Scientists are taking a closer look at a rare inherited illness called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and its surprising connection to autism. New findings suggest that children living with DM1 may be much more…
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A research group from the Massachusetts General Hospital recently analyzed data from 18,000 births between March of 2020 and May of 2021. The purpose of this study was to look into how COVID-19 in pregnant…
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This weekend, Chuck E. Cheese hosted its annual Sensory Sensitive Halloween celebration at all U.S. locations, offering a calm and inclusive environment for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities. The event opened two hours…
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According to many women who were diagnosed with autism later in life, the male validation mask is one of the strongest and most misunderstood masking techniques in women. This technique involves leaning into the idea…
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Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson recently became a senior national advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of his role, he’s been addressing one of the…
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On October 30, something truly special is happening at Allegiant Stadium. It’s the 15th Annual Grant A Gift Gala, a night where the Las Vegas community comes together to support children and families living with…
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Clark County has made it a point to become the first court in the country to focus on children living with autism primarily. The Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth, or DAAY, Court helps provide resolutions…
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Autism is a condition affecting how a child communicates and relates to the world. It doesn’t necessarily look the same from child to child. Some children exhibit challenges from an early age, which could be indicators…
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Recent estimates suggest there are around 52,000 individuals in Nevada on the autism spectrum. Many of these individuals are still children who greatly benefit from the services and treatment programs offered by facilities like the…
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This week, President Donald Trump said something that made a lot of moms sit up: he suggested that Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy, could be behind the rise in autism. Tylenol is one of the…
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