| 单词 | autism |
| 例句 | The classic model for understanding what it means to lose the ability to mind-read is the condition of autism. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z The psychologist said he’d seen many children with autism over the years, and none of them had ever married. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Children with autism will show signs of discomfort or distress because they don’t know the routine. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z You need to read the mind of the pointer, and, of course, people with autism can’t read minds. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z What if it were possible for autism—for mind-blindness—to be a temporary condition instead of a chronic one? Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Music is also a social and communal activity, and a child with autism can enter into the communal and social interaction of music making. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z Their first-impression apparatus is fundamentally disabled, and the way that people with autism see the world gives us a very good sense of what happens when our mind-reading faculties fail. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z People with autism are obsessed with mechanical objects, but this was a movie that followed very much the spare, actor-focused design of the stage. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Keys to success with autistic children: Structure, predictability, and consistency are essential for students on the autism spectrum. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z As a child they were diagnosed with Asperger’s, a form of autism, which can make them awkward socially. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Sometimes I wish someone would invent a pill so David’d wake up one morning without autism, like someone waking from a long coma, and he’d say, “Jeez, Catherine, where have I been?” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z People with autism find it difficult, if not impossible, to do all of the things that I've been describing so far as natural and automatic human processes. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Kids with Rose’s type of autism, he said, sometimes have trouble communicating. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z They didn’t take the necessary steps to steer clear of temporary autism. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z I could be a deaf-mute as far as most of this goes, and despite all the orientation directives to smile and exude personal warmth, autism might be a definite advantage. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z What police training does, at its best, is teach officers how to keep themselves out of this kind of trouble; to avoid the risk of momentary autism. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z Also, autistic children act out due to increased anxiety and fear, not from autism itself. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z In other words, on the most basic neurological level, for someone with autism, a face is just another object. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z This chapter addresses the issue of several types of musical inclusion, including music and gender, and music for children with autism, ADD/ADHD, learning and physical disabilities. Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z The institute, which is based in the city, will shift its focus to other programs, Willis said, including an initiative aimed at better integrating artists and audience members who have autism. Lumberyard Performing Arts Center in Hudson Valley to Be Sold 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z They toured The Royal Moroccan Equestrian Club Dar Essalam, next to the Royal palace, where the state runs a programme helping children with autism and other conditions. Harry and Meghan dress down to meet children on Morocco trip 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Together these autistic people appear before large audiences to challenge old views of autism, views that often are more regressive outside the U.S. Autism documentary entertains rather than preaches 2011-04-03T23:01:11Z Asperger's syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter's suicide 2013-05-21T18:41:14Z This is especially relevant for people with autism, for whom masks create a significant barrier to reading other people’s expressions, and for people with hearing impairments who rely on lip-reading, Sel says. Yes, you should smile behind your mask. Here’s why. 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z "Wretches" is what they jokingly call themselves after picking up the term from another person with autism. For those with autism, documentary offers new hope 2011-03-27T18:01:04Z While characters with autism are not uncommon today, casting actors with autism to play them is. Keep the Change: actors with autism get the chance to shine in romcom 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z "No one would have said that `Rain Man,' a story about autism, would do what it did," Levinson said of the Oscar best-picture winner, which pulled in $172 million at the domestic box office. Levinson goes inside mob, plans Baltimore finale 2011-05-19T06:51:07Z And that autism is caused by “refrigerator mothers.” Andrew Solomon: “The conditions I’ve written about have been brutally stigmatized” 2012-11-24T22:00:00Z I'm not sure if you knew this, but I actually am on the autism spectrum too. "Silly is healthy": "Animaniacs" star on laughing through throat cancer & finding a whole new fandom 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z Premature births are a growing problem nationwide — now estimated at 10 percent of all deliveries — pushing up the costs of care and the subsequent risk of autism and lifelong illness. “Don’t put Mountain Dew in a baby bottle” 2012-08-10T11:44:00Z Donald Trump is at it again, galvanizing the troops on Twitter to support the thoroughly debunked theory that vaccines cause autism. Look out–Donald Trump’s on another vaccine truther tear 2014-03-28T18:27:00Z Granted that some people with autism, especially when it is paired with cognitive disorders need all the care and advocacy they can get; even they should be encouraged to express their needs and wants. Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement The autism pandemic, in other words, is an optical illusion, one brought about by an original sin of diagnostic parsimony. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z After the song was widely publicized last month, the blogger Lou Melgarejo, whose daughter has autism, asked the two artists to consider the impact of their words. Rapper J Cole apologizes for insensitive lyrics about autism 2013-07-23T04:00:07Z “Yes, there’s been an increase in autism, even as we take out thimerosal,” he acknowledged. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril Early in the film, the young Christian’s parents learn he is on the autism spectrum. Review: In ‘The Accountant,’ a Savant With Daddy Issues Has a Dark Secret 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z The surreal, alienating aspects of virtual communication are even more difficult for neurodivergent people, who may need more time and space for processing, said Héctor Ramírez, a disability activist with autism and a psychiatric disability. When the World Shut Down, They Saw It Open 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Older men are more likely than young ones to father a child who develops autism or schizophrenia, because of random mutations that become more numerous with advancing paternal age, scientists reported on Wednesday. Motherlode Blog: Older Fathers Linked to Risk of Autism and Schizophrenia 2012-08-22T18:49:29Z The children of older fathers have much higher risk of autism and other complications than those of younger ones do. The foul reign of the biological clock | Moira Weigel 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z An interesting TV series started recently: "The Good Doctor" in which the lead is someone with autism who has just started a surgical residency. Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z “Having gone through the casting process of auditioning people who are neurotypical and people who have autism, there was only one choice,” Thomas told the Guardian of the casting decision. Autism, sex and consent: Everything’s Gonna Be Okay breaks ground with a story that rings true | Clem Bastow 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z One in a hundred people in England and Wales are diagnosed with autism. Small talk at the movies: cinemas let autistic children make some noise 2011-08-08T11:13:38Z In 2017, she found herself in a similar situation after her daughter, who had autism, asthma and sleep apnea, became very ill. Tennessee mom offers free hair braiding for kids to help other parents 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z I learned how big the L.G.B.T.Q.+ community is within the autism community. He Is a Journalist With Autism, but in His Book, That’s Not the Whole Story 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z It seems like sexism was almost as much of an obstacle to you as autism in your early life. 2010-02-04T22:50:00Z “People with autism, it’s often said that they have no emotion or empathy,” he says. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z In Syracuse, where the production runs through Nov. 12, Mr. Rowe plays Christopher with an agile grace, an impish humor and a humanizing restraint that seems directly connected to his experience of autism. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z “In scientific circles,” a 2011 article in Nature reported, “many accept that certain autistic traits — social difficulties, narrow interests, problems with communication — form a continuum across the general population with autism at one extreme.” Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z I know, the levels of you-had-to-be-there are off the scale, but this is the way with autism. My autistic son made me see the season anew – a Christmas tree is not a fish! 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z It’s so individual the way their autism presents, let alone, you know, their past and culture and gender. We Could All Use a Jodi in Our Lives 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z It offers not only a mix of the arts but also a kind of comfort and protection for its intended audience: children on the autism spectrum. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in NYC This Weekend 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z And pathologizing your sister based on an amateur understanding of autism not only hurts her, but also people who live with the disorder. I’m No Doctor, but My Sister Definitely Has Autism 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Our awareness of autism has increased, and the number of diagnoses have followed. New Autism Dispute: Is Circumcision a Factor? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z We examine autism employment relating to the technology sector, the rise of the Internet commerce and social media economy, and the resilience of the non-tech, practical economy. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z On Friday, autism groups including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Autism Speaks applauded the comic on sharing his revelation, NBC News reported. Jerry Seinfeld thinks he may be on the autism spectrum 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z The show’s producer, the Trusty Sidekick Theater Company, has created an interactive woodland adventure for children ages 5 and older who are on the autism spectrum. ‘A Perfect Party’ That Celebrates All Its Guests 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Vancouver International Airport is part of a group of airports offering mock flight experiences for people with autism spectrum disorder and their families to help acclimate them to flying. At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Baron-Cohen argues that humans are distinguished by their ability to categorize and systematize — a quality particularly pronounced in people with autism. 8 New Books We Recommend This Week 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Which is, basically, autism without the repetitive behaviors and fixated interests. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Soon after, you read about a teenager with autism who died at a nearby respite facility. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z It is also refreshing to see an Asian autistic person on screen, as autism is still almost universally portrayed as white. "As We See It": An imperfect step forward for representing autism on screen 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z He has a son on the autism spectrum, a subject he explored in a story line in his NBC drama “Parenthood.” Review: ‘As We See It,’ Where the Quest for ‘Normal’ Is Extraordinary 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z O My God West Coast Jewish Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Anat Gov’s dark comedy about a Tel Aviv psychologist struggling with her son’s autism. L.A. theater openings, April 12-19: 'Loopholes: A Pain in the I.R.S.' and more 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z There is Jack, a teenager with autism who is unable to speak. Review: ‘Far From the Tree’ Zooms In on Parent-Child Divides 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Christopher avoids human touch, disdains direct eye contact and in moments of distress consoles himself with rocking and keening, behavioral qualities that would suggest a position on the autism spectrum. ‘The Curious Incident’ Is on the Grid With a New Christopher 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z We often talk about autism while talking past autistic people. He Is a Journalist With Autism, but in His Book, That’s Not the Whole Story 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z I’ll start with a no-brainer: Simon Stephens’s adaptation of Mark Haddon’s 2003 novel, about the neurological and domestic turbulence in the life of a boy on the autism spectrum, is a visual delight. Top 10 choices (possibly) in the new theater season 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The announcement surprised Hollywood insiders as the low-profile couple appeared to have a durable union, and Carrey passionately advocated a link between vaccines and autism, a neurological disease suffered by McCarthy's 7-year-old son. Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy reveal split on Twitter 2010-04-06T23:58:00Z Nonetheless, all its variants are covered by the catch-all term autism spectrum disorder, or ASD; people who dispute that autism is any kind of “disorder” prefer the term autism spectrum condition. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z The airline also actively participates in autism awareness and supports programs and events, including its Autism Airport Program, which provides a simulated travel experience for children with autism, Ms. May added. A Range of Reactions to Airline’s Removal of Autistic Child 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z For instance, there is abundant evidence that dyslexia or autism may be due to what happens during pregnancy, prematurity or difficulties during the birth itself. How to raise a brilliant child without screwing them up 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z The National Autistic Society estimates that there are currently around 700,000 people living with autism in the UK – more than one in every 100 of the population. