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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…

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…