autism-like social impairments lost this synchronization, but a single LSD treatment restored it. This suggests potential biomarkers for autism and the therapeutic potential of LSD.Key TakeawaysBrain Synchronization: Human and dog brains synchronize during interactions, with mutual gazing…
Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for more support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mrs Sanwo-Olu stated this at the 14th Annual GTCO Autism Conference with the theme “A Spectrum Possibilities” yesterday in Lagos, saying people living with the condition frequently encounter challenges in communication and social interactions, making daily life tough. She said, ”There is a need to create a society where people with autism can thrive and enhance their potential.” The first lady stated this while seeking a time when every community in Lagos State puts out pictorials and visual aids…