Insights & The World Around Us
Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s March report demonstrated that there has been a 30% increase in the number of autism spectrum disorders in just the last few years, leading many to wonder if we are actually in the middle of an autism spike, with the condition being more prevalent now than…
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Culture and social norms of any community or a country traditions can have long-reaching effects on everything from sexuality and socially acceptable behavior to how a community deals with handling individuals with autism. After all, while in a city like New York City there is a general attitude of tolerance and countless resources and groups…
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As Autism Awareness Month continues on and numerous activists and communities around the world unite to raise awareness about autism, a number of interesting news stories have popped up in the past week, in part inspired by this month dedicated to better understanding the disorder. First up, in looking at recent breakthroughs in the realm…
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As we turn the corner on the first quarter of the year, 2015 continues to be a banner year for autism breakthroughs, whether they be through research, legislation, or local activism. This week we look at promising neural research being conducted at Hofstra University, exciting bills being passed in Georgia and Minnesota, and how a…
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One of the exciting aspects of living in an age where the majority of the population has video-capturing abilities on their phones is that moments of wonder, which used to live by word of mouth, can now be easily captured and shared with the world. In addition to looking at two stories that show technology’s…
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Although we’re only two-and-a-half months deep into 2015, each week seems to bring forth some incredible new insight into possible causes and cures for autism or advancement for individuals who are living with autism. This past week brought us so much varied news, we decided to group it all together to keep you up to…
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While the number of autism diagnoses remains on the rise due to improved testing that makes it easier for doctors and therapists to identify autism at a younger age, one long-standing trend in autism diagnoses has remained unchanged: Men are more likely to have autism than women. In fact, males are four times more likely…
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Parenting, while hugely rewarding, is undoubtedly one of the most stressful things a person can embark on in their lives. But when you talk to most parents, they will often argue that for all of the headaches, the drama, and the tough times, they wouldn’t trade the time they spent raising their children for anything…
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In 2015, we live in an age where autism is diagnosed more frequently than ever—at a rate of 1 in 68 children in the U.S.—which means that more people are aware of the condition than ever before. However, the rate of diagnosis and general understanding of autism was but a minute fraction of what it…
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Whether one considers oneself to be artistic, there is no denying the power of art—be it in the form of painting, sculpture, photography, or even filmmaking—to serve as a therapeutic outlet for a person’s emotions and mental distress, such as depression or anxiety. Previously in this space, we took a snapshot at some of…
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