Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son Mason’s development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech delay persisted. At 2 and a half, Mason was diagnosed with autism. The Connors went on a mission, searching for anything that would help. “We…
Health Minister Michael Joseph says the government is moving urgently to establish a Cognitive Behaviour Centre to support children with autism spectrum disorder and their families after what he described as emotional and eye-opening encounters with parents struggling to cope. Speaking on Point Sunday, Joseph revealed that during the recent election campaign in Rural West,…
For many families in the autism community, the arrival of warm weather brings a familiar fear: drowning season. Nearly half of children with autism will wander – or elope – from safe environments, often bolting to water, especially in late spring and summer. For many, water can silence overwhelming stimuli like noise or bright lights…
Thinking about autism has evolved. Just three decades ago, autism was a relatively rare and clearly defined condition, diagnosed in people with limited verbal language and highly repetitive behaviour. Today, autism is diagnosed along a spectrum of a wide range of abilities, from people who may require 24-hour care to those able to live independently. Around 290,900 Australians are diagnosed…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old boy. Police described Elijah Muhammad as Black, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighing 130 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Muhammad has autism and may be confused and in need of medical attention….
In recent years, the global medical community has intensified efforts to enhance early intervention strategies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), recognizing the profound impact of timely diagnosis and care. A groundbreaking study led by Saad, K., Al-Atram, A.A., and Elhoufey, A., published in Pediatric Research, delves deep into the pervasive barriers hindering effective early autism…
A US survey has found that eight in 10 autistic employees experience masking and emotional exhaustion at work, highlighting the hidden toll workplace expectations and environments can place on neurodiverse staff. The study, conducted by nonprofit NEXT for AUTISM, found that 80% of autistic employees report masking and emotional exhaustion as a workplace challenge, highlighting…
New research is challenging long-held assumptions about autism, with experts suggesting women may have been underdiagnosed for decades. For most of her life, Naomi (last name withheld) felt different. She struggled socially, battled burnout, and spent years trying to understand why everyday interactions seemed harder for her than for others. At 47, Naomi saw a…
In recent years scientists have identified hundreds of different genes associated with autism, a burst of discovery that has prompted a new and perplexing question: how can so many different genes produce the same, or very similar outcomes in the brain? A new Yale-led study offers fresh insight, revealing how the diverse range of genes linked…
A study published in the journal *Pediatric Research* identifies the primary obstacles preventing timely diagnosis and intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers Saad, K., Al-Atram, A.A., and Elhoufey, A. conducted the investigation to address the global medical community’s focus on improving early care strategies and understanding the long-term impact of early clinical…