creativity in ASDThe term "creativity" can conjure various ideas and meanings. It's no surprise that methods for measuring such a concept vary widely and are not without controversy. This is particularly true among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who are a unique yet incredibly ...
Fidget items are another creative option that you can sew for your friends and loved ones on the spectrum. Fidget toys, aprons, and blankets, all provide relief by keeping hands busy. These sensory activities can provide comfort or distraction (or both!), depending on the needs of the perso...
Studying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) heterogeneity in biologically homogeneous samples may increase our knowledge of ASD etiology. Fragile X syndrome (F
An important complement to molecular treatments, psychological interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are efficient and sustainable. The Western-influenced mindfulness concept is one such particularly powerful psychological construct with widespread benefits spanning health, education, and business spher...
“To the parents of children on the Spectrum, I implore you to focus on nurturing and supporting your child’s passions (even if they seem… Read More UncategorizedMay 4, 2015 Art of Autism with Neurodiversity panel at USC 2015 byadmin ...
Characterizing changes in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures in Canada and its perceived impact on children with autism spectrum disorder. Front Psychiatry. 2021;12:702774. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.702774 PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 29. Chen JY, Strodl E, ...
Yes, this is a challenging problem for many children and parents. However, working together, we can combat obesity and its impact on children with special needs, their families, and the community. Posted in Parent Autism Support Group Offers Resources, Hope for Families ...
Other unusual parallels between prodigies and those with autism: they're both more likely to be male (though that finding may be due in part to the failure to recognize either girls on the autism spectrum or, perhaps, girls' hidden talents) and both are associated with difficult pregnancies,...
Autism spectrum disorder ASD and SD historically and practically have been grounded in two different scientific traditions, which has had a significant impact on the way clinicians assess patients and how the diagnostic criteria have developed (see Fig. 2). ASD has its roots in the relatively ...
The goal of this study was to develop a measure of creativity that builds on the strengths of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The assessment of creativity focused on the visual-spatial abilities of these youth using 3D modeling software. One of the objectives of the research was ...