Two boys with ASD reported to be forced to do sexual things against their will, compared with none in the control group. Three boys indicated having sexually coerced another, as did two boys in the control group. One boy with ASD had sexual intercourse with a professional sex-worker and had...
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People with ADHD or autism are more likely to have a stim, and they may do so to help manage their emotions. But there are some differences. People withADHDoften rely on stims to help pay attention and focus more, whereas people with autism tend to use stims to help cope with too much...
Learning.Autism can come with learning problems, including developing skills at an uneven rate. For example, someone with autism could have trouble communicating but be unusually good at art,music, math, or things that involve memory. Because of this, they might do especially well on tests of ...
Participants were offered the opportunity to join a study investigating adult experiences of living with an autistic sibling and how this had influenced their attitude and knowledge towards autism. Participants were advised the findings would be compared with the perspective of adults that do not have...
Four things autism is and one thing it isn't. Letting Go of "Never" When Raising an Autistic Child A Personal Perspective: I was often told my son would "never" do certain things. I've learned to expect the unexpected. Recent Posts Why We're Drawn to "Fresh Starts" The "fresh...
1.I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own. 2.I prefer to do things the same way over and over again. 3.If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind. 4.I frequently get so strongly absorbed in one thing that I lose sight ...
Advocacy in the autism community provides an opportunity to challenge these norms. By stepping into visible roles, male advocates show that strength lies in empathy and action. This change has ripple effects. When men engage in advocacy, they inspire other men to do the same. They contribute ...
So, I’m a true American. If anyone gets to say who belongs here, I do. My vote? Give me the newly arrived. And the more different from me, the better. Living for years in Lakeview, Chicago’s epicenter of all things different, my husband and I discovered that we love the ‘diffe...
Life with a young child with autism can beoverwhelming. So it's important to take breaks and ask for help when you need it. This may be hardto do at first, but it will allow you to devote more time and energy to yourfamily.