Organized by Magic Always Happens, PASSIONS benefits autism research and action, and is a juried award and exhibit to be shown at Unarthodox in New York City later this year. Drawing from the wildly different interests that captivate us, our passions provide a view into not only how different...
Hughes, who is 33 and has autism, was inthe midst of a violent reaction to his medication, and as he entered the hospital, he bit his mother. The security guards swarmed. Walker’s mother, Ellen Hughes, remembers thinking, “They’re going to kill him.” But where others might have s...
to explain it, it becomes so crystal clear and all the symptoms and characteristics of this condition are explained. The stimming, digestive issues, flapping, communication, social, regression, apparent genetic relationship, male to female ratio, increasing incidense all fall into place in the ...
Traits of autism in children may include delayed or not reaching developmental milestones, speech differences, social communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and behavioral differences. Early diagnosis is key to early intervention which greatly improves outcomes. If your child shows traits of auti...
While there may be some benefits for some children who use a weighted vest, the available research is either inconclusive, or there simply is not enough of it. Larger studies are needed to produce definitive results. In the meantime, parents of children with ASD should try to get information...
Autism: A Spectrum of Strengths and Challenges Autism is a unique neurological condition that shapes the way individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While many focus on the challenges autism may present—like sensory sensitivities or difficulty with social cues—it’s equally ...
the joy and benefits that play can bring — the connection to peers, siblings and other generations — may be lost. Hasbro saw this happening and wanted to help so they createdToyBox Toolsin collaboration with The Autism Project, to help make play more accessible to children with developmental...
And we must consider how being on housing subidies and/or other social security benefits can impact how disabled people can navigate relationships. Because the state can and will dictate how we’re allowed to be in close relationships.#autINSAR#INSAR2018A1 ...
Not that I’m rooting for failure, but I thanked her for knowing that worse is better for him in this instance. The case she was updating provides benefits for us that would be out of reach. Finding the care, the supports, and the time this program offers us has been a lifesaver. Th...
While these technologies may have benefits beyond the pandemic and can alleviate some of the burden of traveling to multiple appointments, they will not replace the need for children to be diagnosed and/or receive therapy from trained, in-person clinicians [39, 48]. Intervention Before Diagnosis ...