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Everything you need to know about autism in adults
Awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults has grown dramatically in recent years, which reflects both an increase in diagnoses and in the public’s understanding that, even late in life, a diagnosis can offer major benefits and relief. Learn more about the...
Fetal brain scans may forecast autism traits in toddlers
Autism spectrum disorder can be described as a neurological disorder that manifests itself in the early years of a child's development. This disorder in autistic patients causes the brain of a person with autism to not be able to function properly in terms...
Medical Cannabis Shown to Ease Symptoms of Autism
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an extensive developmental disorder that is expressed in almost all dimensions of the child's development. It is now common to refer to this disorder as a wide range of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) in which there are...
Autism eye scan could lead to early detection
Early detection in firstborn children could give parents the opportunity to decide if they want to have more kids, with previous studies indicating an increased likelihood siblings of autistic children are more likely to develop the disorder. "Detection inevitably...
Examining transitions from youth to adult services for young persons with autism
Introduction With high and increasing prevalence of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in adult, there are increasing concerns about the poor long-term outcome for so many individuals with this condition. Some costs estimated by health economists are around $461 billion...
Why the system is failing Canadian adults on the spectrum?
Educational and medical services for Autism As children with autism pass the age of 18 in Canada, they are seeing the supports and services available to them drop off significantly. As Caryn Lieberman reports, this is a frightening time for their...
Comparison of support that adults with autism receive in the Uk, America, Australia and Canada.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Autism is a spectrum disorder which means autistic people can have varying...
What are the condition about improving employment outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in Canada?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurological disorder in children. Adults with ASD have some of the poorest employment outcomes in comparison to others with disabilities. Based on research conducted by Carolyn Dudley, David B....
Why children might need vitamin and mineral supplements
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have long been prescribed vitamins, minerals, and natural supplements to help with sleep, gastrointestinal distress, and boost low vitamin levels, all of which are common in children and adults with ASD. The Centers...