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The Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN… The SpectRUN is an Autism Sensory Friendly Event, which means the event is designed to be less sensory stimulating and overwhelming. … The Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN …
3 shows and movies about autism… 1. Atypical Atypical is a popular show on Netflix autism show. When a teen on the spectrum decides to get a girlfriend, his bid for more independence puts his whole family on … a movie about an autistic boy and his father. After the death of Po's mother, his father struggles to care for his son with autism, who regresses into a fantasy world to escape real-life bullying. … Video (Responsive)."]} Related resources Books about autism How 'The Good Doctor' developed its main character with autism 'The Good Doctor' actor with autism talks about dream …
Women on the autism spectrum and stress… Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at times, and generally it is short-lived. For many people on the autism spectrum, anxiety is instead a normal way of life. More and more females are being diagnosed with autism or realizing that they have autism as they learn more about the condition. Stress and anxiety of females on the spectrum can be made worse as they learn …
Supporting Your Friend's Child with Autism… When your friend's child is diagnosed with autism, one of the ways you can help is by supporting her child. Your friend will appreciate that you want to interact with her child with autism. Here are some suggestions: Find out about the interests of the child, and ask him or her about them. Children with …
Why I mentor individuals with autism … This guest post is by Kerry Magro , a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. When I first found out I had autism at 11 years old, I often wished I had a role model to look up to who was on the autism spectrum. There were so many …
Autism and the transition to adult healthcare… Today’s “Got Questions?” response is from developmental pediatrician Daniel Coury, medical director of Autism Speaks Autism Care Network (ACNet) . Dr. Coury is also the chief of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s …
Five Tips for Grandparents of a Child with Autism… self-confidence. She relishes her roles as wife, mom, step-mom and grandmother. Five Tips for Grandparents of a Child with Autism 1. Expect the unexpected – be prepared. With a child with autism, you never know when something will throw them into a major meltdown. It can happen when you least expect it. Case …
Benefits of Exercise for People with Autism… A wealth of research gives credence to this truism. And now – thanks to a growing number of studies involving youth with autism – we can confidently say that physical activity provides them with a wide range of benefits. I recently published the … of my team’s meta-analysis of 29 studies looking at the benefits of exercise among more than a thousand young people on the autism spectrum. In a meta-analysis, we combine the findings of multiple studies to gain a deeper and more reliable picture …
Autism Speaks hosts pre-conference virtual sessions on autism science collaborations… Researchers from around the world joined Autism Speaks on Monday, May 3, to learn about autism research resources available at Autism Speaks. Sessions were held for each of the four main Autism Speaks Science …
Video: Navigating autism into adulthood… (Responsive)."]} … Phil was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, school phobia, and ADHD as a teenager … Video: Navigating autism into adulthood …