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What would you do if you could predict the future a minute in advance? That might not seem like a long time, but for caretakers of people with autism, knowing what will happen 60 seconds from now could be enough time to prevent an aggressive outburst. To alert caretakers when stress levels are nearing the point of an aggressive episode, […]
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A new study indicates the prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have now grown to 1 in 40, a jump from the rate of 1 in 65 published just two years ago. Indeed, ASD is now the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorder in the U.S. Social deficits are core to a diagnosis of ASD. For people who have typical or […]
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These TED Talk shows talk about how parents should raise their child to ensure their good future. More often than not, parenting can turn out to be a tricky business. Most new parents go through the anxiety of whether they are raising their child correctly and this constant worry exhausts them. Parenting evolves with each generation and every parent needs […]
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Autism spectrum disorder rates continue to rise. The latest data from the CDC, the most comprehensive surveillance of diagnostic rates in the U.S. to date, reveals that 1 in 59 8-year-olds were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2014, up 15 percent from 2012 and up 150 percent from 2000. Naturally, the results triggered much media debate: Do the ever-increasing […]
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A CAMH study analyzing more than 1,000 brain scans reveals surprising new insights into brain networks in people with autism, after applying a new personalized approach to brain mapping. Autism is a complex, lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects more than one in 100 people—so understanding these brain networks has potential to show how autism develops over time, and to identify […]
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