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Adult with autism argues alone at night… are particularly common among people who have autism. They can include parasomnias, which involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions and perceptions while falling sleep, sleeping or waking up. Often, someone with such a sleeping disorder … lines from their favorite movies, TV shows or YouTube channels. We call this “scripting.” Autism scripting a common repetitive behavior that can be a source of comfort when the person is anxious or excited. In my practice, I see a number of …
Study Confirms “Optimal Outcomes” Rare but Real among Children with Autism… diagnostic evaluations. They then “blinded” these evaluations by removing the ASD diagnosis and presenting only the behavior information to an independent expert for review. The researchers concluded that children in the optimal-outcome … slightly higher IQs than the high-functioning autism group. But at the time of diagnosis, their communication issues and repetitive behaviors were just as severe. Once their earlier diagnosis of autism was confirmed, the participants underwent a full ASD …
Autism Speaks partners with The Home Depot and Philips Lighting … Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not …
One family’s story of navigating their son’s Down syndrome/autism dual diagnosis … diagnosis also helped family members and school- and community-based providers to better understand the reason for Jake’s behaviors and how to best address them. There is a lot of information about autism and Down syndrome out there, but very … motor development and communication. Over time, the rocking behavior became more frequent and Jake began to develop other repetitive behaviors, including tooth grinding and throwing. He did not show interest in kids his age, nor did he engage in …
12 Things I’d like teachers to understand about autism… A meltdown looks similar to a temper tantrum but it is not the same at all. 9. Children with autism use stereotypic behaviors or repetitive behaviors when they are excited, bored, or stressed. My son will need redirection throughout the day. The …
Autism Speaks awards more than $4.7 million for autism research… genes that are linked to increased autism risk, while two more will study how known genes are linked to sleep problems and repetitive behaviors. Ten predoctoral and eight postdoctoral fellowships were also awarded to doctoral students or recent doctoral …
Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism… increasing interest in the role that sensory issues may play in autism’s hallmark communication and social difficulties and repetitive or restricted behaviors. … Study finds altered brain growth patterns that predict autism …
Autism Speaks teams up with NCAA basketball coaches and fans for Coaches Powering Forward… Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We now know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person …
Autism Speak elects Zumper Chief Marketing Officer Darren Goode to national board… Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with …
Angela Timashenka Geiger to step down later this year as president and CEO of Autism Speaks… Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with …