Disorder or difference? Autism researchers face off over field's ...

Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Family

Research suggested that ASD may be caused by genetic and or environmental factors [12]. The authors detailed that accurate cause of autism is still unknown but ...

'Transforming the lives of young people with autism with inclusive ...

Grateful that this interview was done. Prof Pellicano's research has added much value to the field of autism studies. Sadly the autistic voice ...

Why do more boys have autism? New study uncovers genetic clues

This finding points to the possibility that boys and girls might develop autism through different genetic pathways. Autism spectrum disorder is ...

Understanding autism from the minute to the masses

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an intricate and complicated diagnosis. The spectrum of presentations and severity is as expansive as the ...

Using Machine Learning for Motion Analysis to Early Detect Autism ...

Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is typically performed using traditional tools based on behavioral observations.

Shifting Paradigms Rethinking Autism Beyond the Medical Model

One glaring example of this misguided approach is the predominant focus of autism research on finding a cure, as seen in 2020 with a major ...

Autism vs. Down Syndrome: What's The Difference?

One of the main differences is that Autism is a spectrum disorder, while Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder.

Autistic individuals have poorer health and healthcare

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.

Famous People With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Being on the autism spectrum does not have to prevent someone from achieving fame and leaving a lasting impact on the world. Autism has not hindered many ...

Autism at Work: Overcoming Challenges - HelpGuide.org

People on the autism spectrum tend to face unique challenges in the workplace. But there are ways to identify the right kind of work for you, overcome ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Autism Research

For people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), receiving an early diagnosis can be life-changing, but some populations face additional ...

Moving from Disorder to Difference: A Systematic Review of Recent ...

The neurodiversity paradigm incorporates Alternative Neuro-affirming Language (ANL) to describe autistic experiences without presuming incompetence or pathology ...

A Systematic Review of Recent Language Use in Autism Research

commonly used to describe neurodivergent conditions can perpetuate stigma, with terms like 'disorder' or 'deficit' focusing on what is seen as lacking rather ...

The 'double empathy problem': Ten years on - Damian Milton, Emine ...

This results in autism being primarily framed in terms of a social communication disorder, rather than interaction between autistic and non- ...

Autism for the professions: one university, three colleges and ... - OUCI

Disorder or difference? Autism researchers face off over field's terminology, Science; Hammer, M.R. (2009), “The intercultural development inventory”, in ...

Why do children with autism spectrum disorder have abnormal ...

The prevalence of ASD is estimated to have continued to increase, it has evolved from a narrowly defined, rare childhood disorder to a widely ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

The available research on any associations between autism and autism-like disorders and social status have been limited to studies of their parents. As shown in ...

A History and Timeline of Autism - Verywell Health

1965: A group of allistic parents (people who are not on the autistic spectrum) of autistic children have the first meeting of the National ...

Autism - World Health Organization (WHO)

Extensive research using a variety of different methods and conducted over ... of autism spectrum disorders, which was supported by more than ...