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Astonishingly, it wasn’t until she was 21 that she received a diagnosis of autism. My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z Your next book was actually written by the mother of a child with autism – The Siege: A Family’s Journey into the World of an Autistic Child by Clara Claiborne Park. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z Although a mathematical prodigy, his form of autism means he struggles with everyday situations. West End move for Curious play 2012-11-01T14:59:05Z And Jessica, 22, is able to work most days at a bakery that employs people with autism, but she’s easily rattled by any break in her routine. ‘How to Dance in Ohio’: Autistic teens face a daunting ritual — the prom 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z In 2007, after social services was alerted that the family couldn’t take care of son Domanick, who has autism and Down syndrome, they lost their parental rights for him. His last shot: Will a monthly jab of a new drug keep this addict out of jail? 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z But his autism is also a portal to a soothing dream world where dolphins and octopuses speak. Review: ‘Time of the Locust,’ by Morowa Yejidé√ Then, last year, a specialist told him that he may in fact have Irlen Syndrome, a difficulty processing light that also has links with autism. Paddy Considine: ‘I was always portrayed as angry, but I was just ill’ 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z It is relatively rare for any documentary to get a multiplex run these days but AMC has long been an advocate for autism awareness. ArtsBeat: AMC to Give Autism Film National Exposure 2011-03-02T17:29:53Z My mother has written a book about autism and is looking for an agent. Floods, fires and a very reggae Christmas: how autism touched my family 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The sketch was part of Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars," a telethon that raises money to support programs and services for people with autism. Bob Barker returns to 'Price Is Right' for April Fools' Day 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z So I said: “Jessica, we’ve talked about taking David’s perspective and understanding why he behaves the way he does, in the context of his autism and developmental delays.” My lessons in autism 2014-02-25T00:00:00Z I’ve been to a lot of autism events where there’s plenty of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people, but I hadn’t thought, “This is a thing.” He Is a Journalist With Autism, but in His Book, That’s Not the Whole Story 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z For every girl diagnosed with autism, four boys are diagnosed with the same condition. Why are women with brain tumours being dismissed as attention-seekers? 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z The Theatre Development Fund, a nonprofit organization focused on providing access to live theater, announced Wednesday it will present an autism friendly performance of "The Lion King." Autistic kids invited to special Broadway show 2011-08-17T16:16:08Z The actor said on Twitter that “I have wanted to make a movie about an #autism family making transitions at #Christmas for a while.” Michael Bublé, Charlie Brown among TV’s holiday headliners 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The book’s very structure emulates the organization of a neo-Kraepelinian diagnostic manual, with a succession of chapters devoted to conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism . A Nobel Laureate Asks What Makes a ‘Disordered Mind’ 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z Steve Silberman’s interest in autism was prompted more than a decade ago by his work in Silicon Valley for Wired magazine. Horrible history 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z “Potentially this opens up the possibility that microbiome-based interventions may be effective in autism,” he said. Autism symptoms replicated in mice after faecal transplants 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Upon check-in, the foursome were given wristbands and orange baseball caps that identified them as a family with passengers with autism spectrum disorder and allowed them to jump to the front of the security line. At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z “Please, read a book and learn about autism before you do something really stupid, like this flight attendant.” A Range of Reactions to Airline’s Removal of Autistic Child 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Freddie Highmore, star of the recently concluded “Bates Motel,” graduates from playing a young psychopath to playing a young surgeon with autism. The New Season of Television: On Netflix, It’s an Age of Marvels 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Yang was also unique among the Democratic candidates in focusing on autism initiatives. Andrew Yang makes his debut as CNN political commentator just in time for the debate 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Though most of these books focus on early education and intervention or K–12 education, increasingly books are appearing on autism employment. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z Some evidence supports including diabetes and even autism on the list. Before You Fill That Prescription, You May Want to Read These Books 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z When they were 2, it became clear that one son’s speech delay was not a little blip in development, but rather a door opening into the autism spectrum. Motherlode Blog: A 'Sandwich Generation' Caregiver Heads Back to Work 2012-05-07T16:01:22Z There is one TV series that epitomizes both the best and worst in autism representations in this regard — the Netflix original "Atypical." Does the media get autism right? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Yet for all its current associations with outstanding brains, autism was first identified as a pathological state. Horrible history 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z She’d like to become a fiction writer, and is currently working on her first novel – but she’s also committed to telling it like it is about autism. My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z “Idioms, puns, nuances, inferences, metaphors, allusions and sarcasm are lost” on children with autism, Nothbohm writes. 7 Things Every Kid with Autism Wishes You Knew 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z I have children who have been affected by autism, a sister with MS and a daughter with Lyme disease. Tommy Hilfiger: 'I've been buried under an avalanche in Austria' 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z High-functioning autism, which is not a formal diagnosis, generally refers to a child who may be able to get along in school and perform academically, but find reading others’ cues and socially engaging difficult. Perspective | My husband yells at our autistic daughter (and me). What should I do? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z A diagnosis of autism has the potential to ravage and splinter a family, can lead to heartbreak and poverty and chaos and grief, but we are none of us victims. Floods, fires and a very reggae Christmas: how autism touched my family 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Because of Barron’s autism, he doesn’t always understand social cues, so he told his mom he didn’t mind waiting. Oklahoma boy with autism has 'best day ever' even after no one shows up to his birthday party 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z But sometimes it doesn’t, because autism is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Case, 27, said he felt honored Andrew grabbed his hand because in training classes he learned that people with autism often don’t like to be touched. ‘It wasn’t in his job description’: Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Older Fathers Linked to Risk of Autism and Schizophrenia A new study provides some of the first solid scientific evidence for a true increase in autism. Motherlode Blog: Older Fathers Linked to Risk of Autism and Schizophrenia 2012-08-22T18:49:29Z One claims that autism is caused by allergens entering the bloodstream through a perforated bowel and inhibiting cerebral development. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z We concluded that, while some of these characters occasionally slip into stereotypes, most of them affirm the ability of people with autism spectrum disorder to confront bigotry and speak about their own conditions. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z For centuries, people with learning disabilities like dyslexia and autism have been mischaracterized as lazy and stupid simply because their brains process information differently. Salon's favorite books of 2022 — fiction and nonfiction 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Next month, he plans to open a program that will offer a three-year diploma in the performing arts to those with diagnoses of disorders including schizophrenia, manic-depression and autism as well as Down syndrome. Unusual Drama School in Rome Is Set to Expand 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z Casting about for what to read to J next, I’ve noticed a surge of books with autism in them. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Many children with autism have favourite interests or activities that they never tire of repeating and which can appear to get in the way of them learning new skills or engaging with others. How Disney gave voice to a boy with autism 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Smigel is the driving force behind the autism event, now biennial, which has grown in size and profile since 2003, when he first put it together as a charity dinner. An Autism Fund-Raiser That?s Built on Laughter 2010-10-20T21:41:00Z For many people – myself included – this was their first exposure to the notion of autism, and back in 1988 I was rather impressed with it. Autism on film: can cinema get it right? 2011-04-04T15:24:20Z McCarthy, in town to attend an autism benefit and promote her baby bedding and accessories collection, was seen dancing and playing the drum set on which the DJ sometimes accompanies himself. Hottest bars for celeb spotting 2011-06-07T21:52:51Z What sets this book apart from the reams of professional theorising on autism is the fact that it is written by an autistic, and a child to boot. The Reason I Jump: One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism, by Naoki Higashida – review 2013-07-29T07:00:01Z The consequence is that we don’t see autism in some of its more devastating forms. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z Related: People with autism and learning disabilities excel in creative thinking, study shows In Silberman’s book, autism is not a simple either-or condition, but a multidimensional spectrum encompassing a huge variety of traits. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z Kanner suggested that kids were born with autism, but it didn’t get much traction. They “scared everybody”: How Jenny McCarthy and anti-vaxxers actually helped autism awareness 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z When you’re the parent of a child growing up with autism, worry is all you do. Motherlode Blog: Autistic and Coming (Reluctantly) of Age 2013-05-07T18:20:55Z He graduated from Juilliard in May and said he knew “next to nothing” about Asperger syndrome or autism when he took the part. Benefit for National Theater Hosted by Anna Wintour, Draws Celebrities 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z The first paediatrician they saw was puzzled, and referred them to a specialist, who in January 1994 diagnosed Owen with autism. How Disney gave voice to a boy with autism 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z But with approximately 700,000 people in Britain on the autism spectrum, according to the National Autistic Society who will mark World Autism Day on Sunday, the university want Kaspar to help more people. British robot helping autistic children with their social skills 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z The credentialing board is an industry leader in autism training for professionals and educators. Sesame Place theme park staff trained in autism awareness 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z It’s how we interpret and act on that desire, not the desire itself, that creates the “conflict,” along with the circumstances of life — illness, kindergarten, divorce, autism, middle school — that change the pressures. Motherlode Blog: The Eternal, Internal Mommy Wars 2012-04-23T15:59:58Z “I don’t have autism, I’m not on the spectrum,” the Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee star said Wednesday. I'm Not Autistic, Says Seinfeld 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z “We were able to see all three of the core features of autism replicated in the mice,” said Mazmanian. Autism symptoms replicated in mice after faecal transplants 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z He goes on to say that he wants to educate himself about the issues surrounding autism and serve as an example "that there's nothing cool about mean-spirited comments" about people with the condition. J. Cole apologises for autism lyrics 2013-07-22T14:17:55Z A special performance for children and adults with autism or sensory and communication needs will take place Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. A Guide to NYC Holiday Events: Live Music, Theater, Lights and More 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z What’s more, “Asperger’s syndrome” is no longer even a recognized diagnosis in the United States: In 2013, it was one of three conditions that were folded into a more expansive diagnosis of “autism spectrum disorder.” Was Autism a Nazi Invention? 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z It’s like the world created a disability accommodation just for my autism. After Thoughts 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Twenty-five years ago, pediatric occupational therapists primarily served children with severe disabilities like spina bifida, autism or cerebral palsy. Watch How You Hold That Crayon 2010-02-24T21:54:00Z Before “All Night, All Day,” he spoke of his 3-year-old son, Caleb, who is on the autism spectrum, and his hope that angels were watching over his child. American tenor shows skill and soul in D.C. recital It took me until adulthood, when autism in the last decade exploded as an issue. Autism in the insular world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism: “There were superstitions and things that God knows how many other mothers had to deal with” 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z I want to clarify that, to solve this problem, we must recognize that autism is not the focus here; the violence is the focus. Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Institute of Medicine, no evidence supports a link between thimerosal and any brain disorders, including autism. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril "The Good Doctor" tried autism on for size. What popular culture like "Will Trent" gets wrong about dyslexia, and why it matters 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z Children with high-functioning autism want to belong to the group; they just need therapy and support to form those habits. Perspective | My husband yells at our autistic daughter (and me). What should I do? