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Severe autism symptoms can be reversed and reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have claimed.Two non-identical twin girls in the US were found to have a level of autism at 20 months old that required “very substantial support”.A study saw their parents and a team of medical experts create a bespoke two-year programme of interventions designed to help the children thrive and flourish as much as possible.Scientists say the programme was successful, with both girls undergoing “dramatic improvements” in the severity of their symptoms.The progress of one of the girls, described only as Twin P, was heralded as “a kind…
GTCO Autism 2024: A Spectrum of Possibilities Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its goal of creating a society where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The theme acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, recognizing that each person living with autism…
The department has partnered with Monash University’s AllPlay Learn team to create Inclusive School Communities. This website includes new guidance and resources for schools on creating inclusive school communities for students with disability.The resources provide simple, practical tools and guides for applying evidence-based approaches to building inclusive cultures, including: What are inclusive school communities?Inclusive school communities are places where all students and their families feel safe, welcome, valued and a part of the school community.In inclusive schools, every member of the school community:is valuedcan fully participate and be involveddevelops and succeeds.Disability Inclusion The Victorian Government is committed to inclusive education.…
“I have literally never experienced anything that has had such a profound effect on multiple levels,” gushes the wellness influencer in the caption to her Instagram story. She’s a mom of four, pretty in the way most wellness influencers are, with long, well-conditioned tresses and skin that appears to glow from the inside. In the post, she’s holding up a small, thin, square-shaped device, with a teal-and-green swirl and a button in the center; it looks almost retrofuturist, like something you’d see on The Jetsons. “I know it sounds crazy but it’s true,” she writes. “My eyes have been open…
One of the most difficult things to cope with as an autism mom was my son’s inability to speak. I remember hoping and praying that speech was going to develop and reassuring myself that it was a matter of time and the words would emerge by perhaps the next holiday or birthday. I recall having tearful moments while Christmas shopping, when I overheard other children asking their moms for toys on their Santa list, or while grocery shopping and hearing little voices asking for favorite snacks. The speech never came and attempts to solicit it by extensive modeling and encouraging…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – An autism conference is set for later this month in Lake Charles. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, law enforcement, or just the next-door neighbor, this conference will have something that can help you be aware, care for, and learn about those on the autism spectrum. We spoke with Laura Davila with St. Nicholas Center for Children this morning to get the details.This one-day conference will be at L’Auberge Casino Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 a.m.It will feature the creator of the Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth treatment court, also known as DAAY Court,…
Sign up for the Smarter Faster newsletter A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Kaelynn Partlow wears many hats: author, autism advocate, content creator, and registered behavior technician (and that’s just to name a few). At only 27, her journey of self-discovery and personal growth offers a candid glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of living with autism and multiple learning disabilities. With nearly half a million followers on Instagram, Partlow has become a prominent voice in the autism community, sharing her life and insights with a growing, engaged…
In short: The federal government has released a draft of a strategy it hopes will improve the lives of autistic Australians.Feedback will inform a more coordinated, national approach aiming to better support autistic people at each stage of life. What’s next? Public consultation is open until May 31, 2024. Whether it’s your son or daughter, sibling, partner, friend or colleague, chances are you know an autistic person. You might be autistic yourself.From stigma to lack of support and a decreased life expectancy, the challenges the community face can be huge. But when the environments and people around them make it possible, autistic people…
In her memoir, Melania Trump discusses whether or not Barron is autistic.Melania Trump, besides revealing that her son Barron is not autistic, said that her son was subjected to online and in-person bullying as a result of Rosie O’Donnell’s erroneous tweet.In her newly released memoir, Melania, the former first lady tackled persistent rumours that the youngest of Donald Trump’s five children might have autism. Rehashing many of the controversies surrounding the couple since Trump’s candidacy in 2015, the book regularly takes aim at critics of Melania and her husband.However, the section about O’Donnell might be the most scathing about one…
Researchers, physicians, autism advocacy groups, and community members gathered Sept. 5-6 to provide feedback on a new approach for understanding research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and environmental exposures. Engaging the community as the tool is developed is critical to success because the new web-based tool for autism research and environment (aWARE) is intended to serve as a comprehensive and accessible resource on ASD for both researchers and the public.“Ultimately, we hope this tool is going to help us develop a better understanding of the biologic processes underlying autism and the co-occurring conditions,” said Cindy Lawler, Ph.D., who leads the…