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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Dr Evdokia Anagnostou, a neurologist at Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital and the University of Toronto, studies autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She has recently published new research that may change our thoughts about ASD. How studies…
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Among the most pressing questions for families affected by Autism are treatment and the possibility of a cure. Although there is no absolute cure for Autism currently, several treatments can improve symptoms and help individuals…
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High-functioning Autism is a term for people with ASD who can speak, read, write, and handle basic life skills like anyone else. Many can attend regular schools and live relatively everyday lives. In fact, the…
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An astonishing 40% of people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, are nonverbal. However, this is not to suggest that individuals with Autism are unable to communicate. Thankfully, there are many replacements…
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly one in 12 American children aged 3 to 17 has experienced a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder in the last year.…
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Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive, safe, and painless method of “training one’s brain” to match the structure of a neurotypically developing individual through electrical feedback in the brain (neurodevelopmental…
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A concern parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder often experience is in the area of feeding and nutrition. Initially, it may seem as though a child is just being difficult or a picky…
Read MoreHow Gamma Oscillations Can Be Used as a Vital Biometric for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis
Autism is characterized by deficits in three overlapping domains: communication, interpersonal interactions, and behavioral flexibility. Identifying objective and measurable clinical biomarkers is a critical issue in diagnosing autism, which still heavily relies on behavioral evaluations.…
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Over the past decade, bullying has become a serious problem in schools across the United States. According to recent studies, More than 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because they're afraid of being…
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