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z More recently still, greater understanding of conditions such as Asperger's syndrome and autism have fed into literature and drama. A new discovery for science and art: the cultural divide is all in the mind 2012-11-24T16:02:57Z SAT One mile walk to raise awareness and funds for autism science and advocacy, resource fair, kids’ zone, 9 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z “Music,” the movie which Sia wrote and directed, was criticized by disability rights activists for its depiction of autistic people and for casting someone not on the autism spectrum. Kathy Griffin Is Trying to Get Back on the D-List 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Shortly after she completed “Godspeed,” she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A Female Olympian Who Models Men’s Clothing 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z The comedian was commended by members of the autism community after he told NBC’s Brian Williams in early November that he might be autistic. I'm Not Autistic, Says Seinfeld 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Barring developmental issues, such as autism, all kids lie, Lee says. Perspective | All kids lie: How to handle it, and when you should worry 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Lipman, who is on the autism spectrum and has an auditory processing disorder, objected to this wording for its implied burden on those in similar circumstances. How They Staged a Little Girl’s Inner Universe 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z More representation of people with autism adds to the spectrum of our knowledge. Netflix's engrossing Rubik's Cube competition doc reminds us what we're missing without the Olympics 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z His Turing, whom the film seems to place somewhere on the autism spectrum, is as socially awkward as he is intellectually agile. ‘The Imitation Game’ Stars Benedict Cumberbatch 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z It seems impossible that after coming so far my older son would begin to withdraw again and eventually be seized by catatonia, a rare but related autism complication. All my parenting mistakes 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z On the one hand, there is Leo Kanner’s autism, first described in the US in the late 1940s. Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z "Good Doctor" is about Park Si-on, a man on the autism spectrum who is given a six-month trial as a pediatric surgery resident to prove that he is capable of doing the job. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Really, autism or not, can’t the parents do something about that girl? The powerful story of one family’s struggle to save an autistic child 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z To combat that, we need to do more than just increase public understanding about autism. WATCH: “When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person” 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Though fiction, “Uncommon Sense” was developed over several years of investigation with “autism families” in Northern Iowa and elsewhere. Review: ‘Uncommon Sense’ Looks at Life on the Autism Spectrum 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z The idea that vaccines are a primary cause of autism is not as crackpot as some might wish. Wrong again, Jenny McCarthy: First it was vaccines and autism, now it’s HIV 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Anti-MMR campaigners have also made claims of “clusters” of a regressive form of autism, caused by vaccination, which do not show up in whole population studies. No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z My own interest in autism began when my son James received a diagnosis of ASD at the age of three. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z It will teach her the latest ways to handle autism and its sensory issues. Marguerite Kelly’s final Family Almanac In August, a supermarket employee in Louisiana was recorded letting a young customer with autism help him stock the store shelves. Alabama supermarket employee returns wallet with $300 cash, goes viral 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z It is common for people with such conditions to distance themselves from the insular stereotype of autism by emphasising that they have friends and partners just like other people. My life in sex: the autistic gay man 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z The day’s aftershock stemmed from a video tribute Nash recorded for Neil Young and Stephen Stills to use at an autism benefit. Graham Nash Has a Few More Songs Before He Goes 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z People with Aspberger’s– a condition on the autism spectrum – are generally characterized by having difficulty with social interaction and communication. Susan Boyle’s powerful, graceful Asperger’s statement 2013-12-09T16:05:00Z In those days some influential people thought autism was due to rejection by the mother. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z Scientists in Cambridge and Copenhagen drew on Danish medical records and biobank material to find amniotic fluid samples from 128 boys who were later diagnosed with autism. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z We thought it was a great opportunity to address those issues, as well as kind of help educate audiences a bit more about autism. Netflix's heartwarming "Love on the Spectrum" helps "bust the myths" about dating with autism 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z That isn't to say that the creations of those savants aren't great – I'm not playing oppression Olympics here, and I can't wait to see the play – but the ignorance surrounding autism upsets me. Autism: of mice, men and my little bro 2013-04-30T07:00:03Z “We might avoid confusion by dividing the spectrum into subgroups, but where the boundaries would be is far from clear. We need more research to tell us what autism really is.” Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z “I was at an age when it really affected me,” she said and, despite numerous subsequent studies robustly discrediting any link between the vaccination and autism, her suspicion remained. 'Worry is contagious': the vaccine-hesitant parents putting children at risk 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Over there in Silicon Valley there are all these kids with autism … and I think maybe it’s an advantageous human trait. Sheila Heti gets sex wrong 2012-09-28T23:30:00Z “Introducing: Meltdown Bingo” featured a Bingo board with squares representing common consequences of an autism meltdown: a door slamming; a child punching a parent; someone starting to cry. A disability-focused website ran a ‘funny’ post on autism. Anger ensued. 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Just last year, the series introduced Julia, a new character on the show who falls on the autism spectrum. So how do you get to Sesame Street? New York finally reveals the location 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z So, after years of research and many books on the subject, what is it about autism which fascinates you so much as a scientist? Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z There are more than 300 clinical trials listed on clinicaltrials.gov that are using FMT to treat a range of conditions including autism, dementia, anorexia, and obesity. The poo panacea: inside the strange, surprising world of faecal transplants 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z "They deserve to be nurtured," says Smigel of children with autism. 'Night of Too Many Stars' shines on one who's not 2012-10-18T17:47:14Z Read about Lancet's retraction of the study linking vaccines and autism. 2010-02-04T22:50:00Z Video has gone viral of Haygood, a 10-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum, being handcuffed and escorted out of the school while his mother vocally protests. The cruel irony of Autism Awareness Month: There’s still much to learn about autistic people 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z Of course, the one quality that makes “Atypical” different from most of its predecessors is that the autism of its character isn’t coyly hinted at. Netflix’s “Atypical” is offensive, but that’s not its real problem 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z “To anyone who ever had any concerns or doubts or wondered, ‘Could an actor with autism play this role? The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z A friend who has an autistic son suggested she get tested for autism. What is it like to live with parents very different from you? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z With a mix of narrative features and documentaries, this showcase highlights the lives of people and characters living with deafness, mental illness, autism, addiction and Tourette syndrome. 6 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z In fact, on a possible connection between autism and thimerosal, she said, “I think the question still remains to be answered.” Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril The supposed link between autism and common childhood vaccines was based on fraudulent research published in the British journal The Lancet in 1998. Why scientists should embrace the liberal arts 2014-01-19T20:00:00Z Can you describe your approach to counseling people who are on the autism spectrum and want to begin dating? We Could All Use a Jodi in Our Lives 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z We hear a lot about autism and children, but not much about what life is like for grown-ups with autism. A person with autism tells us what the autistic need 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot of interest in a possible role for oxytocin in addiction, brain injury, anorexia, depression, autism and severe anxiety. ‘Dogs have a magic effect’: how pets can improve our mental health 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The cliche of autism is that it impedes the ability to love. What is it like to live with parents very different from you? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z That’s why I like the saying from the autism community, which is: if you met one person with autism you’ve met one person with autism. Addiction is a learning disorder: Why the war on drugs is useless, AA undermines treatment, and addiction studies can learn a lot from autism 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Back then, it was not uncommon to hear autism spoken about in this way. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z That revelation inspired her to create characters who are also on the autism spectrum, a trait that had yet to be explored in the romance genre and is resonating with readers. A romance novelist struggled with Asperger’s. Now she writes about love on the spectrum. 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Page last updated at Rapper J. Cole says he is sorry for the "highly offensive" lyrics he performed on the Drake track Jedeci Freestyle, which refer to people with autism. J. Cole apologises for autism lyrics 2013-07-22T14:17:55Z “I’ve decided to match my lived experience as a person with autism, at the intersection of a lot of identities, as a constant state of discomfort,” she said. Tiona Nekkia McClodden Is Not Running Away 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z A little documentary about autism — playing in a multiplex? ArtsBeat: AMC to Give Autism Film National Exposure 2011-03-02T17:29:53Z The end of the book, intended to illustrate the redemptive joys of female friendship, depicts Margaux and Sheila doing their best to live by their ideal of emotional autism. Sheila Heti gets sex wrong 2012-09-28T23:30:00Z The reason, she says, is simple – society looks for autism in boys, not girls, and the way it presents means that boys are more likely to be identified with it. My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z “I rode the bus with kids from all different walks of life, kids with Down syndrome, autism, some were confined to wheelchairs,” he says. Deaf rapper Sean Forbes makes himself joyfully heard on the hip-hop scene 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z When autism hit I thought that would break us, but it didn’t. The Actress and Quarterback Still Work at Winning 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Doctors and researchers have long complained that Attkisson presents the issue as a debatable controversy, although no scientific link between vaccines and autism has been found. Sinclair Broadcasting criticized for airing anti-vaccination "propaganda" by Obama-hating journalist 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z But most treatments for autism still inhabit the realm of chelation, supplements, strange diets and other junky science. Horrible history 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z This owed to a confluence of factors: highly publicized warnings of mercury-contaminated fish; rising awareness and diagnoses of autism; and vaccines added to the childhood schedule. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril A few basic rules, however — such as establishing where on the autism spectrum a character falls, instead of lumping everyone together — are useful and instructive. Does the media get autism right? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Hoang is so high-functioning — “for me it doesn’t feel like a disability,” she said of her autism — that she doesn’t always feel comfortable taking on the label. A romance novelist struggled with Asperger’s. Now she writes about love on the spectrum. 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z I was laughing literally a week before while I had had the same experience with a young man who is on the autism spectrum. "Silly is healthy": "Animaniacs" star on laughing through throat cancer & finding a whole new fandom 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z Defensive and self-righteous, she shoves her superior knowledge — of parenting, autism, the Torah, Fauvism, you name it — down everyone’s throat. | 'A Strange and Separate People': A Gay Man Seeks a Place in an Orthodox World 2011-07-20T02:01:30Z McGrath said supplements might reduce the incidence of autism, a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, how an individual relates to their environment and other people. Autism linked to vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, researchers find 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z “You may have heard vaccination causes autism in 1 out of 110 children,” says Penn Jillette. Penn & Teller slam anti-vaxxers: “Total bullsh*t” 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Individuals with autism have brilliant and creative minds, and their gifts should not be disparaged or discounted ... Drake joins J Cole in autism apology 2013-07-24T10:02:59Z Mr. Rowe, who earned a bachelor’s degree in drama from the University of Washington, found out when he was a senior there that he had autism. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z According to author and autism advocate Temple Grandin, there are three ways that autistic people can think: They can be visual thinkers, musical/mathematical thinkers or verbal/logic thinkers. Bullied, autistic and obsessed with presidents: How the 2000 presidential election changed my life 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z She conspicuously doesn’t mention her son Evan’s autism, and her very well-documented speculation that his condition was related to his vaccines. No, you haven’t been “wrongly branded,” Jenny McCarthy 2014-04-14T13:57:00Z To begin with, the MMR vaccine was licensed long before prevalence of autism spectrum disorders began to climb. Jenny McCarthy’s new war on science: Vaccines, autism and the media’s shame 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z The film introduces kids who are autistic, as well as their parents, and the scientists trying to figure out what autism is. TV highlights 13/08/2012 2012-08-12T18:59:01Z Ignoring the violence, not creating boundaries around it and shrugging it off as a result of autism is not only unfair to your own family but is also quite hurtful to your nephew. Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Children with autism may seem as if they don’t want to participate in social activities. 7 Things Every Kid with Autism Wishes You Knew 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z I don’t expect the whole population to trawl through reams of data, case studies and science papers on autism, but at least get to understand the basics. Seen Rain Man? That doesn’t mean you know my autistic son 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z “Very few opportunities exist for children with autism to experience live performance specifically designed for them and their needs,” Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, the artistic director of Trusty Sidekick said in a statement. Lincoln Center Plans a Theater Work for Children With Autism 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Yet she was diagnosed with autism only in February. What is it like to live with parents very different from you? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Michael has a list of 17 exes, but his autism means he finds it hard to form relationships, and Sarah has to have help from her mum to communicate after a stroke. TV highlights 08/01/2013 2013-01-07T20:00:02Z For me, it’s about helping families and their kids who have autism. Trump backs off states that legalize marijuana: So why is Colorado still prohibiting access to some? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Those views are held despite the body of evidence showing that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Why 2019 could be the worst year for measles in the US in decades 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Worried about the toxic side effects of Risperdal and other antipsychotic meds prescribed for kids with autism, a few desperate parents turned to cannabis. Pot: Not just for losers! 2012-08-15T11:44:00Z In the case of the MMR: “There are now a large number of studies that show no evidence at all of any link between the MMR vaccine and autism.” 'Worry is contagious': the vaccine-hesitant parents putting children at risk 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z The film suggests Moose is on the autism spectrum, but Travolta overacts at every opportunity, magnifying every emotion and gesture, such as Moose's penchant to rock back and forth. Fred Durst's "The Fanatic": Even Travolta's overacting can't make this limp thriller any fun 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The series is notable for its diverse characters, including ones with blindness, dyslexia, autism and dementia. Marc Brown on the End of ‘Arthur’ and His Favorite Fan Theories 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z On Saturday, it will offer two programs for families: The first, from 10 a.m. to noon, is for children with autism and will engage them in making soft sculpture. Spare Times for Children for May 22-28 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Christian’s is not a diagnosable condition; he can’t tick a box for autism or cerebral palsy, which means potential dates would have no point of reference even if he was open about his learning difficulty. My brother is 47 and can't get a girlfriend – could I help? 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z There’s a lot of diversity among people with the autism diagnosis. My lessons in autism 2014-02-25T00:00:00Z Another was that autism only appeared to be increasing, because autistic behaviour was now better recognised and understood. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z The canines took part in the theater's "relaxed performance," made for attendees with autism or for those who need a calmer experience. Canadian service dogs attend 'Billy Elliot' production, photo goes viral 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Yes, it's a documentary about autism but it's also nearly perfect in doing what an advocacy documentary should do: show rather than tell, entertain rather than preach. Autism documentary entertains rather than preaches 2011-04-03T23:01:11Z Researchers aimed to specifically address some of the criticisms of the anti-vaccination lobby, such as the suggestion that some groups of children were more vulnerable to autism following MMR vaccination than others. No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Hope manifests itself in the form of Scott Bean, an enigmatic parenting expert who treats children on the autism spectrum with painful observations and tender care. The powerful story of one family’s struggle to save an autistic child 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z There is one made by children with autism. History in the making as Czech museum opens face mask exhibition 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z How scary was it to talk about your autism diagnosis? Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z The company is also studying cannabinoid-based drugs as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders, an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma, and schizophrenia. What is CBD? The 'miracle' cannabis compound that doesn't get you high 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Finally, a wrenching, must read, article on this morning’s front page, about abuse of young residents in homes for people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities around New York State. Motherlode: Transracial Dating, and Other Questions 2011-06-06T21:11:15Z Beyond statistics, Grandin’s appearance opened up a dialogue about autism, sexism and research that travelled well beyond her answers. Understanding Temple Grandin: Behind The Scenes Of A Great Reddit AMA 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z “Temple Grandin has been a source of inspiration to parents of children with autism who know their kids have abilities that often go unrealized,” said Rita Shreffler, executive director of the National Autism Association. 2010-01-31T05:37:00Z While a teen getting routine shots is an unremarkable event for most families, Lindenberger was raised to believe that vaccines cause brain damage, autism and other developmental issues. 'God knows how I’m alive': how a teen defied his parents to get vaccinated 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z At some point, the publication of children’s books about autism may expand beyond their designated “month.” ArtsBeat: Books by and for Autistic Children 2011-04-25T16:28:16Z I started worrying that I couldn’t handle a child with an early expression of bipolar, or severe autism, so maybe we should just give up while we were ahead. Motherlode Blog: Scaring, and Scarring, Parents-to-Be 2011-08-15T19:34:38Z His cognition — as with so many adults with autism — is spiky and unexpectedly acute. ‘Best Boy’ review: An unforgettable novel narrated by an adult with autism 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The affable, China-born psychiatrist has plowed ahead with MRT for PTSD, autism and other disorders despite limited evidence that it works. ‘Brain zapping’: An experimental treatment for PTSD that war veterans say has changed their lives 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z In 1998 Andrew Wakefield claimed that the measles vaccine was linked to autism on the basis of a flawed study of eight children that was later retracted. Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop wellness products condemned by NHS chief 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z But evidence hasn’t stopped Kennedy from repeatedly and publicly, over the past dozen years, asserting the claims of a link between the ingredients in vaccines and autism. Trump and RFK Jr.: A relationship made in anti-vax hell 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z There are not a lot, to my knowledge, a lot of stand-up specials about and by people on the autism spectrum. With "Douglas," Hannah Gadsby is a comedy pioneer with her whimsical, meticulous show about autism 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Research from the late 1980s, which purported a link between the measles vaccine and autism, was found to be fraudulent. Motherlode Blog: An Unnecessary Measles Outbreak 2011-10-25T14:54:05Z So how do physicians and public health officials debunk the MMR–autism myth?” No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z When Isobel brought it up, she focused on her older son’s mild autism as an excuse for the behavior. Motherlode Blog: Parental Quandary Resolved: When a Friend's Child Hits Yours 2011-12-22T19:30:37Z If this is your first exposure to the world of autism, it will be an eye opener. Autism documentary entertains rather than preaches 2011-04-03T23:01:11Z Journey Across a Wide Spectrum The spectrum of autism is wide, as the low-budget documentary “The United States of Autism” shows. Movie Review: Richard Everts’s ‘United States of Autism’ 2013-08-09T00:14:39Z Ryan Lowry was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old, after his family noticed he wasn’t making eye contact or reaching the appropriate speech milestones as an infant. Young man with autism pens viral employment letter: ‘take a chance on me’ 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z “Sometimes there’s something holding them back from expressing it, such as boredom or autism,” she says. The “rage to master”: What it takes for those scary-smart kids to succeed 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Like a lot of others with autism, I tend to develop obsessive interests about which I insatiably acquire extensive, detailed knowledge. Bullied, autistic and obsessed with presidents: How the 2000 presidential election changed my life 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z SAT Teams of 2 people dressed alike race to find clues and complete tasks illustrating aspects of living with autism, all proceeds benefit Autism Speaks, 8 a.m. Community calendar 2011-08-11T00:56:04Z She received 16 responses from children facing issues such as cancer, autism, bullying, divorce and the death of a grandmother. Two girls warm hearts with their handmade blankets 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z There’s also evidence that celebrity endorsement of a discredited link between vaccines and autism has contributed to much more skepticism of vaccines among Americans. Watch What Happens When Real Housewives Don’t Wear Masks 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z The film focuses on a social skills therapy program for young people on the autism spectrum run by a clinical psychologist named Emilio Amigo. Review: ‘How to Dance in Ohio,’ a Documentary on HBO, Follows Three Women on the Autism Spectrum 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z This Sparks adaptation is more ruthless but far less effective, shamelessly piggy-backing on 9/11, autism, cancer and war. Dear John: Film review 2010-04-15T21:30:00Z It is popular and safe for children with autism, and is also accessible to autistic adults and wheelchair users. Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z But as a fellow autism parent, I can’t help feeling that a piece of this story was brushed aside because it didn’t fit the feel-good theme. Motherlode Blog: Autism, One Parent to Another 2011-09-07T18:26:48Z Newt Gingrich is your hippie sister-in-law who doesn’t want to hear the years of hard research proving that vaccines really don’t cause autism, because she just believes in her heart that they do. A gaslighting, codependent circus: The Trump train wreck is America’s dysfunctional family 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z Their son, Caleb, is on the autism spectrum, and the family recently moved to Florida in part to be near a highly rated school designed for children with autism. A tenor looks beyond opera and explores being a black man in America 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z In the series it was brought up several times — like by Olivia, who was one of my favorite participants — that autism presents differently in women than in men. Netflix's heartwarming "Love on the Spectrum" helps "bust the myths" about dating with autism 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z The replies to Ryan’s letter spontaneously became a hub for advice- and story-sharing in the autism community, which Tracy Lowry called “a beautiful thing.” Young man with autism pens viral employment letter: ‘take a chance on me’ 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Mitchell wrote that “‘The Reason I Jump’ consolidated my wife’s and my suspicions that, in fact, people with autism feel what everyone else does. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z When she performed this show in New York last year, Gadsby, in a discussion of her autism, built to a story about a girlfriend who insulted her with a slur. Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Doubles Down on the Comedy of Contradiction 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Dr. Prizant, 69, who specializes in children and adults on the autism spectrum, was training other practitioners and churning out papers and podcasts. The Lost Embryos 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z The former gastroenterologist first published his conjectures in the Lancet medical journal in 1998, where he explored a possible connection between the triple vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella and autism. How the scientific community united against Tribeca's anti-vaccination film 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Three, we need to be looking for a cause or multiple causes not of autism but of each symptom along the whole spectrum. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Along with teaching letters and numbers, the series has dealt with subjects including autism, death and divorce. Sesame Street receives Kennedy Center Honors to rare bipartisan cheer 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z David Mitchell: 'One psychologist preached that autism is caused by mothers not loving their children properly. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z Thomas plays Nicholas, a narcissistic, neurotic 25-year-old who becomes the legal guardian of his two half sisters in Los Angeles, one of whom has high-functioning autism, when their father dies of cancer. After ‘Please Like Me,’ Josh Thomas’s New Show Is All Fiction 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z There's quite a marketplace for autism treatments, you find. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z And it doesn’t have to be: It’s not autism that makes it difficult to live with autism. Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Sosuna Woldeyesus, 16, a junior at Yorktown who has autism, said the group “makes people’s lives better” and helps everyone — regardless of any disabilities — to feel included and build friendships. Best Buddies program helps high school students maintain connection during pandemic 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Maybe she was hypersensitive to labels and seams, a common feature of autism. My son was diagnosed with autism at five. Did he inherit it from my misunderstood mother? 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z Some theme parks are making accommodations for children with autism spectrum disorder. How to Get the Most Out of a Theme Park Trip 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z It’s an apt metaphor for our culture’s evolving attitude toward autism: If the light bounces off something a little differently, it can be seen in a whole new way. