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Mother of girl,17, who died in collision while under arrest pays tribute

Tamzin Hall, 17, tragically died in a collision after leaving a police vehicle while under arrest, leaving her family devastated.
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Healing Beat: Using Music to Reach Autistic Kids

Music provides an alternative communication method for children with autism, fostering connection and confidence.
Adaptive music lessons can greatly benefit communication skills in children with autism.

Sai Kirupa Special School / Biome Environmental Solutions

The Sai Kirupa Special School's design focuses on the holistic development of special needs students, through phased construction and user-informed refinements.

Healing Beat: Using Music to Reach Autistic Kids

Music provides an alternative communication method for children with autism, fostering connection and confidence.
Adaptive music lessons can greatly benefit communication skills in children with autism.

Sai Kirupa Special School / Biome Environmental Solutions

The Sai Kirupa Special School's design focuses on the holistic development of special needs students, through phased construction and user-informed refinements.
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Harvard-backed math question that reveals if someone could be autistic

The bat costs $1 more than the ball, which costs five cents.
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Doctors Told Her She Was Bipolar. That Ended Up Doing More Harm Than Good.

Overmedication in childhood treatment can lead to more behavioral issues rather than solutions.

Why Autism in Black Boys Is Often Missed

African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later than white children, leading to fewer treatment opportunities.

Doctors Told Her She Was Bipolar. That Ended Up Doing More Harm Than Good.

Overmedication in childhood treatment can lead to more behavioral issues rather than solutions.

Why Autism in Black Boys Is Often Missed

African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed later than white children, leading to fewer treatment opportunities.
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New AI Tool Detects Autism Early in Toddlers

AI can accurately predict autism risk in toddlers, enabling earlier interventions.
Early diagnosis is critical for effective intervention in autism spectrum disorder.

Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. There's little evidence

Parents of children with autism often turn to alternative therapies like MERT, hoping to improve their child's communication and wellbeing.

Occupational Therapy For Autism: Role, Activities, And More

Occupational therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve communication and daily activities.

New AI Tool Detects Autism Early in Toddlers

AI can accurately predict autism risk in toddlers, enabling earlier interventions.
Early diagnosis is critical for effective intervention in autism spectrum disorder.

Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. There's little evidence

Parents of children with autism often turn to alternative therapies like MERT, hoping to improve their child's communication and wellbeing.

Occupational Therapy For Autism: Role, Activities, And More

Occupational therapy is an effective evidence-based treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve communication and daily activities.
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Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs - And Something Magical Happened

Humans and dogs exhibit inter-brain activity coupling, confirming a deep neurological connection during social interactions.

Low-Functioning Autism: Can Low-Functioning Autism Improve?

Low-functioning autism involves severe symptoms like delayed learning and lack of communication skills, leading to individuals being highly dependent on others for daily tasks.

The Link Between a Mother's Lupus and a Child's Autism

The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has dramatically increased over the last few decades, with a possible connection to maternal autoimmune diseases.

Adam Harris accuses Mattie McGrath of 'dog whistling to conspiracy theorists' after TD's 'explosion of autism' claim

Accusation of spreading misinformation about autism spectrum disorder in the Dáil by the Taoiseach's brother, Mr. Harris.

Autism Awareness Month 2024: Supporting Strengths

Utilizing a strengths-based approach for autism can maximize the potential of children by focusing on their unique abilities and talents.

Samuel Woodward's attorney admits his client killed a gay Jewish teen but denies it was a hate crime

Samuel Woodward found acceptance in a hate group due to loneliness and a need for validation.
Defense claims the murder of Blaze Bernstein was not a hate crime but a result of a personal interaction.

Study of 4.3M pregnant women clarifies safety of antiseizure meds - Harvard Gazette

Topiramate prenatal exposure not linked to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder
Study provides insight into neurodevelopmental impacts of common antiseizure medications

Raising a child with autism in Kenya: Facing stigma, finding glimmers of hope

Parents of children with autism face challenges finding support and resources.
Limited access to diagnosis and treatment in Africa impacts children with autism.

Too young for screen time: Watching TV linked to sensory disorders in kids

TV screen time for children under 2 years old is associated with sensory differences, similar to those seen in autism spectrum disorder.
Each additional hour of screen time for children under 2 years old is linked to a 20% increased likelihood of atypical sensory processing.
Most children start using screens well before their second birthday, despite recommendations against screen time for children under 2 years old.

How a common viral infection can increase a child's autism risk

Children with congenital CMV have increased risk of autism spectrum disorder.

Bexley mum 'at wits end' after dispute leaves son out of school for over two years

Moving closer to a specialized school can significantly improve the quality of life for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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