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Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact, and behave. ASD can be diagnosed through various methods, such as observing the behavior of the individual, interviewing the parents or caregivers, or using brain imaging techniques. However, these methods have some limitations, such as being time-consuming, subjective, or … Read more
Introduction Compassion fatigue is a term that describes the emotional and physical exhaustion that caregivers may face when they provide care to individuals who are suffering from significant distress. Compassion fatigue can affect the well-being and quality of life of the caregivers, as well as their ability to cope with stress and challenges. … Read more
Introduction Suicide is a major public health concern, and autistic adults are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours than the general population. However, most of the research on suicide in autism is based on the perspectives of non-autistic researchers and clinicians, which may not capture the lived experiences and needs of … Read more
Introduction Have you ever wondered how we perceive and interact with virtual characters that have autism? A recent study explored this question using a novel approach. They used virtual characters that were modeled after the nonverbal behavior of real people with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They then measured how participants perceived and … Read more
Introduction Speech communication in urban environments is often affected by acoustic noises that can mask the speech signal and impair its intelligibility. This is especially challenging for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are known to have auditory hypersensitivity and difficulties processing speech in noisy environments. Therefore, there is a need for developing … Read more
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. One of the main features of ASD is restricted repetitive behavior (RRB), which refers to various types of behaviors that are repeated over and over, such as rocking, hand flapping, lining up objects, or following rigid … Read more
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves with others. Children with ASD often have complex needs that require coordinated care from various professionals across different settings. However, there are many challenges and barriers to effective interprofessional care for this population, such as lack of … Read more
Introduction If you are a parent of a child with autism in China, you may have faced many challenges in accessing educational resources and services for your child. You may have also wondered how other parents cope with these difficulties and what strategies they use to advocate for their children. In this blog post, … Read more
introduction Bullying is a serious problem that affects many students, especially those with special needs. Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to be bullied than their peers, which can have negative consequences for their mental health and academic performance. But how does the way teachers include students with ASD in the … Read more
Introduction Sibling relationships are important for our development and well-being, especially for autistic individuals who may face social challenges throughout life. But how do siblings of autistic children perceive their relationship? And how do their mothers see it? A new study investigates these questions and finds some surprising results. The study The … Read more