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z For the most part, autistic characters are played by actors who pantomime what they believe autism to be like. For once, an autistic role will be played by an autistic actor 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z It’s the sort of amiable, straightforward treatment we get everywhere; I’m not sure how aware of Fraser’s autism people here are, but more often than not, Italians are kind to children. He promised his son Rome. Would it deliver? 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z That began to change in the late nineties, thanks in large part to Dr. Andrew Wakeman’s famed — and now retracted — 1998 Lancet study purporting to link autism and the MMR vaccinations. Yet another study says no link between vaccines and autism 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z A nearby primary school is approached with a proposal to host a new unit for children with autism. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z The way the other characters interacted with Julia served to help viewers understand why children with autism might behave in certain ways. How the new season of Sesame Street stands up against racial hatred 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z At the start, we should say that while we hope this book finds an audience in the autism community, we believe it also speaks to a wider community of workers. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z As the father of an autistic child, he said, “this is very personal to me and my family”, adding that he wanted the causes of autism to be “openly discussed and examined”. How the scientific community united against Tribeca's anti-vaccination film 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z The mystery and idiosyncrasy of autism can be frustrating, but it is also a visceral reminder that none of us knows what lies ahead and that compassion is the most powerful weapon against anxiety. How the hardest year of my life ended my catastrophic thinking 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z When autism pops up in the news, it is often because people approach the topic in a highly irresponsible or even downright dishonest manner. I am autistic and I want a more responsible conversation about autism — and that means leaving Barron Trump alone 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Above all, society needs to listen to the views of people with autism. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z By the time our first baby was two, we understood that he was on the autism spectrum. My ex and I live together — as friends 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Previously celebrity anti-vaxxers falsely linked immunization to a rise in conditions such as autism. Woody Harrelson's anti-vax joke raises questions about what we excuse in likable people in our lives 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Together they founded Next for Autism, an organization dedicated to supporting those affected by autism. Their Relationship Morphed From Dislike to Inseparable 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z Price accused the comic of being a "bully" after he made a joke about her and her eight-year-old son, who suffers from septo-optic dysplasia and autism. Frankie Boyle's Katie Price joke sparks Ofcom investigation 2010-12-10T14:58:00Z We can’t say when positive representations of autism will move from fandom to the mainstream. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z When it comes to understanding autism, how much does she think the world still needs to change? 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Because of Jonathan’s autism he lives in a different world. Kayte Brimacombe photography exhibition One in Ten 2011-03-24T08:51:08Z There were four cases of autism and it handled and balanced them quite well. Review: ‘Uncommon Sense’ Looks at Life on the Autism Spectrum 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z They designed an app to help kids with autism communicate their feelings and stay focused on daily tasks. Kids contests reward artists, techies and innovators 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z One in 68 American children is currently diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an increase of some 119 percent since 2000. 'Sesame Street' to welcome first autistic Muppet 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z Jacob is now 31 and has autism; Corey is 23; and Logan, 17. Matters of the Heart Precede Love and Marriage in Florida 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z She says her son no longer suffers from autism. Jenny McCarthy debuts VH1 talk show 2013-02-08T15:50:10Z It may rely too much on the child having typical cognitive abilities in the first place and may not work with those who have severe learning difficulties as well as autism. How Disney gave voice to a boy with autism 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z The World Health Organization affirms that “There is no evidence of a link between MMR vaccine and autism or autistic disorders.” Don’t forget that Trump is also an anti-vaxxer 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z Boone, who suffers from an undisclosed autism spectrum disorder, is an avid mathematician and uses his genius to trace the killer’s path. Tony Awards Success Making Secondary Market Ticket Prices Rise for Several Broadway Shows 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z The Autistic Me was an excellent BBC3 documentary last year about three young men with autism spectrum disorders. The Landscape Man and The Autistic Me: One Year On 2010-04-22T23:05:00Z It’s a Cinderella story that’s sweet and achingly funny, featuring a hero with autism and a heroine who journeys to the United States from Vietnam after his mother attempts to matchmake a marriage. The best romance novels of 2019 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z We founded ASAN, in part, because there was, and is, an extensive public conversation about autism that includes everyone except the people most impacted: those on the autism spectrum. A person with autism tells us what the autistic need 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z “Your autism is a super power. The way your mind works is not a handicap, it is an amazing strength,” wrote another user, who said his son is on the spectrum. Young man with autism pens viral employment letter: ‘take a chance on me’ 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z The point of the Orlando anecdote, for those readers churning through the book for helpful nuggets, is that children with autism may relate more easily to the emotions rendered so broadly by villains. ‘To Siri With Love’: The tale of a mother, a son and a phone 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z For instance, many patients with autism or sensory integration disorder respond well to deep pressure. This dog knows 40 commands and can play cards. A hospital hired him. 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z It was difficult to tell how 17-year-old Allen, who has autism, felt. His last shot: Will a monthly jab of a new drug keep this addict out of jail? 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z “Being canceled is like autism — it’s a spectrum,” he said. Those People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out Together 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z Simon Baron-Cohen cites one big frustration: if autism comes down to an often profound difficulty navigating the world, only a tiny number of people currently receive the help they need to do that. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z This signature behavior gave Gould his nickname and Mitchell a title, but it gives the contemporary reader a jolt that autism may have lain beneath street spectacle. What is biography? Who can be trusted? asks Jill Lepore in 'Joe Gould's Teeth' 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z A New York dad is being applauded for stepping up and taking his daughter, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, to her senior prom. Dad praised for taking daughter with autism to prom: 'Love this' 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z Their show is not an autism awareness campaign, they say. Asperger’s Are Us Comedy Troupe Jokes About Everything but That 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z "This is nice, it tickles me," Kaspar the social robot tells four-year-old Finn as they play together at an autism school north of London. British robot helping autistic children with their social skills 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z If a character is intended to be on the autism spectrum, he or she should be explicitly identified as an autistic person. Does the media get autism right? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Sadly, the causes of autism remain unknown and there is no cure. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z He achieves what he does in large part because of the qualities inherent in his autism: his extraordinary memory and attention to detail, his obsessiveness, his insistence on honesty. Tonys 2015: 'Curious Incident of the Dog' brings 'autistic perspective to life' 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z McCarthy was outspoken about autism treatments after her son was diagnosed and wrote a book detailing her search for a cure. Jenny McCarthy debuts VH1 talk show 2013-02-08T15:50:10Z Just because gastrointestinal problems are common in people with autism doesn’t mean that the GI problems are untreatable on their own. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Still, he didn’t tell people about his autism. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The Suskinds know that not every family who has a child with autism can afford to devote the intense time they gave Owen, or assemble a team of supportive therapists. How Disney gave voice to a boy with autism 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z The researchers looked at children with a sibling who has autism and those with increased risk factors for autism, such as older parents. No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z We allowed services we believed would make our older son’s life easier—like occupational therapy—but resisted the autism label and kept him out of the programs that were full of other silent, flapping children. All my parenting mistakes 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z AMC, one of the largest movie theater chains in North America, plans to announce on Thursday that it will give a film about two men with autism, “Wretches & Jabberers,” a national theatrical run. ArtsBeat: AMC to Give Autism Film National Exposure 2011-03-02T17:29:53Z Now parents of kids with some other complex disorders, such as severe autism, have called for their children to have access to cannabis oil. What does legalizing cannabis mean for children? 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z "Wretches & Jabberers" follows two men with autism as they travel the world, aiming to change attitudes about their condition. Simon, Stills, Weir sing on autism film soundtrack 2011-01-10T22:53:12Z The film is directed by British former doctor Andrew Wakefield, whose retracted and debunked study of a dozen children asserted that there is a link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Controversial Vaxxed film premieres in New York despite scientists' outcry 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z Some of the recent documentaries made about autism are even better, not just in terms of explaining and illustrating the nature of ASC but also as examples of excellent film-making. Autism on film: can cinema get it right? 2011-04-04T15:24:20Z “A viewer without a connection to the world of autism might be tempted to just put Sam into that pigeonhole,” Neil Genzlinger wrote in The New York Times. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Son of Sam: The Killer Speaks’ and ‘Atypical’ 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Grinker shows how a society’s needs and prejudices shape its approach to mental conditions, from the regrettable asylums and lobotomies of past centuries to the recent corporate trend of recruiting employees with autism. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z The more concerning statistic is that boys are five times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis than girls. New Autism Dispute: Is Circumcision a Factor? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The presentation of autism is so diverse, it will be very different for every single person. We Could All Use a Jodi in Our Lives 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z When she was a student and young adult, her autism was more pronounced, and she was frequently withdrawn, fearful and socially awkward, alternating between high skittishness and almost bombastic determination. 2010-01-31T05:37:00Z The diagnosis today would be Asperger’s disorder, though neither that term nor the word “autism” is ever spoken in the play. Broadway Mind Games: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z Even some reactions born of the best intentions — such as the discredited conspiracy theories that blame autism on vaccines — can promote misunderstandings that result in more harm than good. WATCH: “When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person” 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Why do higher functioning people with autism need help? Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Let’s also mention here that vaccines don’t cause autism. Don’t forget that Trump is also an anti-vaxxer 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z Katims has a teenage son with Asperger's -- an autism spectrum disorder in which people find social interaction difficult but have intense interests in narrow subjects. TV's "Parenthood" revisits family life, 20 years on 2010-03-01T14:30:00Z When the American Psychiatric Association announced that it was considering redefining autism in a more restrictive way, I wrote, here, that I feared it would affect children’s lives, and not for the better. Motherlode Blog: Is Asberger's Syndrome over-diagnosed, and should it be diagnosed at all? 2012-02-01T18:47:42Z Her most striking characteristic — an inability or unwillingness to speak — mimics autism, a newly prevalent disorder that also tends to appear in the early toddler years. What Do Novels About Evil Children Say About Us? 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Did Gabriel have Tourette’s syndrome, autism, bipolar disorder or something else entirely? Edward Hirsch’s ‘Gabriel’ and Christian Wiman’s ‘Once in the West’ 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Increasingly, the public policy questions linked to the high unemployment among the autism workforce also are policy questions applicable to the general population. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z She told the Daily Herald earlier this year that God had visited everything from tornados to autism and dementia upon the earth as punishment for gay marriage. 