Adults
Researchers from the University of California have conducted a study to develop a conceptual model of loneliness in autistic adults. The study aimed to improve methods for assessing loneliness among autistic individuals, who are highly vulnerable to loneliness due to their cognitive and social challenges. The research used qualitative content
Autism
Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old severely autistic individual, accumulated 600 hours of unpaid work experience at a Waitrose store in Greater Manchester. After his mother requested payment as recognition for his time and effort, the store initially asked him to stop coming in, fearing a breach of the Modern Slavery Act
Autism
Mrs A, a 44-year-old housewife and mother of three daughters, is grappling with the decision to undergo in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to conceive a boy, motivated by her husband's desire to ensure a future caregiver for their autistic daughter. However, Mrs A is torn between her husband'
Autism
Researchers have developed a new measure to track the effectiveness of evidence-based practices in working with autistic youth. This self-report measure, called the MEYA Integrity Scale-Practitioner Version (MEYA-IS-PV), assesses practitioners' adherence to established therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral intervention practices. A study involving seven behavioral
Autism
Researchers from Instituto de Investigacion have developed a screening tool to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) in children aged 4-11 years. According to the study, the Spanish version of the Autism Spectrum Quotient, Children's version (AQ-Child-SV) is a 50-item parent-report questionnaire that
Autism
A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology has shed light on the impact of SLC6A1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (SLC6A1-NDD) on patients and their caregivers. Conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the study aimed to investigate how clinical characteristics of SLC6A1-NDD correlate with quality-of-life (QoL)
Autism
A scoping review published in BMC Psychology has revealed that digital health interventions (DHIs) can be an effective tool in supporting the psychological health of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research consistently shows that parents of children with ASD are at a greater risk of psychological difficulties,
Autism
Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old man with severe autism, spent over 600 hours volunteering at his local Waitrose store in Greater Manchester, stacking shelves and emptying stock cages. However, when his mother, Frances Boyd, asked if he could be given a few paid hours as recognition for his time and effort,
Autism
Autism charities in England and Wales often portray autistic people as problems to be solved, using language and images that reinforce negative stereotypes. Our recent study found that these charities depict autistic people as needy, infantile, and in need of change, while portraying themselves as experts and authorities on behalf
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Christine McGuinness, a British model, has publicly shared her struggles with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She was first diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, while also being told she had autism. McGuinness has spoken candidly about the challenges she faces with her conditions, including difficulty regulating
Autism
Waitrose supermarket has made an offer of paid work to Tom Boyd, 28, an autistic volunteer who was dropped after working over 600 hours without pay. This offer comes after rival supermarket Asda had already extended a similar offer to Mr. Boyd, which was made public on Thursday. Tom Boyd&
Autism
Research conducted at the Federal University of Parana in Brazil has shed light on the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on dynamic postural control in children. The study, published in Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, aimed to understand how children with ASD perform in dynamic tasks and how
