El día 2 de abril se celebra el día mundial por la concienciación del autismo. Se iluminarán de azul edificios emblemáticos en todo el mundo dentro del evento "light it up blue" (ilumínalo de azul), promovido por Autism Speaks, como el Empire State, el Corcovado... en Valencia iluminaremos parte del Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe y el Umbracle. Además colgaremos globos azules en ventanas y balcones, y se realizarán multitud de eventos informativos y sensibilizadores para conseguir acercar a la gente a la realidad de este trastorno.

Scientists have developed a new smartphone app that tracks eye movement to determine, in less than a minute, if a child is showing signs of autism spectrum disorder.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States. ASD can create challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. After her son Michael was diagnosed with ASD, Dr. Lisa Liberatore and her husband Dr. Dimitri Kessaris formed LUV Michael, a pioneering nonprofit ministry that transforms the lives of those with ASD. We will speak with Lisa Liberatore and Mark Bondi about their innovative LUV Michael organic granola products enterprise that employs the autistic population, their U.S. Autism Homes housing initiative, and other autism advocacy. LUV Michael is a unique ministry opportunity for you and your parish to help create meaningful work for autistic adults, learn about autism, and advocate for autism acceptance

Today we eavesdrop on a kitchen table discussion with daughter Megan (with a little help from 20-month-old Michael who thought the microphone looked tasty!) as they discussed Michael's six-year-old brother Adam and the still mysterious condition known as autism. Here is a picture of Adam and Frederica's article from an earlier posting on Beliefnet.

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.

Publication date: January 2025 Source: Computers in Human Behavior, Volume 162 Author(s): Ecaterina Eltahir, Paul H. Delfabbro, Daniel L. King Read the full article ›

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Publication date: January 2025 Source: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 119 Author(s): W.C. Su, S. Srinivasan, A.N. Bhat Read the full article ›

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An Atlanta rapper's take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal Minnesota boy with autism to sing.

Autism: study published in "Nature" reveals that it is possible to reverse symptoms of the disease in adulthood - A team of American scientists and a Portuguese, Patricia Monteiro, investigated the SHANK3 gene, a gene implicated in autism, an incurable disease that affects about 70 million people worldwide. A study in which participated the Neurosciences and Cellular Biology Center (CNC), University of Coimbra (UC), published last week in the prestigious "Nature" *, reveals that it is possible to reverse some of the behaviors associated with autism in adulthood. SHANK3 gene under study A team of American scientists and a Portuguese, Patricia Monteiro, investigated the SHANK3 gene, a gene implicated in autism, an incurable disease that affects about 70 million people worldwide. In Portugal it is estimated that the prevalence of 1 case per 1,000 children of school age. In the USA, there has been a tenfold increase in the last 40 years.

This serious medical and social problem is growing exponentially but is not receiving adequate attention Recent studies indicate that babies with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will constitute as many as one in every 100 births, showing a markedly growing trend. What are the causes? The Autism Center is organising the XI International Annual Conference – Autism. Challenges and Solutions – in Abu Dhabi, UAE (April 28 to 30) which aims to share discoveries and results of investigation carried out over the last decade.  Described as “a serious medical and social problem” by the Autism Centre, this spectrum of disorders does not receive the attention it deserves in many countries around the world, in the words of the Center, “most countries”.

The National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education should promote routine early screenings of children for autistic spectrum disorders, much like they are promoted for vision and hearing problems, says a new report from the National Research Council of the National Academies.

Based on a thorough review of clinical and epidemiological studies, neither the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal nor the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are associated with autism, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Good afternoon. On behalf of the Institute of Medicine and the entire committee, I would like to welcome reporters and guests to the release of our report, Vaccines and Autism.

Hardison & Cochran is proud to partner with the Autism Society of North Carolina and Carolina Athletics

9-year NBA veteran seeks to play for an organization that truly supports diversity inclusion to open the door for other athletes.

Blue Ridge's Clinical Team Presents about Assessment of Substance Use and Autism at the OBHC Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium

Only swim goggles certified to address the needs of those with autism

Austin Surhoff returns to the Olympic Trials with a new sponsor

Improving children's quality of life with emotional care through cutting-edge technology

This study has added to evidence that the cerebellum has important roles that are underappreciated.

Film Education are holding Autism Friendly Screenings of Ice Age: Continental Drift in selected cities this April

La documentalista francesa Sophie Robert, condenada a pagar 300.000 euros por intentar evitar que los psicoanalistas lacanianos sigan torturando a los niños con autismo y a sus familias.

Lisa Goring, VP of Family Services at Autism Speaks, discusses World Autism Awareness Day and their Light It Up Blue campaign.

MERT is being marketed to families of children with autism. Providers suggest the treatment has been thoroughly studied, but there is little evidence to date of its efficacy.

Here are the key takeways from The Times' yearlong investigation into the science behind magnetic resonance therapy, or MERT, as a therapy for autism.

Autismo: Construyendo desde el amor.

"En Familia" abordó el tema del autismo, desde la vivencia de un autista: El compositor, arreglista y guitarrista Jaime Jaramillo Arias, le concedió una entrevista por escrito a Judith Sarmiento, porque él siente que no tiene las habilidades para una entrevista verbal.

A través de la vivencia de la familia Jaramillo Arias, con varios integrantes autistas, "En Familia" nos propone sensibilizarnos -como sociedad- frente a la neurodiversidad y nos aportará elementos de juicio para entender y afrontar los Trastornos del Espectro Autista.

The ‘Move Your Feet’ for Autism 5K Family Walk, hosted by Tomorrow’s Voices, was held today [Nov 3] at TN Tatem Field in Warwick.  The event included music, bouncy castles, a warm-up stretch, and various family-friendly activities, creating a fun day for all in support of autism awareness. Related Stories 9-Year-Old Rico Has His Own […]

This End of Project Report describes an innovative Transition to Work Programme for young people with autistic spectrum diagnoses and is the result of a pilot programme developed by Lothian Autistic Society (LAS) and Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (SOEC) and made possible through funding from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The pilot had the twin aims of developing employability skills and exploring the therapeutic value of the outdoors. 

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OM Ukraine Odessa invites children with autism and their families to a two-day summer camp.

A leading autism researcher and former special education teacher offers advice to help students cope with the abrupt changes brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.

La enseñanza bíblica en profundidad de John MacArthur lleva la verdad transformadora de la Palabra de Dios a millones de personas cada día.

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