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Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum… who was awarded $360,000 in funding from Autism Speaks in 2019 , looked at different measures of success for this type of support program. The transition-specific grant funding for this work is part of Autism Speaks’ commitment to improving the … barriers when moving from pediatric providers to adult healthcare providers, like lack of autism knowledge and lack of supportive and accessible facilities. Dr. Hand’s team aims to understand what can help overcome these barriers and improve … Frazier said. Find more info about our research support for Transition to Adulthood here. … Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum …
Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX … the transition to adulthood for Latino autistic youth. As a major funder of autism research, Autism Speaks is committed to supporting research and innovation that drives towards improved quality of life and well-being for individuals with autism … Shih. “The grant for this year’s postdoctoral fellowship aims to bridge the service gap in Houston, enhancing mental health support and easing the transition to adulthood for these youth." This year, fellowship applicants were required to focus on … adults and their families, aiming for broader outreach in the region. … Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX …
Study: Eye contact declines early in babies who later develop autism… Emory University, appeared online in the journal Nature . Dr. Klin is also a principle investigator in Autism Speaks Baby Siblings Research Consortium. ‘Baby Sibs’ research continues to yield important findings For good reason, much of the search for autism’s earliest signs and symptoms has involved the younger siblings of children already diagnosed with ASD. Because autism tends to run in families, these “baby sibs” have a greatly … In fact, earlier eye-gaze studies done without eye-tracking technology failed to capture the pattern. The new results also support the strong role that genetic and prenatal factors play in the development of ASD, Dr. Wang adds. “Some people have …
Autism Speaks names top 10 studies of 2020 … Speaks science staff and advisors highlight the 2020 studies that most powerfully advanced understanding, treatment and support of people on the spectrum … Autism Speaks names top 10 studies of 2020 …
Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future… spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities face stigmatization, delayed diagnosis and limited access to support services. In many countries, challenges in service delivery are compounded by humanitarian concerns like armed … and UNICEF to launch the Global Report on Children with Developmental Disabilities . Developed with technical and financial support from Autism Speaks, this report is a roadmap for advocates and policymakers in underserved countries around the … Action Step 1: Ensure that caregivers and children with developmental disabilities have early access to information and support. One of the biggest challenges faced by families of people with autism and other disabilities in Africa is …
WHO names Caregiver Skills Training program in tool kit for Universal Health Coverage … to ensure all people have access to essential health services without financial hardship. “Autism Speaks fully supports the World Health Organization’s efforts to ensure that people with developmental delays and disabilities, including … Autism Speaks. “Caregiver Skills Training (CST), developed in collaboration with the WHO, is a low-cost, effective way to support developmental health in places around the world where there are fewer or no resources, including communities … Traditionally delivered in-person by local facilitators who train parents on using everyday routines and home activities to support healthy development, CST has been culturally adapted and translated for local communities as it has been implemented …
INSAR Day 2: ECHO Autism works to improve mental health care for autistic people… particularly anxiety and depression. Despite this, people with autism often struggle to access the mental health support they need. This can lead to negative outcomes, including poor quality of life and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. … needs of the autistic community. In response to this need, the University of Missouri – ECHO Autism Communities, with the support of the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network , developed the ECHO Autism: Mental Health program . ECHO Autism: Mental … science literature that having a one-time training often does not result in clinician behavior change. Having this ongoing support and tele-mentoring is consistent with literature for sustainable change of behavior.” Autism Speaks is proud to …
Celebrating women in autism research… the meaningful inclusion of autistic voices,” says Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks. “We are proud to support the next generation of researchers who are redefining how we understand and support autistic people. Their work is not only advancing our scientific understanding of autism, but also ensuring that autism research reflects the true diversity of the community.” We are proud to support the next generation of researchers who are redefining how we understand and support autistic people. Their work is …
Autism Speaks hosts the Thought Leadership Summit on Autism and Aging… policy considerations, provided an overview of the existing research and identified opportunities for further action to support this community. Watch some of the key sessions from Day 1 and Day 2 of the Summit below, or view the full playlist … and challenges of aging, their struggles navigating the education and healthcare system, and the importance of finding supports and learning opportunities throughout the life span. …
Identical twins with autism differ significantly in severity of social traits… by our environment. It also confirms what we know about the importance of getting intervention as early as possible to support development,” said Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Thomas W. Frazier. “Repeating this study with larger groups may help us understand those environmental factors where we might be able to best support optimal development for young children at risk for autism.” Using genetic data and clinical information, researchers … The other groups, from the Interactive Autism Network registry and the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (both programs supported by Autism Speaks), had formal diagnoses of autism. In all groups, parents completed a questionnaire about social …