Autism
Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, face significant challenges in Thai society. Despite the need for support and understanding, many neurodivergent individuals are forced to mask their conditions to avoid social stigma and discrimination. Phatcharacom Nopacoh, a non-binary individual with autism, shares their experience of
Anxiety
Recent research by Shanghai Normal University sheds light on the complex relationship between autistic traits, social anxiety, and rumination among college students in China. The study, published in Depression and Anxiety, demonstrates a significant association between autistic traits and social anxiety, with rumination acting as a mediating factor. The findings
Autism
Tom Boyd, 28, an autistic man who had spent over 600 hours volunteering at Waitrose, has been offered a paid role by the supermarket after a public dispute over his volunteer work. The controversy began when Tom's family asked if he could have a few paid hours in
Autism
Tom Boyd, a 28-year-old autistic volunteer, spent over 600 hours stacking shelves for free at Waitrose in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, over a period of four years. His mother, Laura Boyd, asked the supermarket to pay her son in recognition of his efforts, but was told he could not become
Autism
Research from Nara Medical University School of Medicine has explored the relationship between self-esteem and tumor necrotic factor-alpha (TNF-α) expression in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study aimed to investigate the correlations between self-esteem and TNF-α expression in ASD individuals, and to examine the potential implications of these
Autism
Researchers at Columbia University have published new findings on the developmental disease, highlighting a significant increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses among pediatric inpatients in the United States. According to the study, the ASD prevalence has more than tripled since 1997, with 1.19% of hospital discharges among inpatients
Autism
In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Washington, researchers explored the impact of autism-affirming and autism-stigmatizing identity cues on autistic adults' camouflaging efforts. The study, published in the journal Autism In Adulthood, found that autistic individuals significantly reduced their camouflaging efforts in situations with autism-affirming cues, particularly
Autism
Researchers from the University of Washington have identified key factors that contribute to disparities in autism research participation. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that demographics such as English as the primary language, White race, Non-Hispanic ethnicity, and younger age at their first clinic
Autism
A new study conducted by researchers at Al-Nahrain University has revealed significant findings on the pathoetiology of autism. The research, published in Research Results in Pharmacology, aimed to quantify the serum levels of various nitrogen metabolites, including visfatin, sirtuin 1, apelin, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, in autistic patients compared to
Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) are at increased risk for nutritional deficiencies, which can lead to serious adverse bone health outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Researchers from Emory University found that two
Autism
Researchers from Federal University Pernambuco in Brazil have found that using Virtual Reality (VR) through Nintendo Wii exergames can be an effective way to improve motor skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study, which lasted for 12 months, involved five children aged between 7 and 11 years
Autism
Research has shown that virtual reality-based interventions may have a positive impact on neuromotor function in children with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and developmental coordination disorder. A systematic review of 824 studies, focusing on randomized clinical trials, found that 260 children of both sexes showed improvements in neuromotor skills,