6 most absurd things the Christian right has blamed on gays 2014-04-11T12:15:00Z While the title is accurate, the film is less a portrait of her than an inquiry into the origins and nature of autism and therapies for it. | 'A Mother?s Courage': Confronting Autism 2010-09-24T04:23:00Z McAnulty, 17, is fast becoming one of Britain and Ireland’s most acclaimed nature writers for work that is brimming with his passion as well as open about his autism. A Young Naturalist Inspires With Joy, Not Doom 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z And if an autistic person is viewed as a prize to be won because of his or her autism, is that not still a form of objectification? “The Predator”: Just above mediocre, with some weird and disappointing choices 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z But Haddon's selection of another famous spectrum for his subject, after his previous success with autism and a second novel about hypochondria, just does not sit well. Can't bear it 2010-04-08T11:37:00Z I joined the ranks of autism-mom warriors, becoming a de facto researcher into the educational and neurobiological aspects of autism. Motherlode Blog: A 'Sandwich Generation' Caregiver Heads Back to Work 2012-05-07T16:01:22Z Seinfeld said he hopes his announcement will help diminish the stigma of autism, an unequivocally laudable intention. Jerry Seinfeld’s not helping: Celebrities with autism distract from reality and research 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z As we get to know Leela, it becomes clear that she falls somewhere on the autism spectrum. The curious incident of Leela in the nighttime: New play explores the OC through autistic eyes 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z You know, sometimes I get really excited thinking about autism. Sheila Heti gets sex wrong 2012-09-28T23:30:00Z How old were you when you were diagnosed with autism? A person with autism tells us what the autistic need 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Whether your child is gluten intolerant or somewhere on the autism spectrum, share the information with the camp. Motherlode Blog: 10 Things Day Camps Wish Parents Knew 2013-06-07T15:19:39Z Sotomayor’s other children's books are "Turning Pages: My Life Story" and "Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You," about children with challenges including autism, dyslexia and Down syndrome. Beyond the Supreme Court: Sotomayor's new kids' book urges 'action to change the world' 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The supposed link between autism and the MMR vaccine was comprehensively disproved after a major study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Jim Carrey apologises after tweeting child's picture without permission 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z The thing of it is, though, that autism isn’t always debilitating. I am autistic and I want a more responsible conversation about autism — and that means leaving Barron Trump alone 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z After swimming in the contaminated water for 18 days, the minnows exhibited 324 genetic alterations associated with human neurological disorders, including autism. Your tap water is probably laced with anti-depressants 2013-03-14T21:01:00Z "Mother's Courage" provides no answers to autism but shows hope. HBO film looks at autism through mother's eyes 2010-04-01T23:40:00Z This question ties into deeper issues of how autism should be discussed in respectable public debate. I am autistic and I want a more responsible conversation about autism — and that means leaving Barron Trump alone 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Obesity and Other Targets of Children’s Museums In addition to creating future museumgoers, children’s museums seek to teach and to cater to groups with specific needs, like children in foster care and those with autism. Museums: Special Section: 2012-03-15T00:19:58Z Therapy during school holidays is not repayable, because the authorities believe autism ceases to exist outside term time. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z Gadsby issues an invitation into how her mind functions, as she discusses being on the autism spectrum. Hannah Gadsby broke comedy. So what’s she building now? 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z I ask myself why using autism the way these books do feels wrong. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z The opposing views of autism – disability or difference – may owe their origins to two different models of autism outlined by two different psychiatrists. Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z For Israel, anchoring the film with four actors with autism meant an opportunity to show how diverse the spectrum really is – movies tend to favor depictions in which autism coincides with extraordinary abilities. Keep the Change: actors with autism get the chance to shine in romcom 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z If Price’s autism is a dialect, surely my own neurological makeup is one, too. When Disability Isn’t a Special Need but a Special Skill 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z “Fandom conventions are full of people with autism,” she says. My autism led me to become a champion of outsiders 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z "This book really does prove that there is so much going on beneath the sometimes very challenging surface of autism, of this small person you are in charge of with autism," he told the Guardian. Cloud Atlas author translates autistic teenager's memoir 2013-02-26T15:05:37Z The CDC, meanwhile, remains firm that “There is no relationship between vaccines containing thimerosal and autism rates in children.” Chili’s makes a mess of autism “awareness” 2014-04-07T18:58:00Z For instance, there is some evidence linking higher polygenic scores for academic ability to higher likelihood of autism. IVF couples could be able to choose the ‘smartest’ embryo 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z About 20 percent of the hubcaps in the collection were supplied by amateurs, from disabled veterans to prison inmates to people with Down syndrome and autism. Hubcaps as canvas: Artists turn junk into jewels 2011-06-01T12:01:05Z Unfortunately, in waving the flag for more holistic, naturopathic treatments, the already meandering “Doctored” loses focus, touching on topics like alternative cancer treatments, autism and vaccination, and genetically modified produce. Movie Review: ‘Doctored,’ a Defense of Chiropractic Aid 2012-09-20T23:37:58Z According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States today. ‘As We See It’ portrays young adulthood on autism spectrum 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Q: My daughter is 7 and on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. Perspective | My husband yells at our autistic daughter (and me). What should I do? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z But what’s harder is to be a mother with autism – and harder than that, is to be a mother with autism, of children with autism. Mothers with autism: ‘I mothered my children in a very different way’ 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z With chapters on Down's Syndrome, deafness, disability, autism, dwarfism and schizophrenia, built around hundreds of interviews with parents, it is humane and deeply moving. The top 10 books about disability 2013-07-03T10:32:34Z Representatives for Autism Speaks were among those who spoke out against the line, accusing Cole of perpetuating negative stereotypes against people with autism. Drake joins J Cole in autism apology 2013-07-24T10:02:59Z Where there is autism in an identical twin, there is a 60% chance the other will have it. Identically Different: Why You Can Change Your Genes by Tim Spector – review 2012-08-08T09:30:03Z And he looked at me and he said, "Oh, Rob, I've been diagnosed. I'm on the autism spectrum. I have Asperger's." "Silly is healthy": "Animaniacs" star on laughing through throat cancer & finding a whole new fandom 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z But the subtitle of the book is not how systemizing drives human invention, it’s how autism drives human invention. Does Autism Hold the Key to What Makes Humans Special? 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Nicola, 39, was diagnosed at 34 after stumbling across information on autism and women when researching her son’s symptoms. Mothers with autism: ‘I mothered my children in a very different way’ 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Yesterday, Drake weighed in on his own blog, saying that autism campaigners "were understandably hurt" by Cole's verse. Drake joins J Cole in autism apology 2013-07-24T10:02:59Z We fetishise “awareness” of autism, but the point needs to be greater understanding – and then practical action. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z While these young people with autism are learning skills to better navigate life, each new documentary is helping avearge viewers better appreciate people with atypical neurology, no matter how differently they're presented. Netflix's engrossing Rubik's Cube competition doc reminds us what we're missing without the Olympics 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Despite its subtitle, “Asperger’s Children” is less about “the origins of autism” than it is a historical case study of complicity in the Third Reich. Once Viewed as a Savior of Children, Hans Asperger Is Now Called a Nazi Collaborator 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z I don’t mean books about autism, but, rather, novels that include characters who have autism or that use symptoms of the disorder as a metaphor or plot device, or to stylize language. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z The controversial actress and satellite radio personality has been best known in more recent years as a self-appointed “mother warrior” on a dubious search for a link between autism and vaccination. Wrong again, Jenny McCarthy: First it was vaccines and autism, now it’s HIV 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Although she is on the opposite end of the autism spectrum from my brother, she faces similarly formidable challenges in her quest “to experience all aspects of life.” Becoming Disabled 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Thus autism becomes a metaphor for higher human understanding, a transcendent plane beyond language. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Some is more severe — in 2014, she revealed in a TV interview that she and Cutler don't vaccinate their kids, alluding to the disproved idea that vaccinations can lead to autism. Kristin Cavallari is back on reality TV. This time, she’s done being your villain. 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z Part of the reason for this recent support may be the rise in autism spectrum disorder. At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z On Ms. Moorer’s most recent album, “Down to Believing,” she candidly dealt with her divorce and her feelings of guilt over her son’s autism. Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer as Sisters With a Painful Bond 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z Just as those with autism are more than a diagnosis, they are more than a literary device or metaphor. Letters to the Editor 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The book details how Owen, after being given a diagnosis of regressive autism at 3, lost the ability to hold intelligible conversations. ‘Life, Animated’ Shares a Family’s True Fairy Tale 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z CRAB, which offers individual and group lessons, family sailing events and competitive regattas, can accommodate pretty much any kind of disability, Bollinger said: blindness, deafness, autism, muscular dystrophy, “really anything you can think of.” ‘A way to find the peace I lost’: This Maryland nonprofit is teaching people with disabilities how to sail boats 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z For people with autism, living itself is a battle. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z He agreed to let her move to New York so she can help care for her five grandchildren, including one with autism, because her daughter's husband is about to be deployed to Afghanistan. No jail for NV ex-jailer in 'Girls Gone Wild' case 2010-03-15T23:42:00Z At the root of the drama is a simple, unspoken fact: Our society doesn’t make space for people with autism, so ordinary people have to weave their own safety net. Review: ‘As We See It,’ Where the Quest for ‘Normal’ Is Extraordinary 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Ms. Beegle is most interested in autism awareness training for airline employees, she told ABC News. A Range of Reactions to Airline’s Removal of Autistic Child 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z He’s clearly on the autism spectrum, even if it’s never directly said, and his watchful presence is a source of both anguish and comfort to those around him. A Spirited Widow and a Monstrous Serpent Propel a Lush Novel 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z In so doing, Asperger accidentally gave the impression that autism was a rarefied condition among young geniuses, not the common syndrome he knew it to be. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z It will perform its show, commissioned by Lincoln Center Education, for general preschool audiences from Saturday through April 9, and in a version for children over 5 who are on the autism spectrum April 15-30. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z He famously said: “It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential.” Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z The creation of “Nanette” felt like a fever dream, prompted by Australia’s virulent debate on same-sex marriage, and coming shortly after Ms. Gadsby received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. The Comedy-Destroying, Soul-Affirming Art of Hannah Gadsby 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z The important role vitamin D plays in early life is back in the spotlight after Australian researchers noticed a link between a deficiency during pregnancy and autism. Autism linked to vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, researchers find 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z It certainly won’t guarantee you a perfect baby, since it doesn’t detect autism or cerebral palsy or just plain cussedness. Our great healthcare denial 2012-06-17T12:00:00Z My wife Bridget, a speech and language therapist specialising in autism, would also no longer be able to work in schools and have to work from home. Lockdown has been a bumpy ride towards rediscovering the joy of our marriage 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z That transparency is useful: "Curious" takes place inside the mind of math whiz Christopher Boone, who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and who is trying to solve the mystery of his neighbor's dog's killing. Actor Alexander Sharp's curious beginning to a promising career 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z The piece raised his profile and put him on the radar of anyone searching for an actor with autism, but in practice nothing changed. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Grand theories aside, Baron-Cohen is at his most striking when he writes about people with autism, like Jonah, who was slow to talk but who taught himself to read. Does Autism Hold the Key to What Makes Humans Special? 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z That autism explodes the conventional American nuclear family narrative makes it irresistible as a metaphor for the stresses of life under late-stage capitalism. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Neurotypical concentrates more on giving a voice to people with the condition who see autism not as a disability but as a difference to be proud of. Autism on film: can cinema get it right? 2011-04-04T15:24:20Z In retrospect, her inability to engage with the world in standard fashion was related to her autism. The Comedy-Destroying, Soul-Affirming Art of Hannah Gadsby 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z That edition of the DSM represented a shift in the psychiatric community toward greater scientific rigor in its treatment of mental illnesses, a shift that included the first official diagnosis for autism. