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Cerebral Palsy and Autism: Understanding difference between them
CP is a static, irreversible, non- progressive damage to the brain wherein the disability can be better managed, but not reversed. ASD, on the other hand, is not a disease, but it is a condition in which the child’s learning of social interaction, social behaviour, and communication is impaired
Autistic Pride Day: History, significance and quotes to share on special occasion
According to the World Health Organisation, ASD or autism “constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain.” About one in 100 children is diagnosed with it.
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Importance of educating parents to understand severity of ASD among children
It has been demonstrated that parents of children with ASD can effectively implement behavioral interventions strategies with a high degree of fidelity
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To err is human, to forgive is autism
Approximately 1% children have autism worldwide with proportionately more males being affected and higher risk of recurrence amongst the siblings noted
World Autism Awareness Day 2022: Know theme, history and importance
The day seeks to raise awareness among people about the developmental disorder and to remove the stigma associated with it
Coping with autism in time of COVID: Across India, isolation and anxiety take toll on children and caretakers
For families of those with autism, lockdowns have led to a reversal of the therapy efforts be it speech, behavioural or sensory therapies
Autistic children didn't benefit from experimental hormone therapy thought to promote sociability
The US government-funded study used a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone made in the brain that stimulates uterus contractions and helps mothers bond with their newborns.
Apple researching ways to use iPhone camera to detect childhood autism: Report
It is suggested that the technology will be able to track a kid's face and observe different facial behaviours by the child to detect the early stages of the condition.
In Boomika, the continuing misrepresentation of special abilities in Indian cinema
The ghost in Boomika is told to have autism but her involuntary movements, exaggerated facial expressions, repetitive tick of the head, and floppy body posture resemble those that have cerebral palsy, also a group of nervous disorders.
Prison Break star Wentworth Miller reveals autism diagnosis on Instagram
Wentworth Miller says he'll be 're-examining 5 decades of lived experience' through a new lens.
How COVID-19 lockdowns could hamper development of children's emotional, social cognition
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, many opportunities for social learning have been lost. How will this affect children’s development – and what can we do about it?
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New studies suggest brain size not associated with autism spectrum disorder but white matter development may be
Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of conditions characterised by developmental delays and disability, difficulty in social interactions and repetitive speech and behaviours
Sia defends debut film Music against criticism over not casting autistic actor in lead role
In response to Twitterati calling lead actor Maddie Ziegler's portrayal of autism "offensive” and “inaccurate" in Music, Sia insisted she did three years of research before making the film
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Musical training in childhood likely to improve memory and attention, aid treatment of neurological disorders, find studies
One of the studies indicated that just 15 months of musical training in early childhood can improve musically relevant motor and auditory skills, owing to training-induced structural changes in the brain
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Autistic Pride Day 2020: How autism is different from ADHD, and why understanding that is crucial for effective therapy
Ahead of Autistic Pride Day (18 June), lets us take a closer look at various aspects of ADHD and autism among children and understand why it is important to differentiate between the two at an early stage
Gut mucus has an intrinsic relation with neurological diseases caused by bacterial imbalance, finds study
Researchers have shown changes to intestinal mucus affect the balance of gut bacteria but no-one made the connection between gut mucus and the brain.
Arsenal Women fined £50,000 by Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination against former youth team coach
Arsenal Women FC have been fined £50,000 ($61,100) by the Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination against a former youth team coach in 2014.
World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Significance, history and important facts
On 2 April every year, World Autism Awareness Day is observed to recognise and celebrate persons with autism.
World Autism Awareness Day 2020: Why 'acceptance' must be prioritised over initiatives like 'light it up blue'
World over, autistic people have challenged the normative idea of “lighting it up blue” with its harmful connotations, and sought a shift from ‘awareness’ to ‘acceptance’, celebrating April as #AutismAcceptanceMonth.
Malena Ernman's account of daughter Greta Thunberg's Asperger's diagnosis offers vital insight into caregiving relationships
Malena Ernman’s narrative of her daughter Greta Thunberg’s condition, as well as how their family coped with it, reveals certain nuances about what is called the “caregiving burden” or “caregiving stress” in the mental health sciences.