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University of Queensland-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people. Dr Damian Santomauro from UQ’s School of Public Health and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research led a team which conducted a systematic review of nearly 1500 international research papers. “We aimed to quantify the risk, mortality and burden of suicide among people on the autism spectrum,” Dr Santomauro said. “There were several alarming findings in this study, including the fact people on the autism spectrum but without intellectual disability were more than 5…
She said because everyday activities such as playground visits were made harder with autism, the group had changed their life.“There is sensory overload, change, new people, lots of stuff and I hear parents say all the time ‘I wish I could take my kids to play with other kids and they would be accepted’.“Well, here it is.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.“It has been amazing, they have formed friendships that they would have never had the opportunity to form before.”Fallowfield said it took a long time to gain a diagnosis for 16-year-old daughter Issy and 10-year-old son Ike.“When Issy was young, we were…
Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for developmental delays, with additional screening for those who are preterm or have a low birth weight. However, the US Preventive Services Task Force has called for more research into the effectiveness of current autism screening practices. Primarily based on milestone checklists and symptoms, autism diagnoses also currently rely on observations of behavior that often manifests after crucial developmental stages have passed. Researchers and…
By Tumininu Ojelabi HassanGuaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), experts and Autism services practitioners have advocated for inclusivity for persons on the autism spectrum, as this promotes awareness and realization.The experts, who addressed Journalists in Lagos during the Media Briefing on the 13th Edition of the GTCO Annual Autism Conference, 2023 with the theme: “Empowering voices for Autism,” emphasized the need to create a safe environment for persons with autism in the society.The GTCO Autism Conference, an offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and…
Receiving news that your child has special needs can prompt a devastating turn of events. “The future you imagined, it’s all changed,” says Leslie Seidel, whose son Luke was diagnosed with autism at age two. Fortunately, early childhood special education resources are available through the High Desert Education Service District, which includes Bend-La Pine, Crook County, Redmond and Sisters school districts. Submitted” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge “Early childhood intervention can make a world of difference,” says HDESD communications consultant Linda Quon, “especially for integration into a school environment.” One important resource is the Alyce Hatch Center, where…
The first evidence-based guide to creating a sensory room to support the well-being and learning of autistic people has been launched.The Wales Autism Research Centre at Cardiff University collaborated with teachers and psychologists who work with autistic children, autistic people and parents to develop the new sensory room guide.The resource aims to ground the development of a sensory room in research – something that hasn’t existed to date – to help practitioners and parents maximise the benefit of sensory spaces for autistic individuals.Dr Catherine Jones, Director, Wales Autism Research Centre at Cardiff University who led the development of the guide,…
There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester discovered that in some areas of the brain, neuron density varies in children with autism when compared to the general population.“We’ve spent many years describing the larger characteristics of brain regions, such as thickness, volume, and curvature,” said Zachary Christensen, MD/PhD candidate at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and first author of the paper out today in Autism Research. “However, newer techniques in the field of…
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) – The Kids and Dreams Foundation hosted its eighth annual autism conference in Kearney at the Younes Conference Center on Friday. The organization provides support to children of all ages and their families dealing with autism, bullying and other challenges.The event started with a welcome Friday morning, followed by keynote speaker Haley Moss, multiple breakout sessions and ending with a Q&A speaker panel.Aaron Bly, founder of the Kids & Dreams Foundation, said he created the organization to help support these families.Bly said the conference is a way to bring everyone closer together.“We are holding the conference mainly…
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In short: Researchers have found excessive screen time can be associated with children developing emotional and social deficits.Associate Professor Michael Nagel, from the University of the Sunshine Coast, says some effects of screen time can be similar to symptoms of autism.A University of Queensland researcher has also found gaming for more than three hours at a stretch can harm physical health.Children who spend too much time in front of a screen can develop poor social skills and low emotional intelligence well into adolescence, researchers have found.University of Sunshine Coast Associate Professor Michael Nagel said the effects of excessive screen time could…