[ad_1] Editor’s Note This article was originally published in November 2017. It has been revised to reflect more recent research. A good night’s rest isn’t guaranteed for anyone, but it is downright elusive for many people with autism. Individuals on the spectrum often have trouble falling and staying asleep. And that may worsen…
[ad_1] Last month, I accompanied my husband to an appointment where he was finally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He’d had months of assessments to get to this place. What is particularly interesting about my husband’s diagnosis is that he is just weeks away from being 60 years old. He lived his whole life having…
[ad_1] All antipsychotics lead to significant weight gain, a drug safety review has found. Weight gain linked to the drugs, often prescribed off-label for people with autism, can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Psychologist Barbara Barton, whose study found all antipsychotics lead to significant weight gain Barbara Barton, a psychologist, led the…
[ad_1] Far too often, society’s bias towards students with autism focuses on the autism, rather than the whole child. Students with autism are more often perceived as “lacking” in some area, rather than celebrated for the many strengths they have. Recent research and new directions in education has pointed out the flaws in this deficit-based…
[ad_1] On January 16, the “Towards Inclusion” conference co-organised by the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care (EEG – of which Autism-Europe is a full member-) and the European Commission, is being held in Brussels. The main objective is to evaluate how has the EU contributed to the transition from…
[ad_1] There is a big pile of confusion over Asperger’s, Autism and functioning labels (high and low) that causes many difficulties for parents. The only clinical difference between Autism and Asperger’s is speech delay around speech milestones, and that does not necessarily mean mutism or selective mutism—it could literally mean partly delayed speech. The two…
[ad_1] Children with regressive autism can miss out on a diagnosis because telltale symptoms appear later. That’s the view of autism researcher Dr Paul Whiteley. Dr Paul Whiteley says some children with regressive autism miss out on a diagnosis He made the comments following research from charity Ambitious about Autism. The study found that found…
[ad_1] Preparing your child with Autism for classroom routines is important. Whether it’s the start of the school year, transitioning back to classes from school breaks, or a refresher, common classroom routines can be easily adapted to suit your child’s needs and practiced in and outside the classroom. It is helpful to meet with the…
[ad_1] Autism-Europe seeks testimonies to illustrate through lived experiences: – the challenges faced by autistic people in relation to employment;– how they have used their strengths and passion to gain successful employment in various fields;– the types of reasonable accommodation they may need (i.e. support or adaptation of the environment, for example) and how it can be successfully provided by employers. Testimonies should…
[ad_1] About the speaker: Robert L. Hendren, D.O., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science; Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Co-Director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center; and Director, Program for Research on Neurodevelopmental, Translational Outcomes (PRONTO). He works in the STAR Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program. Dr. Hendren is Past President of the American…