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As we continue through the holidays of December on our way to the New Year, this week we’re going to take a look a trio of news stories involving the dangers of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an initiative to build a Yelp-like website for families with members with autism, and the increase of early diagnoses.…
Read MoreThis week two different research teams made headway in their efforts to track the lives of children with autism in addition to developing a new questionnaire to help adults with autism. In addition, a new study has identified young mothers as being at a higher risk for having a child with autism. First up, the…
Read MoreOne common question within the autism community is “What happens to adults with autism when they turn 22 and there are no more school programs for them?” This week, we’re going to take a look at some of the institutional and cultural efforts being made to provide adults with autism with the care and support…
Read MoreAs we’ve discussed frequently in this space, one area in autism care that is frequently in need of more support and awareness is that of young adults. After all, with so much focus being placed on earlier and earlier diagnoses and treatment for autism in young children, much of the funding, research, and resources are…
Read MoreWhen we report on genetic research related to autism, it can be easy to get overwhelmed quickly. After all, there are thousands of potential genes that could be associated or have something to do with autism at some level. More so, it seems that every few weeks there’s a new study reporting on new genes,…
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One of the most exciting and encouraging things about digging through the many local stories from around the country looking at how communities and families are dealing with autism, is the never-ending forms that autism activism and advocacy can take. For example, in Scranton, PA, two rival high school basketball teams are using the cause…
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Often in this space, we take the vantage point of those neurotypical individuals who are seeking to better understand the unique challenges and symptoms exhibited by those with autism. And that’s how most people who aren’t physically affected by autism respond to finding out that a loved one has received a diagnosis in a similar…
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Going through a monstrous amount of stress is a given when going to the Emergency Room, from the long lines to nurses and doctors who are overwhelmed to the patients themselves, the ER is a perfect recipe for sensory overload for children with autism. In fact, the feeling of stress that comes with going to…
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If you do not live in Canada or some of the more chilly and lake-surrounded areas of the Midwest, you might have never even heard of Broomball. The sport, which is particularly popular in Canada, does not exactly demand enraptured viewing, with the majority of the action involving a “pitcher” tossing a heavy and metallic…
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First up in our weekly recap of autism in culture, international pop star Adele recently brought the dreams of a 12-year-old girl named Emily Tammam with autism to life when she brought her on stage to perform her favorite song. And how did this 12 year-old get so lucky? By simply standing in front of…
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