Last week, I saw another meme in my Facebook feed castigating parents for forcing their autistic kids to make eye contact and to sit with “quiet hands” rather than flapping. It’s a common theme in ...
How to Support a Child in Crisis] When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges.
Autism shows up differently in each person, but early diagnosis, inclusive environments, and the right support can transform ...
What exactly is autism? “Autism is not one condition,” said Geraldine Dawson, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University and founding director of the Duke Center for Autism ...
Epidemic is a powerful word. It generates bold headlines, congressional hearings, research dollars and dramatic, high-stakes hunts for culprits. It’s a word that has lately been attached to autism.
CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. A NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE TREND AMONG EIGHT YEAR OLDS. THE CDC BELIEVES ONE IN EVERY 36 IS ON THE SPECTRUM. THAT’S UP FROM 1 IN 40 4 IN 2018. AND AS KETV ...
Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...
Last week, I saw another meme in my Facebook feed castigating parents for forcing their autistic kids to make eye contact and to sit with “quiet hands” rather than flapping. It’s a common theme in ...
When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...