as well as facing constant challenges in coping with the social, sensory and other demands of daily life. Accounts by higher ability autistic adults confirm that many feel under intense pressure to conform to the conventions of society and hence strive to “mask” or “camouflage” their...
Difficulties in imaginative play are also evident, where the child with AuD is often preoccupied by the non-functional features of play materials, such as taste and smell. The child has difficultycoping with changes in circumstances and routine. Even a trivial change can trigger distress, with ...
The good news is that there is a range of effective treatments available for autism, especially if you’re coping with a partner’s ASD, or children’s ASD. Early intervention is key, as the brain is most receptive to change during the early years of life. The following are some of the...
High levels of anxiety are common and prevent these children from learning, coping with change, and participating in family and community activities. The anxiety associated with autism is likely to persist into adult life.25 Children with autism are also likely to suffer from depression, ...
a question of law and must be decided by a judge, not a jury. The Merck court ruled that a defendant can prevail only if they prove they provided full justification to the FDA of a need for a label change, and the FDA informed the defendant they would not approve the labeling change....
Staying over-optimistic about the future: Uncovering attentional biases to climate change messages is 'optimism bias', where individuals overestimate the likelihood of positive events happening to them and underestimate the likelihood of negative events. Ev... G Beattie,M Marselle,L Mcguire,... - ...
People with autism spectrum disorder have restricted interests, as they tend to focus on niche subjects and become obsessed with them. They may have difficulty coping with change and new experiences because they need sameness and a fixed routine. ...
children with difficulty understanding the reason behind this sudden change and for not being able to go to school anymore were left wondering why their parents suddenly became their teachers. Blending home and school together was reported to be difficult by some parents with children refusing to ...
“We now finally are beginning to get a picture of the state of the brain, at the molecular level, of the brain in individuals who had a diagnosis of autism. This provides us with a molecular pathology, which similar to other brain disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and stroke...
Change routine – allow more recovery/relaxation to help avoid burnout/shutdowns. Know when to give up things to make life easier. Practice saying no, or have an advocate. Find things to help with emotional regulation. Self-care – acupuncture, massage,cold water therapy, make your demands ...