Non-Verbal Languages in Autism
We assume that language is necessary verbal (i.e., comprising of words). That is why we say that children are verbal if they can talk (no...
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Oct 8, 20215 min read
Is Atypical Cry an Early Biomarker for Autism?
At about the same age all typically developing children, no matter what culture they are born into, manifest similar patterns of speech...
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Sep 3, 20214 min read
Looking for triggers of ‘challenging behaviours’ in autism.
It is not as simple as ABC When we come across a behaviour that’s difficult, there’s a popular method that’s used to help parents and...
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Aug 20, 20214 min read
Many faces of catatonia in autism
Thomas, a 12-year-old autistic boy has a long history of some features of anxiety and depression. For the past several months, he has...
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Aug 6, 20213 min read
Tourette syndrome and Autism
Gilles de la Tourette syndrome or Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, brief, repetitive,...
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May 14, 20213 min read
Face Blindness: ‘Hello, whatever-your-name-is’
- ‘Mum, on my way home from school I met a very nice lady. We chatted. She sent you her best wishes.’ - ‘But who was this nice lady?’ -...
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May 7, 20214 min read
Attention! – Pay Attention to Attention in Autism
During a science lesson, the teacher shows a picture of a plant and explains what different parts of the plant do. ‘The root holds the...
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Apr 23, 20214 min read
Infantile reflexes in autism
“[After the assessment] I was surprised to learn that most of [the infantile reflexes] were still present and uninhibited in me at the...
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Apr 8, 20214 min read
Motor problems in individuals with ASD are the rule rather than the exception
Why motor problems are a sign of ASD and how identifying them at a young age can lead to better results for the child.
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