Interacting with animals has been found to be especially useful for people with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), who find social interactions difficult and often uncomfortable.Therapeutic horseback ridinghas also been associated with positive, long-lasting effects in children with autism spectrum disorder...
The volunteer team at FACT in Virginia Beach, VA works tirelessly to support individuals with autism and their families. Learn more.
When was the first World Autism Awareness Day? What color does autism stand for? World Autism Awareness Day, which is celebrated every second of April, aims to increase people’s awareness about people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This day includes events for educators, healthcare profes...
Did you know that that massive mall up in Syracuse has something for those with sensory sensitivites? Well, they do. On the first Sunday of each month, Destiny USA teams with Autism Alliance to put on asensory-friendly hour. People can come to Apex Entertainment in the mall for fun with...
They’re also offering a special sensory-friendly matinee for people with autism spectrum disorder on Dec 10, with lowered sound levels, no blackouts, room to move around the theatre, and a separate “quiet room” available for those who need it. ...
Housewives (9.3%) and unemployed persons (4.1%) were mostly affected. No correlation was found between psychiatric events, demographic and disease characteristics. Our results suggest that people with epilepsy if unselected are not at higher risk for psychiatric disorders than the general population....
3.Promoting Social Communication Skills in Individuals with Autism This session aims to explore practical strategies for enhancing social communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Attendees will learn evidence-based interventions and techniques for improving social interaction, ...
Children with autism incur trauma and have increased vulnerabilities for experiencing trauma. This paper summarizes the current literature in the study of
Autism spectrum disorderTraumaComorbidityAdverse childhood experiencesMental healthDevelopmental disabilitiesResearch findings suggest that behavioral interventions are effective in improving educational outcomes and fostering skill development in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, high rates of ...
Learning Disabilities and/or Autism: Enabling Change-Delivering Improvement Conference London To continue to shape the narrative surrounding support services for people with autism, autistic people with a learning disability and people with a learning disability, Open Forum Events invite you to... Confer...