Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a newer type of support strategy for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The strategy involves mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and acceptance and commitment therapy…
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A recent study found something worth sharing - some children with autism had made steady progress in social connection after working with a small, child-friendly robot during therapy. Compared to kids in regular therapy or…
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When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, he made a pledge to thoroughly research autism, its causes, and potential treatment options. The ambitious director even made the claim that…
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Children with autism are at a higher-than-average risk of drowning for several reasons, including the difficulties associated with finding a qualified instructor to effectively teach them how to swim. Another reason autistic children are more…
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New research has uncovered an intriguing fact – children with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are about 14xs as likely to develop autism spectrum disorder as children without DM1. This finding is significant considering DM1…
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If you have been reading up on current research in the field of autism, you probably know the rates of autism are rising, and the cause is still not completely understood. The CDC released new…
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Autism has been in the spotlight over the past few years for several reasons. For one, more individuals than ever before are getting diagnosed on the spectrum, and for another, several organizations and individuals have…
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As research on the cause of Autism continues, new findings have emerged linking it to a rare inherited condition called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). This discovery, made by a team of scientists from UNLV,…
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In recent years, knowledge and information surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have become much more widespread, available, and accurate. With this flood of information has come the realization that so many more individuals may have…
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Meet Sarah Commers, a recent high school graduate who found herself amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Conners understood the gravity of the COVID situation and knew that getting vaccinated was a crucial step in protecting herself…
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