Tag Archives: Autism

Autism

May 02, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Autism

A lovely animation explaining autism for kids:  

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Autism research

March 17, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Autism research

Researchers have traced a region in the brain where a faulty gene becomes a faulty neural pathway to explain how a certain forms of Autism develop, which may lead to more effective and personalised treatment in the future: http://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-have-located-the-brain-switch-for-autism-s-social-struggles?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=02d53795a2-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-02d53795a2-365490661  

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Autism spectrum and gut health

February 27, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Autism spectrum and gut health

New research points to a connection between gut health and Autism Spectrum Disorder: http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/autisms-gut-brain-connection/33302  

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Pokemon Go and Autism Spectrum

August 15, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Pokemon Go and Autism Spectrum

Some thoughts on how Pokemon GO has an unexpected benefit of encouraging kids on the spectrum to  go outside and interact with other children, as well as their community: http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/05/health/pokemon-go-autism-aspergers/index.html  

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On Autism

June 13, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on On Autism

Researchers have found evidence that suggests autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might not just be brain related. Instead, genetic mutations in peripheral sensory neurons could make those with ASD actually feel and sense the world differently – on a physical level – than those without it. http://www.sciencealert.com/autism-isn-t-just-a-brain-disease-new-study-finds http://www.cell.com/fulltext/S0092-8674(16)30584-0  

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On Aspergers and Autism

July 29, 2015  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on On Aspergers and Autism

A great Youtube channel with videos by two young men with an insider view on their experiences growing up on the spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/user/AspergerExperts  

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