The MidAmerica Emmy award winning, “Just Like You – Autism” launches an exciting campaign that calls our communities, our kids and the world to learn, understand and accept those living with autism. JLY-Autism harnesses the power of film to connect and create empathy in others in an unprecedented way. The film’s documentary techniques capture the…

Finding a suitable job is a common struggle. Despite having lots of valuable skills it can still be difficult to find the right job fit and even more challenging to find a supportive environment. The obvious answer might be to start your own business, but of course this relies on great networking and communication skills…

(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Bernard Crespi (Simon Fraser University) describes a simple model, based in evolutionary biology, neurodevelopment, and genetics, for understanding how the primary features of autism are related to the major neuroanatomical and cognitive traits that are highly-developed or unique to the human lineage. Series: “CARTA – Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny”…

It’s estimated 7.5 million children in China are autistic, but many lack proper diagnosis or treatment, often because their families simply can’t afford it. For more on Amy Wang’s story, go to the SBS Dateline website… http://bit.ly/ZSj96l source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

Can’t sleep? Find out why! More on melatonin: http://bit.ly/25u0KPL More on Dr. Myron Brenner, PhD and fixing ADHD-induced sleep disorders: http://bit.ly/22XlNb6 Why we have trouble sleeping & strategies that can help: https://www.mattressreviews.net/helping-children-with-adhd-and-asd-sleep/ “To Bed” app: http://apple.co/1oj7nT5 “Sleep Cycle” app, which tracks your sleep and wakes you up gently: http://www.sleepcycle.com/ A great sleep sounds app, “Relax…

Certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a knowledge quiz following the webinar at http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=73p54b96a0422003 The handouts are online at: http://www.ariconference.com/webinars/lein_2015.pdf Pamela Lein, Ph.D., is a Professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Molecular Biosciences. Dr. Lein received her Ph.D. from the State University of New York…

Special thanks to Cathy, Emerald Queen, Rotem, Daan and Andrew for making this episode possible! Living on the spectrum is difficult, and I don’t think people appreciate what it’s truly like. This is the eighth (and a half ;D) part of a series of videos where I discuss the various symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome (high-functioning…

I was diagnosed when I was 12, so I don’t have the experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult — but ADHD coach Brett Thornhill does! Now that my channel is reaching more brains (and hearts!) I wanted to make an episode that might help them understand what it’s like — not only…

1 2 3 42