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4 days ago · Autistic people before autism. There are few examples of people now understood to be autistic were described long before autism was named. The Table Talk of Martin Luther, compiled by his note taker, Mathesius, contains the story of a 12-year-old boy who may have been autistic with high support needs.
3 days ago · The Organization for Autism Research reports that while 25% of boys with autism are diagnosed before age 6, only 8% of girls receive a diagnosis by that time. By 11 years old, about half of boys have been diagnosed, compared with 20% of girls.
1 day ago · Postdiagnostic support can be useful for any autistic person, but it may be especially important for young adults (16–25 years) who may be negotiating their autistic identity while also navigating the transition to adulthood. Yet there is a lack of tailored support for this group. In this study, we document the process of codesigning a six-session online peer support program aiming to ...
2 days ago · A conference aimed at creating employment and other opportunities for people with autism will be held at Hofstra University on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
5 days ago · Autistic girls, women and gender diverse people have specific needs that are underrepresented in research. Research priorities are often established by funding bodies, researchers, parents, carers and health professionals and may not meet the needs of the diverse Autistic community. This co-produced project aimed to identify what research would benefit the lives of Autistic girls, women and ...
5 days ago · Youngsters who throw temper tantrums are aware and in control of their actions and can adjust the level of their tantrum based on the response they get from a parent or adult. Here we can use behavioral strategies to manage tantrums. Meltdowns have entirely different causes.
5 days ago · DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder definition. Trusted, detailed information on autism spectrum disorder, including symptoms, causes, treatments.
