Self assessment test for autistic adults

A self-assessment test for autistic adults doesn’t rely on information of instructors, parents and caregivers about the ailment. Adults can fill up the questionnaire themselves. Scientists have developed a new test that could well be the first effective self-assessment method to understand the core symptom of autism among adults. A recent report in a leading journal on autism and development...

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Family of Claire Dyer, who has autism, win battle to bring her home to Gowerton from unit hundreds of miles away

THE family of a young autistic woman sent to a mental health unit in Brighton have won their three-month battle to bring her home. Claire Dyer, from Gowerton, is back at home with her family after an order — keeping her detained at the medium secure psychiatric unit — was lifted. Her...

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Children with autism focus of Corvallis Science Pub talk

For school-age children, the rise in autism spectrum disorder and the decrease in physical activity spell trouble. Since children diagnosed with autism tend to be more sedentary and also lag in the development of motor skills, physical activity may be more difficult to learn. At the Nov....

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School for autistic children faces closure

The Centre for Autism Research and Education which occupies two properties on Bompas Road, may be forced to relocate, creating a nightmare for the parents of the children in its care. School’s catering for autistic children are few and far between in Joburg, making the centre a gem for affected...

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Global Week of Service Hilton Beijing Capital Airport Opens Arms to Autistic Children

In celebration of Hilton Worldwide’s third annual Global Week of Service, on October 22,Hilton Beijing Capital Airport successfully held the event of  "Cares for the Children from Stars&Rain Autism School", to arouse the public awareness of autism and give more care and love to autistic children. Community...

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Mum’s concern after her autistic son was ‘bullied’ at school

A MUM hopes that her autistic son’s education will get back on track after she claims he was “bullied” at his secondary school. Joanne Robson’s son Liam, 11, started at Kepier, in Houghton, last month. However, Mrs Robson, 39, wants her son to go to a special school which would suit his...

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Police officers went extra mile for son with autism

Recently, my autistic adult son was admitted to the Institute of Mental Health with help from officers at the Neighbourhood Police Post near my home at Marine Crescent, and I am grateful to them. My husband, a cabby, was taking him, two children and one of their maids home, and my son kept wanting to open the rear passenger doors. ...

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