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Approximately 87,000 children in Canada are affected by autism. A new web platform promises to help their families access much-needed research knowledge.
Families supporting children with autism urgently need better access to the latest research about evidence-based treatments. A new health design project from Emily Carr University is helping.
There are several problems with the recently released guidelines for diagnosing autism. But the fundamental issue is that we’re striving for diagnosis first, and help later.
Numerous measures are in place to help young disabled children thrive, but the transition beyond school can be a difficult one. Here are some tips for families to help their children prepare for life beyond.
Sam Best went to Africa for six months, in order to be exposed to prolonged instability.
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James Best took his son Sam, who has autism, on a six-month journey to Africa. The lessons learnt may encourage a slightly riskier approach to parenting and education for some children with autism.
Most important for now is that we look after pregnant women experiencing depression.
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A new paper published today has reported a small increase in the number of children born with autism from mothers who were using antidepressant medication while pregnant.
For most of the twentieth century, we were at war with microbes, leading to substantial changes in our body’s ecosystem. This has changed our diets, disease profile, moods and even personalities.
Young autistic people struggle to access mental health services in the UK.
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There are plenty of apps that people with autism can use for learning, play and communication. Not all are designed with autism in mind, so what can we learn from any online user feedback?
Out-of-body experiences are also more common among those with autism.
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Improving the lives of people with autism through technology has benefits for us all and encourages society to take a more inclusive view of disability