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LEWES, Del., September 30, 2022 (Newswire.com) – The BeMe team are proudly taking on the National Autism Events calendar from Planning Across the Spectrum whose team carefully created it in 2018 and have mindfully curated and expanded upon it since. The calendar includes events organized in all US states by groups which exist to assemble Autistic individuals, their families and caregivers, care teams and their communities, providing meaningful opportunities to connect with and support one another. “Each day, there are upward of 30 events listed in the calendar. These range from online, in-person and combinations of online and in-person events. Therefore, even if…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — We are less than three weeks away from the 11th Annual Aces for Autism Banquet, which is one of the organization’s biggest events for donation efforts and raising awareness for their mission.Each year families as well as those who support Aces have the opportunity to buy items up for auction, listen to speakers and unite with the Aces community. Each donation is significant for the organization and has especially led to the creation of their state of the art facility.“Donations and supporting Aces for Autism goes a long way. There’s a saying in the autism community,…
A teenage girl with autism has allegedly been bashed by a group of youths in Melbourne, leaving her with two black eyes and scared to leave her home. The alleged attack, which happened at Altona Pier on Wednesday afternoon, was posted online and sent to the victim’s sister. The girl was allegedly punched more than 50 times and left with serious injuries.A teenage girl with autism has allegedly been bashed by a group of youths in Melbourne. (9News)The alleged incident happened at Altona Pier. (9News)Year 9 student Dakota had been walking along the pier with a friend when she was…
Scientists have grappled with the puzzle of autism’s origins for decades – now a study suggests a bad cold or flu during pregnancy could be a cause.They’ve shown that when the mother’s immune system is ramped up in response to a viral infection, it can stunt the development of the growing baby’s brain.Female embryos seemed protected from these effects, but one third of male embryos were impacted to some degree, according to the research on mice.This aligns with the fact that autism is more prevalent in boys than girls, said the team from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York. Researchers have…
(SACRAMENTO) A new study led by UC Davis researchers finds widespread differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. The study, published recently in Molecular Psychiatry, found sex-specific changes in the thickness of the outer layer of the brain, called the cortex. The findings are notable because so few studies have addressed cortical development in autistic girls, who are diagnosed with autism less often than males. Nearly four males are diagnosed with autism for every one female. “It is clear that this sex bias is due, in part, to underdiagnosis of autism in females,” said Christine Wu…
Diagnosis, earliest possible intervention and finding the best available resources—supporting your child on the spectrum is well, a lot. South African parents just starting out on this journey may wonder where to start… South African parents with special needs children often comment in awe (and envy) about the resources available to children in first world countries. When speaking to these parents, most agree: in South Africa you need to be wealthy to provide a high quality of life for your child on the spectrum. Is this true? Surely a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—already facing daily struggles to fit…
Today we’re releasing two important resources together as a part of our Proud and Supported Series: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Safer Sex What Do I Need to Know About Sexual Assault? Everyone deserves access to sex education. But information about what sex is, and ways to make sex safer for everyone involved, isn’t always accessible. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities can and do have sex and deserve accessible sex education! “A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Safer Sex” talks about things like: Why people have sex. How to have safer sex. What pregnancy is and how to prevent it. What STIs…
A webinar on Autism and Neurodiversity: Unlocking Human Potential will be held at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday. It is presented by Buddhi Clinic and The Hindu as part of the wellness series.The webinar is tailored for young people and their families. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of developmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and epilepsy. Individuals with autism face challenges in language development, communication, socialisation and emotional expression. They may also experience hypersensitivity issues such as heightened responses to touch, sound, noise and tactile sensations.Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy, behavioural neurologist and neuro psychiatrist, founder-Buddhi Clinic and…
Telemedicine for autism is here to stay, and it’s brought a wealth of options and services to autistic people and their caregivers. From diagnosticians to therapists to skill-building groups and programs, parents and children are finding a wide variety of possibilities that were unavailable only a few years ago. While not all telemedicine practitioners are top-notch, and some types of therapy are more effective in person, the benefits of telemedicine far outweigh the drawbacks. This article will discuss the available telehealth options for the diagnosis and treatment of autism, as well as the benefits, drawbacks, and how to find services.…
Rainbow Children’s Hospital Conducts National Conference – Autism ODYSSEY Bengaluru: Rainbow Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and Marham Resonating Resilience NGO, is all set to host the highly anticipated two-day national conference on autism, named AUTISM ODYSSEY. Set against the backdrop of Hyderabad, this landmark event aims to bring together an extensive network of over 250 stakeholders in the autism field, ranging from eminent developmental pediatricians, child psychiatrists, and pediatric neurologists to dedicated psychologists, therapists, special educators and corporate professionals. AUTISM ODYSSEY is designed as a comprehensive…