How to Be a Good Friend to an Adult with Aspergers Syndrome a.k.a. High-Functioning AutismShay, Kylyssa
The inclusion of sex as a biological variable in research is absolutely essential for improving our understanding of disease mechanisms contributing to risk and resilience. Studies focusing on examining sex differences have demonstrated across many level
For instance, in neuropsychiatric diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, or depression, although men and women may be given a similar diagnosis, there exist significant sex differences in overall rates, timing of onset, symptom presentation, and treatment efficacy (Heim and Nemeroff, 1999; Heim ...
Are teenage brains really different from adult brains? Why would you suddenly mistake your family for impostors? How Autism Works Sources Bryn Mawr University. "Brain Structures and their Functions." June 3, 2005. (June 13, 2011). http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/kinser/Structure1.html Childre...
Della has been teaching secondary and adult education for over 20 years. She holds a BS in Sociology, MEd in Reading, and is ABD on the MComm in Storytelling. Cite this lesson To improve their teaching strategies, teachers may benefit from studying students' behavior. Learn how to measure ...
Two studies were conducted to better understand how children with intellectual disabilities (ID) empathize with the feelings of others during social intera
But, there are many advantages to getting an ADHD diagnosis. Getting a diagnosis can help you or your child get the appropriate treatment and help rule out other conditions. While conditions such as autism, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, conduct disorders, and anxiety disorders can mimic sympt...
TheU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhas an updated review of what's involved in diagnosing autism in kids. "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 ...
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Like autism, it’s also harder to spot in girls as they tend to try harder than boys to compensate for their symptoms. And they’re usually more willing to put in more effort with school work, or ask for help when they struggle. And girls can have a stronger tendency to be p...