Treating the Phobias of Individuals with Autism with VR
Immersive virtual reality therapy can help some children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) overcome their phobias, according to researchers in Britain. Morag Maskey
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Editorial – Genetics, the Environment & Autism
The word “genetics” tends to spark different reactions by parents and professionals within the autism community, ranging from interest to indifference or even annoyance. These days
Capacity-Building in Adult Services
Linda Walder Fiddle, founder of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, possesses singular optimism and vision when it comes to advancing the quality of life and citizenship for
Guest Editorial – Perceptual and Cognitive Disability Research
Professionals who design building structures typically account for perceptual or cognitive challenges experienced by individuals with various disabilities. Sometimes these challenges are referred to as
Employment and Autism Tips
Temple Grandin, PhD during a 2015 interview with ARI The autism spectrum is extremely variable ranging from a person who remains non-verbal to a brilliant
Learning Styles & Autism
‘Learning styles’ is a concept which attempts to describe the methods by which people gain information about their environment. People can learn through seeing (visually), hearing (auditorily),
Lasting benefits seen from horse therapy
A follow-up study on the effects of horse therapy suggests that it has significant long-term benefits for children with autism spectrum disorders. In previous research
Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Autism
A new study suggests that the odds of developing autism may be significantly elevated for children of mothers who experience hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), or severe morning sickness.
Toe Walking and ASD
Toe walking is quite common in young children, age 3 and younger; but toe walking, especially in children 5 years and older, is often associated with neurological
Anesthesia & ASD
As an anesthetic provider, I consider it part of my mission to help educate my colleagues and to help them understand that our children are sick –