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When Carmen Li was told that her three-year-old son, Vincent Yee, had autism, she cried for a week.“The first question was, ‘Why me, why us?’” she says. “As a mother, it felt like at that particular moment, it all lay on me, as if it was my fault.”Overwhelmed, Li wasn’t sure what to do next. She spent the next few months scouring resources related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – a group of neurological and developmental disorders that affect how people interact with others, communicate, learn and behave.She also researched therapy and appropriate schools for Vincent, all the time doubting…
Carers have been given a first-hand experience of having autism or dementia through a new 4D reality experience.It’s hoped it’ll give those working in the care sector a better understanding of the patients they care for.Kirsty Davies wanted to try out the Autism Reality Experience to see first-hand what it’s like to live with the spectrum disorder.Her 18-year-old son, Keegan, is autistic and until now she’s never been able to fully understand what daily life is like for him.Kirsty told STV News: “I don’t really understand how the sensory overload can affect the brain and that’s quite helpful to know…
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…