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Plenty of people still believe that vaccines cause autism and that human-caused climate change is a hoax. Can we stop lies from becoming “facts”? 2012-10-04T19:28:00Z But when my son Gus was diagnosed with autism, the criticism from the outside world really ramped up. ‘We have never lived together. Is that so strange?’: the married couples who live apart 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Children diagnosed with autism face social communication challenges and often exhibit restricted, repetitive behaviors. PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Instead, it simply appears as a “difference” – a portrayal that’s aligned with the goals of those who argue that autism should be thought of as a form of neurodiversity, not as an illness or disability. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Are all neurotypical people – those without a diagnosis of autism – the same? Seen Rain Man? That doesn’t mean you know my autistic son 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z Check into Medicaid funding for individuals with autism. Perspective | Our son with autism needs treatment. But how much? 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Some of the most controversial sections — the chapters connecting autism to thimerosal — Kennedy took out at the last minute, though there are still references to a link to autism. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s belief in autism-vaccine connection, and its political peril A third was that autism was new, and caused by a poison in the environment, with infant vaccines candidate-in-chief. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z A missing 15-year-old girl with autism was found at Orlando International Airport Friday after she made it past TSA PreCheck using a found boarding pass. Missing teen found at Orlando airport after using recovered boarding pass to get through TSA checkpoint 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Another Mutual Rescue documentary, “Jade & Trubs,” chronicles how Double Trouble — a toothless, sickly and thoroughly unsociable feline shelter resident — uncharacteristically responded to Jade, a little girl with autism visiting the organization. Animal Lovers, Rejoice: The NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals Return 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Up and Away’Generosity and gentleness of spirit may be the two most striking features of this joyous new show created by Lincoln Center Education and Trusty Sidekick Theater Company for children on the autism spectrum. Theater Listings for Oct. 23-29 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z For the members of the listserv and for experts in the fields of autism and vaccination, it was a vindication of their longstanding fight against unproven and unscientific fear-mongering. How the scientific community united against Tribeca's anti-vaccination film 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Rapper 50 Cent recently was forced to apologize after filming an airport worker and joking on social media that he was “high” and “crazy”—when in reality the worker has autism and social anxiety. Failing Sinead O’Connor: The ugly spectacle of mocking celebrities in crisis 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z What about kids with autism or other disabilities? Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, online learning and more 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z Writing a novel is a kind of "private autism," she said--the further she went with the book, the more the Binewskis' world became the norm. Katherine Dunn has died; the 'Geek Love' author once took the world by storm 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “And I couldn’t do that, either. I couldn’t connect them together into one story. She said I was highly intellectual, but on the autism spectrum.” 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z In both cases, the bad wives have fled, scared off by the autism, presumably. 2010-02-05T18:55:00Z But Isabel says the older child’s autism isn’t the problem — it’s her friend’s refusal to “set boundaries” for either of her sons as they get older. Motherlode Blog: Parental Quandary: When a Friend's Child Hits Yours 2011-12-16T18:41:05Z Their enjoyment of the arts is equal to those without autism and yet their behaviour is frequently misunderstood and their needs overlooked. Small talk at the movies: cinemas let autistic children make some noise 2011-08-08T11:13:38Z Solomon was diagnosed with autism when he was five. My son was diagnosed with autism at five. Did he inherit it from my misunderstood mother? 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z He suggests that some or all of these factors may in some cases trigger a genetic predisposition to develop autism. Michel Odent: ‘How long can humanity survive now?’ 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z It’s a reversal from his original stance amid mounting criticism that the film would be important in the ongoing conversation about the surrounding causes of autism. Robert De Niro Pulls Controversial Anti-Vaccine Film From Tribeca Film Festival 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z That’s how hungry for recognition the cause of autism awareness used to be. Welcome to “Sesame Street,” Julia: The show’s first autistic character is a big deal — maybe not for the reasons you think 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Even the advocacy group Autism Speaks last year issued the clear statement “Vaccines do not cause autism. We urge that all children be fully vaccinated.” Anti-vax film isn’t being “censored”: Andrew Wakefield is not entitled to a prestigious platform for his discredited autism claims 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z The work does not aim to produce a prenatal test for autism, Asperger's syndrome, or milder, related conditions. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z But as the numbers of autism diagnoses balloon nationwide, a federal thinktank plans to recommend that doctors use their own discretion rather than screen every child. Autism rates balloon, but controversy remains over universal screening of children 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z In “Douglas,” her new show named for her dog, which premiered at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last week, Gadsby discussed her autism diagnosis, which she received relatively recently, and the clarity it provided. Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z You think a person with autism should let doctors & caretakers take over their lives? Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z SAT Art projects, hayrides, food vendors, activities and information for people with autism and their families, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Community calendar 2011-08-11T00:56:04Z And for all of its faults in depicting autism, at least "The Predator" had cool aliens. Watching “Atypical” with autism: Still flawed, but season 2 shows growth 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z The tipping point was a story by an autistic mother of an autistic child, a supposedly lighthearted take on the intense behavioral breakdowns so often associated with autism. A disability-focused website ran a ‘funny’ post on autism. Anger ensued. 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Theyhave since been joined by a chorus of commentary, both from professional critics and home viewers, praising the BBC for framing autism with refreshing honesty. ‘The A Word’ Places Autism Front and Center 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z “There is no magic cure for autism,” the couple told People magazine in 1989. William Christopher, Father Mulcahy on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 84 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z “It’s funny because one of the hallmarks of Asperger’s or autism is an inability to kind of imagine or do creative, imaginative play,” Mr. Meloy said. ?Wildwood,? a Book by the Decemberists? Colin Meloy 2011-10-11T17:28:57Z If the young adults in that video are the face of autism, why would autism need charity? Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z So, as soon as I began to follow these discussions and opened up my ideas about autism, since then looking back I realized how incredibly lucky my brother was. Autism in the insular world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism: “There were superstitions and things that God knows how many other mothers had to deal with” 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z Thus the history of autism was written, paving the way for a decades-long attempt to cure, rather than adapt. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z As every specialist in autism will tell you: Timing is important. Perspective | Our son with autism needs treatment. But how much? 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Ever since the DSM decided there’s a “spectrum,” autism rates have skyrocketed. Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z At each turn, the parents tell themselves they should get their son tested for autism, or what they call “the A-word.” This Is Parenthood — and Not Just the Charming, Photogenic Parts 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z It can be hard to get a handle on people with autism. Gary Shteyngart Is Back, on the Road and Still a Master of Dislocation 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Now we have "Atypical," where the very title tells you that autism is going to be front and center in the program. Watching “Atypical” with autism: Still flawed, but season 2 shows growth 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z And although being yelled at every day breaks down self-esteem and increases panic in every child, it is especially painful for children with autism. Perspective | My husband yells at our autistic daughter (and me). What should I do? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z There’s an epidemic of autism in Silicon Valley. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z My son is me with a particularly tough veneer of autism: he’s a bit lazy, finds most things hilarious and is given to bouts of self-injurious behaviour. Seen Rain Man? That doesn’t mean you know my autistic son 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z “To my mind, this is nothing to do with autism or Asperger syndrome,” he says. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z And, having dealt in his novels with autism and chronic despair, he now bravely tackles bipolar disorder. Polar Bears 2010-04-06T23:48:00Z Wing, who died in 2014, spent the rest of her life as one of the world’s leading autism researchers and advocates. Was Autism a Nazi Invention? 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z In March 2022, the museum introduced “Marvels of Media,” an awards ceremony, festival and exhibition that celebrated media-makers on the autism spectrum. Executive Director of Museum of the Moving Image Exits After 12 Years 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z This poignant novel is narrated by Todd Aaron, a 50-something man with autism who listens to Barry Manilow and works as a tour guide at the facility he’s lived in for decades. Notable fiction books of 2015 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z With the current evidence, if the potential risk of autism were a consideration in the decision-making process, it may be reasonable to think about, wherever appropriate, nondrug approaches such as psychological treatments. Motherlode Blog: Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy 2013-04-22T15:57:35Z Finding a robust and repeatable physical difference, a “bio-marker,” is the first step towards achieving the analytic goal of understanding why autism involves such devastating problems with social interactions. Mind reading is possible! 2012-12-15T23:00:00Z Like TB and cancer before it, autism can accumulate moral weight. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z “It’s supposed to change the way we look at people on the autism spectrum – these awful pictures of autism as if we’re a bunch of mutants,” he said. Keep the Change: actors with autism get the chance to shine in romcom 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The single-subject stories deal with a similar range of people and an even more heterogeneous range of attitudes about autism. Autism on film: can cinema get it right? 2011-04-04T15:24:20Z It turns out that many things I thought about autism were twaddle. My autistic son made me see the season anew – a Christmas tree is not a fish! 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Holly Robinson Peete stars as a single mom who faces an independent new chapter for her teenage son with autism and herself. Michael Bublé, Charlie Brown among TV’s holiday headliners 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z DAS isn’t for people with mobility issues, but you can qualify for medical reasons like autism that make it hard to wait in long lines. Planning a magical Disneyland trip on a budget: 10 tips to save money, avoid stress 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Often if Hollywood tries to depict autism, it’s usually a single, minor character. ‘As We See It’ portrays young adulthood on autism spectrum 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z That essay was about my son, I have a son with autism, and his relationship with music, which was really interesting to me. Nick Hornby gave up record stores for Spotify, cigarettes for vaping, and adapting his own books 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z The cultural landscape for families dealing with an autism diagnosis is relatively spare. An Autistic-Friendly Version of ‘The Curious Incident’ 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z Work is already under way on multiple techniques to improve emotional understanding for people who are deficient in it because they have autism. Mind reading is possible! 2012-12-15T23:00:00Z All four are “on the spectrum”: young people with neurological conditions ranging from mild Asperger’s syndrome to profound autism. Review: ‘Uncommon Sense’ Looks at Life on the Autism Spectrum 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z Failure to get vaccinated is the main reason for outbreaks, Dr. Mayers said, but those at fault are not only the people who believe the scientifically discredited idea that the vaccine causes autism. What Travelers Need to Know About Measles 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z The rapper wrote that he knew he was being offensive when he was contacted by people struggling directly or indirectly with autism. ArtsBeat: J. Cole Apologizes for an Autism Lyric 2013-07-22T15:42:25Z I read every night to my teenage son, who has severe autism. