The World Cup is a beautiful opportunity for soccer fans to witness their favorite teams live in action. But, for those with sensory sensitivities, navigating the crowd and all the overwhelming stimuli that come with…
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The President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle of MGM Resorts International recently announced a $1 million pledge to a Las Vegas autism foundation in an effort to provide job training and employment opportunities for adults living…
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"Oh my God, that's so cool!" That's how Serena DeJesus reacted when she learned about mixed martial arts and would later become the first autistic female UFC fighter. Earlier, her mom, Billie Sherwood, had not…
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The Grant A Gift Autism Foundation recently held its annual event in Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, and it was a resounding success. The event raised over $2 million for autism-related research,…
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Rhiannon Lloyd-Williams, now a 42-year-old female from Llangynfelyn in Ceredigion, UK, was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when she was 35 years old. According to Rhiannon, she had been working with autistic children…
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Research has suggested that DBT may be a promising treatment option for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While more research is needed to evaluate and confirm these findings further, the preliminary evidence suggests that…
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Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids, according to a new study published in the BMJ Health & Care Informatics Research. Researchers have created a machine that assesses the…
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous year, many individuals with ASD lost access to in-person therapies and support services. This opened new opportunities for virtual therapies, which were proven as effective as in-person…
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You may be puzzled and anxious about what to do next if you just found out that your child has or may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A diagnosis of ASD can be particularly overwhelming…
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There's something special about a therapy dog. They provide comfort and companionship to those in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other settings. But what exactly makes a therapy dog? Therapy dogs are usually calm, gentle,…
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