The increased prevalence of autism has intensified the demand for therapeutic service and intervention science to provide evidence of effective practices for the disorder. Autism is a clinical diagnosis, which has developed into research, intervention decision, and implementation process to treat ...
She has pioneered much of the current research into autism and dyslexia, and has written several books on these two subjects.Her book Autism: Explaining the Enigma provides an introduction to the cognitive neuroscience of autism. Among the students she has mentored are Tony Attwood, Margaret Snow...
An early writer on autism, Bettelheim's work focused on the education of emotionally disturbed children, as well as Freudian psychology more generally. Imprisoned by the Nazis in the 1930s, he arrived in the United States as a refugee under a program for scholars fleeing Europe. In the U.S...
But for whatever reason, it seems the software industry has gravitated toward a set of practices that don’t really align with the goal of hiring the right people. And we at HuffPost have fallen into some of these pitfalls in the past. What follows is an account of how we have ...
“currently, we do not have evidence-based recommendations that promote the gaps diet,” hallak says. “a lot of research is needed to test the benefits and risks of this diet.” the gaps diet could be a tool for improving gut health and, in turn, overall wellness, but there’s still...
Welcome to Age of Autism, the Daily Web Newspaper of the Autism Epidemic. We are published to give voice to those who believe autism is an environmentally induced illness, that it is treatable, and that children can recover. For the most part, the major media in the United States aren’t...
Understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their implications for behavior, learning and the ability to process information is critical for anyone working or interacting with those on the spectrum -- educators, clinicians, counselors, therapists, medical staff, family and em...
rather than through the lens of a diagnosis or label they may have acquired along the way. I believe that each person is their own expert. Cultivating better contact with oneself, and learning to be more compassionate and supportive towards self is foundational for the therapeutic process I hold...
of 57 individuals were referred to the trial, with 34 eligible for random assignment to the experimental and control conditions. Results showed a significant reduction in physical and verbal aggression commensurate with mindfulness-based training, when compared to the waiting list control condition. ...
Using Acceptance and Commitment Training in the support of parents of children diagnosed with autism. Child & Family Behavior Therapy. [Within design looking at the effects of an ACT workshop of parental distress. Reduced depression.] Tests of ACT Components Fall 2005 ACT handout 23 Masuda, A....