Why is autism spectrum disorder controversial?Early Intervention for Autism:Early intervention for autism examines the efficacy of different therapies and their influences on early child development, for example, speech and language. It is usually conducted with the child as its primary focus and ...
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Under a Creative Commons license Open accessAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 2% of children in the United States (US). Therapeutic interventions are most effective if applied early, yet diagnosis often remains delayed, partly because the diagnosis is based on identifying abnormal be...
Embracing and celebrating differences.Neurodivergent traits should not be considered a deficit, or something to be “treated” or “fixed.” Rather, neurodivergent traits should be celebrated to nourish a positive sense of identity Accommodations.Neurodivergent traits and preferences are respected and accom...
Attributing differences in women’s behavior to more stereotypically “feminine” traits. For example, a clinician might perceive repetitive behaviors as a sign of generalized anxiety rather than autism. Ignoring symptoms of autism that are considered normative for girls.Shynesstends to ...
Autism and Family-Supported Business A Brief History of the Science of Autism Spectrum Disorder 7. Experiencing the loss of a parent or other childhood trauma Some children face horrific experiences, such as the loss of a parent. Thankfully, there is more awaren...
Reduced eye contact with others is a common characteristic ofautism spectrum disorder(ASD). Although eye contact is an important aspect of social interactions, scientists have previously been unable to study the neurological basis of live social interaction with eye contact in ASD because it is diffi...
Rather than looking at empathic abilities on a continuous scale, several CY researchers have studied populations that are impaired with regard to empathic processing. To date, researchers have focused on individuals with schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as both conditions have been ...
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And, noted Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute, “When (autism spectrum kids) come out as trans, they are often ‘love bombed.’ Overnight, students and teachers fawn over them. If I were autistic, I would probably declare myself trans.”Article...