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Gender-affirming care for transgender autistic youth … Research shows that transgender and gender diverse individuals are 3 to 6% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. According to the Trevor Project , transgender autistic youth experience a range of physical and mental health … transgender and gender diverse said they needed gender identity-related medical care but could not access it due to their autism diagnosis. Additionally, more than 35% of autistic LGBTQ adults surveyed said they were refused services by a medical …
How Workplace Inclusion Now helped solve Georgia's school cafeteria staff shortage… school food service employees, had a better idea. After hearing only 20% of people with disabilities, including those with autism, are employed, they decided to tap into the talent pool of the other 80% of them who are willing and able to work. That's when they reached out to Autism Speaks about Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) , a workplace development program for employers who want to create a more …
Autistic teacher perspective: How to nurture autistic students and build an inclusive classroom… of not being able to do. Ironic, isn’t it.” Jim shares their perspective to help other teachers connect with students with autism and related disabilities to maximizes their learning: Incorporate Universal Design for Learning concepts Hoerricks is … a discussion in which the class collectively sets the norms for their community. Recognize teacher training regarding autism is limited and seek out lived experiences of autistic people Despite 1 in 36 children being diagnosed with autism in …
Eileen Lamb featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine… This month, Autism Speaks graced the cover of Exceptional Parent Magazine with a story written by Marta Chmielowicz, content manager of … Read the full story in Exceptional Parent Magazine . Learn more about Eileen “I'm a mother of a child with profound autism. I want to share our story.” Follow Eileen’s blog, The Autism Café Listen to these podcasts … Eileen Lamb featured …
Celebrations on the spectrum… Hi, I’m Logan Slaughter, an Autism Speaks Champion of Change . I was diagnosed with autism at 10, and growing up, making friends was tough. I was rarely invited to sleepovers or other parties and felt left …
Advocacy Perspective: During Black History Month, A Call To Action To Advance Health Equity … combat racism, particularly as it relates to health and eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities. Prior to joining Autism Speaks in the summer of 2022, I worked on Capitol Hill for over seven years, including five as a congressional aide … and people of color, experience higher rates of chronic conditions, and are at higher risk for adverse health challenges. Autism Speaks was a frequent flyer in my office on the Hill. I often met with a very diverse group of AS ambassadors. They …
Catching up with Taniya H. … Last time we heard from 19-year-old Taniya during World Autism Month in 2020, she was in the midst of her freshman season and still figuring out how to navigate the ups and down … a brave, powerful senior: How important has it been to your personal growth to have found a head coach that understands autism? I feel like it's really been important to me as I enter adulthood and realize how it's more common than you think. …
Expert Q&A: Tips for an active and healthy lifestyle … Research shows that people with autism are at especially high risk of a range of physical and mental health issues as they age. While some of these health … adults alike. In this Q&A, Dr. Jean Gehricke, a clinician and researcher at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), an Autism Speaks-supported Autism Care Network site, shares some tips for encouraging a healthy lifestyle among autistic …
How neurodiverse talent can boost your business and the broader community… approach . But we kept hope, and soon after, AJ landed a job at a hospital with a program tailored for young adults with autism. They assessed his strengths, and we learned a lot about his skills, which turned out to be basic computer tasks and … talent Because of outdated stigmas and beliefs, only one in five people with disabilities, including those with autism, are employed, despite many having the skillset and desire to work. Hiring neurodiverse people benefits them, the …
Genetic mutations associated with ASD increase risk for other co-occurring conditions… Research published in the Journal of Child Health Care shows that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at higher risk for other co-occurring conditions, such as seizures, gastrointestinal (GI) … Project, Phase Two ( SVIP ) study. This data was then compared to a sample of 2,676 children and adolescents who had an autism diagnosis but no known ASD-linked genetic mutations, with data drawn from the Simons Simplex Collection ( SSC ). … can help researchers develop more targeted treatments and interventions, improving the quality of life for people with autism. Learn more: Read about the medical conditions commonly associated with autism Learn how genetic testing can help you …