Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, affects how people communicate with and relate to others. Most people with autism don't understand some of the basic social that others take for granted. They might have trouble making eye contact, holding a conversation, or recognizing ...
We aimed to compare, during a joint attention (JA) elicitation task, how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and children with typical development (TD) behave and explore their 4 dimensional (meaning spatial 3D + time) when interacting with a human or with a robotic agent. We built...
A 2018 study published in theJournal of Autism and Developmental Disordersfound that people with alexithymia have a harder time expressing empathy, regardless of whether or not they also have autism. However, people with this condition who do not have alexithymia were better able to show empathy. ...
"Diagnosingautism spectrum disorder[ASD] can be difficult because there is nomedical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder," the agency noted. "Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis." At what age can a diagnosis be made? According to...
How Are Students on the Autism Spectrum Affected by Bullying? Perspectives of Students and Parents.doi:10.1111/1471-3802.12421Jill AshburnerBeth SaggersMarilyn A. CampbellJulie A. Dillon-WallaceYoon-Suk HwangSuzanne CarringtonNatasha BobirJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd...
How does autism spectrum disorder affect learning? Learning: Learning is the process in which an individual acquires the skills and knowledge that they need in order to execute a certain set of tasks. It involves a complex interaction between the nervous system and other body systems. ...
This qualitative research study explores how parents use behavior modifications with their children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Seven participants, who are mothers of children diagnosed with autism, were interviewed for this study. This research found that essentially, parents use different tec...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to affect one child in every 150 births. It's the fastest growing developmental disability, with a diagnosis rate rising 10 to 17 percent each year. ASD is considered to be a result of biological and/or neurological disorders that affect the ...
autism spectrum disorderThere is no empirical evidence to link autism and terrorism, in the general population. However, when terrorist acts are planned or executed by individuals with autism, it is important to develop an understanding of the individual's autistic functioning and how it may ...
Autism used to be considered a rare disorder, but the CDC states that about 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder. ASD cases have continued to go up each year. The rise may be because doctors have better screening tools and awareness of the condition. Some experts think it also ...