It was hailed as a miracle vaccine and it has virtually eradicated measles, mumps and rubella. It is the triple antigen called MMR. Since its introduction, MMR has protected millions of children from the ravages of those childhood diseases. But there is a worldwide controversy over a possible and tragic side effect - whether it causes autism in kids. What we do know is that every year the numbers being diagnosed as autistic are increasing. [ 111 more words ]
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Autism-Europe launches a survey on the situation of autistic people and their families during the COVID-19 spread. The measures introduced amid the COVID-19 spread in most European countries have had a major impact on the lives of autistic people and their families across Europe. To find out to which extent in more detail, Autism-Europe recently launched a survey. In the survey, we ask whether support services for autistic people have been discontinued or disrupted, whether there are autism specific helplines or accessible information on COVID-19, and whether people on the autism spectrum have received reasonable accommodation in healthcare, if they were affected by COVID-19. [ 226 more words ]
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This poignant film examines the lives of people who suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Behavioural characteristics include severe distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Diagnosis has proved controversial as most sufferers are diagnosed when young and treatment is for life. Filmed in New Zealand, the programme shows the reality of dealing with children so difficult they can barely interact with their peers, let alone family members. [ 80 more words ]
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Upcoming Webinar: 04/22/2020, 1 PM Eastern Time (U.S.) Learn skills to handle disagreements with family members, resources for virtual social interactions, and general guidelines about coping with the lockdown for individuals with ASD and their families. Support for Individuals with ASD: Coping with Family and Virtual Interactions During COVID-19 Name* First Last Email* jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_render', function(event, formId, currentPage){if(formId == 39) {} } );jQuery(document).bind('gform_post_conditional_logic', function(event, formId, fields, isInit){} ); jQuery(document).ready(function(){jQuery(document).trigger('gform_post_render', ) } ); … [ 400 more words ]
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