Autism
The social model of disability, first coined by British sociologist Mike Oliver in 1983, helped form the basis of the disability rights movement. Marking the 30th anniversary of the autistic rights movement, a report highlights the importance of autistic people being at the center of autism research. In the 1980s,
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New research from the University of Warsaw has demonstrated the efficacy of the Polish adaptation of the PEERS curriculum in adolescents with autism. The study, which was conducted with the support of State Fund for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled People, Faculty of Psychology of the University of Warsaw, and
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Autistic individuals are not inherently disabled, but rather require varying levels of support and accommodation to thrive. The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) 2024 Autism Program emphasized the importance of inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The event featured expert speakers who shared practical strategies
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Research conducted by Yael Karni-Visel, Nehami Baum, and Mitchell Schertz at Bar Ilan University in Ramat-Gan, Israel, aimed to examine how children with ASD understand their condition and the aims of the interventions they undergo. The study involved interviewing 19 children and adolescents with ASD, aged 5.7-14.2 years,
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Dr Gemma Williams, an autistic linguist and language teacher at Swansea University, has written a new book titled "Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World" that aims to improve understanding between neurotypes and bridge the communication gap between autistic and non-autistic people. According to Williams, traditional approaches to communication
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a complex array of neurodevelopmental conditions, characterized by persistent social communication and interaction deficits, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD face significant social cognitive challenges, including difficulties in understanding second and third-person perspectives, paying joint attention, recognizing emotional expressions,
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The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has launched the 2024 Autism Conference, a two-day event themed 'A Spectrum of Possibilities,' aimed at promoting equity and inclusivity for autistic individuals in Nigeria. The conference, scheduled from July 15 to 16, 2024, will feature a series of thought-provoking events
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Recent research articles published in the June 2024 edition of Autism, a peer-reviewed journal, shed light on various aspects of autism and autism-related disorders. The edition features a collection of 16 papers, including editorials, reviews, original articles, and a short report. These studies explore topics such as emerging adulthood in
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The latest edition of the peer-reviewed journal Autism has released a collection of studies focusing on various aspects of autism spectrum conditions. The edition features 14 research articles and a short report that explore topics such as social motor synchrony, infant responses to direct gaze, and the effectiveness of preschool-based
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In a powerful letter to her classmates, 16-year-old Leela Uppaluri shares her experiences growing up with an autistic brother and the importance of acceptance and inclusion in a school community. With a clear message of empathy and understanding, Leela's letter highlights the need for education and awareness about
Adults
Research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the experiences of autistic adults with diagnostic assessments that include play. The study, which was funded by the Cambridge Trust and the LEGO Foundation, consulted with autistic adults and found that standard assessments often focus on deficits and non-autistic interpretations of
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Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often face difficulties with reading comprehension, leading to challenges with inference generation. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Valencia found that students with ASD tend to struggle with reading comprehension due to difficulties with inference generation. The study, which was
