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After seven long seasons, The Good Doctor aired its final episode this summer. An estimated 2.47 million viewers watched the series finale, fittingly titled “Goodbye”—a 14 percent drop from its previous season finale last year.The Good Doctor is a show about Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgical resident with Autism and savant syndrome, who overcomes personal and professional challenges to prove his exceptional medical skills at a prestigious hospital. It has always been a subject of great debate over its depiction of Autism. For a series that has been a large point of contention among the Autistic community, for better…
In short: Missing 12-year-old boy Hussein Al Mansoory has been found in Western Sydney after a two-day search.He was last seen running from a park in Auburn and was reported missing to local police.Hussein, who lives with Down syndrome and is non-verbal, was found in an Auburn medical centre at about 12:40pm on Monday.A 12-year-old boy with autism has been found safe and well in Western Sydney more than two days after he went missing.Hussein Al Mansoory was last seen running from Auburn Memorial Park heading towards the intersection of Station Road and Rawson Street, Auburn, about 10:30am on Saturday.He was found at a medical centre…
GPs were today urged to widen testing for an incurable genetic condition, often mistaken for autism, that can cause learning disabilities. Fragile X syndrome, so rare it affects around one in 4,000 men and one in 6,000 women, is caused by a genetic mutation that disrupts brain development. Not everyone with the mutation will inherit the condition. Around one in 250 women and one in 600 men are carriers of the abnormal gene. But carriers are also at higher risk of early menopause. Yet the condition is often overlooked by medics, experts warned which ‘needs to change now’. Fragile X syndrome, so rare it affects…
When long-shot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that Nicole Shanahan would be his running mate, spectators were confused. Why would Shanahan, a wealthy Silicon Valley luminary and tech entrepreneur who has donated heavily to scientific causes and Democratic politicians, throw her lot in with the nation’s foremost anti-vaccine activist, a man who’s claimed that 5G causes “DNA dysfunction”?But in a revealing video that aired with her campaign announcement this spring, Shanahan talked about her young daughter’s autism diagnosis, and proclaimed that chronic diseases in children are caused by “environmental disruptors that cause inflammatory symptoms which then reduce the…
Segun Agbaje, GTCO GMD GTCO GMD Seeks Support for Persons with Autism Segun Agbaje, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, says persons on autism spectrum should be given the chance to succeed and empowered to experience life to its fullest. Agbaje said this on Thursday, in Lagos, at a news conference on the 13th Annual Autism Conference organised by the bank. He said that there was a need to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the autism spectrum. “Society thrives when diverse individuals with their distinctive voices, perspectives and cultures are welcomed and…
The very worst is the lack of integrated care for the over 21s By Crissy Alexander April 2 is coming up. Declared World Autism Day by the United Nations, it’s aim is to create awareness of the needs of the autistic community around the world. Talk to any family member of a person with autism, however, and they will usually roll their eyes. “Every day is autism day in our world,” is usually the first response. “What about the other days of the year?” is the likely second. Spreading awareness is, of course, a good thing, but on April 2…
Written by Dr Iravati Purandare Every year, more and more children are being diagnosed with autism. The time of diagnosis is variable for every child, being more often later than earlier. It’s an anxious and frustrating process for the parents till they finally get an understanding of what is going on with their child. Even after the diagnosis, many parents are confused with what it really means for the future, and what is the optimal treatment. The earlier a child is diagnosed or identified to be at risk of developing autism, the sooner they can start receiving intervention and therapy.…
What You Should Know: – CentralReach, the leading provider of Autism and IDD Care software for ABA, multidisciplinary, and special education, today announced the acquisition of Behavior Science Technology Inc. (BST), a research-backed treatment fidelity platform designed to collect, measure, and track treatment fidelity for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in a standardized way. – This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in CentralReach’s mission to provide the most complete AI-powered care management platform that arms each member of the care team with the tools they need to improve treatment fidelity, RBT retention, supervision effectiveness, and caregiver engagement, while enhancing the quality…
The 11th annual “Uplifting Celebration for Autism” at Utah Valley University will be Saturday, June 17 on the UCCU Center lawn on the UVU Orem Campus from 10 a.m.-noon. The community is invited, registration is not required, and all activities are free at the event. The celebration is co-sponsored by the Autism Resources of Utah County and UVU’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism, and will include sensory-enriched, carnival-type activities focused on children 3 – 10 years-old. There will also be activities for adults with autism. Event organizers are expecting more than 1,400 attendees and there will be approximately 35 organized…
WINDHAM COUNTY — Vital Partnerships, a partner of the Supporting Young Neurodiverse Children and Caregivers Collaborative (SYNC), announced the launch of its autism needs assessment survey.The survey is considered a critical tool for gathering information that will help enhance support systems for families with children on the autism spectrum in Southern Vermont. The survey focuses on children ages 1 to 5 who have been diagnosed with autism, are awaiting diagnosis, or are suspected of having autism.The SYNC Collaborative, a partnership of local organizations, is leading this initiative. The collaboration includes the Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development, Early…