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Apr 28, 2014 · In this calm and factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps int...
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Nov 24, 2022 · The epistemology of autism: What should we know, how should we know, and who should be heard? In addition to medical or social model orientations, autism researchers have power in determining what we know about autism and how we know it. There is a gap between which autism research topics get funded and topics which are priorities for autistic ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life.
Nov 28, 2023 · According to research from Stanford University, autistic people in the United States live an average of 22 miles from a diagnostic center and about 11 miles from the closest autism resource (for example, education and employment). Cities on the coasts like Boston, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles have the most resources for autistic people.
Oct 3, 2023 · 6. Prepare yourself for intentional conversations. A clinician immediately takes on a leadership role when they become a BCBA. As a behavior analyst, you want to have the skillset to be able to speak to many types of people across different scenarios. For instance, a BCBA takes on one of the first conversations a family has after receiving an ...
For more about Ami Klin’s study on eye contact, see Virginia Hughes' analysis. In this factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps interlocking, causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis, Chung and her team look at ...
Apr 11, 2011 · Be sensitive with what you say. Having autism doesn’t mean that kids can’t hear. They can. And they feel a lot, too. So, watch what you say — as you would with any child. “As the parent of ...