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z In that work, he provided a more than serviceable framework for the director Marianne Elliott’s stage wizardry, which conveyed the novel’s distinctive perspective of a teenage boy with an autism spectrum disorder. Review: 3 Generations Aching to Connect ‘On the Shore of the Wide World’ 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Jet Li says he hopes that his new movie about autism offers a refreshing alternative to the historical and kung fu epics that dominate the Chinese industry. Li hopes autism film alternative to blockbusters 2010-06-07T14:16:00Z Finn is on the autism spectrum and he is simply unable to regulate his moods. All special-needs parents know 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Their son’s autism brought home the unmet needs of those with the disorder. Jimmy Kimmel, YouTube’s Mark Rober to host autism benefit 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Knowles, who has autism, brings to his projects an idiosyncratic, impressively versatile and infectiously playful sensibility and an evidently unstoppable creative drive. Four Rewarding Shows in Philadelphia 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The abrupt and awkward Moose appears to be on the autism spectrum. ‘The Fanatic’ Review: John Travolta as a Troubled Devotee 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Generosity and gentleness of spirit may be the two most striking features of “Up and Away,” a joyous new show created for children on the autism spectrum. Review: ‘Up and Away,’ a Trip Into the Clouds for a Special Audience 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z "You know, autism has been a journey for our family, and it was a big decision to talk about our son's journey publicly," Robinson Peete said. Shriver, Gore honored by TV academy 2010-05-06T18:16:00Z It could also teach us more about the touch-averse, including how and when autism and eating disorders develop, and even lead us to a cure for loneliness. No hugging: are we living through a crisis of touch? 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z One in 110 U.S. children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder every year, with boys factoring much higher, according to the U.S. HBO film looks at autism through mother's eyes 2010-04-01T23:40:00Z Last season NBC's "Parenthood" tackled topics such as breast cancer, a wedding, children leaving for college, aging parents, post-traumatic stress disorder, adoption and autism. "Parenthood," "Newsroom" among Television Academy honorees 2013-03-18T20:43:31Z There's a charity here in the UK that knows all about how music can transform the lives of those who suffer from autism, dementia, and a whole range of mental health problems. How music acts as medicine for the soul 2012-06-28T11:34:41Z An autism diagnosis for one of our children a few years ago was also something of a catalyst. I have culled my friends to just the ones I value 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z We heard from a dad who watched the show about autism and discovered through the show that his son was autistic and wrote to thank us. Marc Brown on the End of ‘Arthur’ and His Favorite Fan Theories 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z “There are numerous studies now on how there are no connections between autism and immunization.” Jim Carrey calls California governor ‘corporate fascist’ over vaccine law 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z This is one of the most difficult things to do for someone with autism. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z Narrated by Sean Penn, the documentary "The Human Experiment" alleges a correlation between four decades of increased chemical use in the United States and health issues such as cancer, miscarriage, autism and birth defects. 'The Human Experiment' misses a few crucial steps 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Her 11-year-old daughter, who suffers from autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia, is struggling in the chaotic shelter. “The water rose so fast”: Victims of Louisiana’s 1,000-year flood tell Salon their stories 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Lewis Bray spoke to BBC Breakfast about how his family learnt to live with autism, and the importance of the show. Cartoonopolis: Living in Jack's world 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z He also is a committed activist in the causes of death penalty abolition and the improvement of services for children, like his own son, who have autism. Steve Earle’s outlaw heart 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z As your feet get tenderised, you recall an influential American psychologist who preached that autism is caused by "refrigerator mothers" not loving their children properly. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z However, the decision to hire McCarthy, one of the most visible proponents of the thoroughly discredited theory linking childhood vaccines to autism, provoked widespread criticism. 'The View': Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd out, but what's next? 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z The professor, autism spokesperson, scientist, inventor and author speaks specifically to young people at this event, at which she’ll discuss her new children’s book “Calling All Minds: How to Think and Create Like An Inventor.” Look Ahead: The hottest Seattle events for June 2018 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z The stories became a point of connection for the family — her mother is a former elementary school principal, and she has an older sister with autism — after her parents’ divorce. In the Land of Too Much Television, This Nerd Is Queen 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z In the TV film Temple Grandin, Claire Danes plays a woman with autism who succeeds against the odds in a world hostile to her needs. Claire Danes's secret diary 2011-04-01T23:03:12Z He introduces us to families who are coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia and, in some cases, multiple extreme disabilities. Books of The Times: ‘Far From the Tree,’ by Andrew Solomon 2012-11-13T13:00:24Z These studies didn’t definitively disprove a causal relationship, but at the same time, the single study suggesting a link between vaccines and autism—Wakefield’s study—failed to prove a causal relationship. Jenny McCarthy’s new war on science: Vaccines, autism and the media’s shame 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z We survived our son’s autism, we survived the N.F.L., the distance of being away, and the depression of athlete retirement. The Actress and Quarterback Still Work at Winning 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z In recent years, Carrey and McCarthy entered the emotional debate about the causes of autism, strenuously defending medical researchers who believed the disease was caused by vaccines. Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy reveal split on Twitter 2010-04-06T23:58:00Z Stewart will also appear in HBO’s “Night Of Too Many Stars,” a live broadcast telethon benefitting autism charities scheduled for November 18. Jon Stewart returns to the spotlight in HBO stand-up special 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z But he only started writing about it because of his autism. A Young Naturalist Inspires With Joy, Not Doom 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Eight different epidemiological studies showed no association between MMR vaccination and autism. Jenny McCarthy’s new war on science: Vaccines, autism and the media’s shame 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z I was glad to hear his voice: Too often people diagnosed with autism are excluded from discussions about the condition. Was Autism a Nazi Invention? 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z They reject the medical model of autism, claiming instead that it’s a unique identity with its own culture. Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Wurzburg saw them at an autism conference in California three years ago and got the idea to use their perspectives to tell the story of silent autism patients. For those with autism, documentary offers new hope 2011-03-27T18:01:04Z Because boys are naturally exposed to more testosterone in the womb, even a small rise in the hormone might put them in the risk range for autism. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z There’s been white flight from inoculation, often based on fears of autism promulgated by discredited doctors. ‘On Immunity: An Inoculation,’ by Eula Biss 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z One stereotype of people on the autism spectrum is that they can be socially awkward and have difficulty understanding emotions or multilayered subtle humor. Asperger’s Are Us Comedy Troupe Jokes About Everything but That 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z There has been controversy, for example, regarding the casting of Christopher in “Curious Incident,” a young man whose behavior places him on the autism spectrum. Actors With Disabilities Are Ready, Willing and Able to Take More Roles 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z In cases of low-functioning autism, the argument for using cannabis may be stronger because the patients instead receive “heavy anti-psychotics that turn people into zombies”. What does legalizing cannabis mean for children? 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z In South Korea today, an autism diagnosis is often received as a stain on a family’s bloodline because of the disorder’s genetic roots. Does It Make Sense to Call Anyone ‘Normal’? 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z There will be some needling of the patriarchy, a little observational comedy, some stuff about her autism, a lecture for her haters and a Louis C.K. joke she promises will be great. Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Doubles Down on the Comedy of Contradiction 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z The chief protagonists in this story are Hans Asperger, he of the syndrome, and Leo Kanner, who is widely credited with the invention of autism in a paper published in 1943. Horrible history 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The cumulative effect can be seen in skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity, ADHD, autism, hypertension, depression, and strokes among adolescents. Pot: Not just for losers! 2012-08-15T11:44:00Z He also put new energy into his foundation, which is focused on using music to help families of children with autism. Jaap van Zweden to Step Down as New York Philharmonic’s Maestro 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z His language is limited to nonsensical word groupings and repeating what is said to him — an echolalia that is a hallmark of autism. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z To this day, people are like, "You got my child eating vegetables — you. My son has real textural things with autism, and thank you so much. You wrote this amazing book." Jessica Seinfeld on being a part-time vegan: "If I can do it, anyone can do it" 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The American Academy of Pediatrics affirms “There is no definite, scientific proof that any vaccine or combination of vaccines can cause autism.” Wrong again, Jenny McCarthy: First it was vaccines and autism, now it’s HIV 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z More information on Theater Development Fund’s autism outreach program is at tdf.org/autism. ArtsBeat Blog: Parents and Kids Say They Appreciated Autism-Friendly 'Lion King' Matinee 2011-10-03T19:45:11Z Katims was spurred to explore the world of young adults with autism in part because he learned that over 80% of college graduates who on the spectrum are unemployed. ‘As We See It’ portrays young adulthood on autism spectrum 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Some years on, with an autism diagnosis, another child and a few more Decembers under our belt, Christmas has evolved. My autistic son made me see the season anew – a Christmas tree is not a fish! 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z We all worry about jobs, economics, relationships, education — but parents of children with autism worry about those things on a more basic level. Motherlode Blog: Adult, Autistic and in Love 2011-12-27T17:15:19Z However the APA defines autism, the diagnosis is going to be imprecise. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Being a little person or having cerebral palsy or living with autism certainly can have an impact on how you live your life, but it isn't the same thing as defining who you are altogether. “Seinfeld,” “Breaking Bad” and beyond: “CinemAbility” explores Hollywood and disability 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Among camel milk’s many “super” qualities is that it “may enhance diabetic wound healing,”and there are real live medical studies showing its potential to help kids with autism. Camel milk is the new superfood 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z They’re talking about autism as a strength and not a disability. We Could All Use a Jodi in Our Lives 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z More challenging is accessibility for people with cognitive impairment, autism or sensory sensitivities. Making Art Accessible for All 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z When discussing representations of autism in pop culture, it is important to distinguish between those of higher-functioning individuals and those whose symptoms are more severe. Does the media get autism right? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z The IOM committee took on the feared link between MMR vaccine and autism as its first order of business, convening a meeting in March 2001 and releasing its conclusions a month later. Jenny McCarthy’s new war on science: Vaccines, autism and the media’s shame 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z He doesn’t argue that roles like Christopher need to be played by people on the autism spectrum, but simply that those actors must be given a shot. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Two years after the first season of "Love on the Spectrum" captured our hearts, the second returns to dive deeper into the dating lives of people on the autism spectrum. From a "Dear White People" swan song to Tokyo assassins, here's what's new on Netflix in September 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z To be sure, you cannot allow your children to be physically hurt, regardless of whether someone has autism. Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Almost a quarter of our nation believes that vaccines cause autism, and that Donald Trump won the popular vote. Satire’s war on stupid: This prank on the Democrats and an ACLU brief reveal our nation’s biggest battle 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Recently, the museum also started an apprenticeship for a young college graduate with autism. The Guggenheim Is Proving That Museums Aren’t Just to Be Seen 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The reaction, that is, from the world of fathers who blog and write about their children and their children's autism. Motherlode Blog: Will Men Really Worry About Their Biological Clocks? 2012-08-25T02:24:55Z “There are also tons of studies that show there is no link” between autism and vaccines. Pulled From Festival, Anti-Vaccination Film Will Run in Theater 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z But it doesn't pretend that their disabilities aren't there; it's actually very revealing about what it's like to live with autism, Tourette syndrome and the fallout from a stroke. TV review: The Undateables 2013-01-08T22:10:01Z The result is Keep the Change, a film that steps confidently into ongoing conversations about the merits of authentic casting and pop culture portrayals of people with autism. Keep the Change: actors with autism get the chance to shine in romcom 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The next year, she said, she had a student new to the school who also had autism. Teacher's viral 'handle with care' text system is exactly what parents need this school year 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Our son with autism needs treatment and an expensive summer camp. Perspective | Our son is afraid to go to camp 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Q: My nephew is almost 8 and has autism. Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The lyrics drew criticism from people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Rapper J Cole apologizes for insensitive lyrics about autism 2013-07-23T04:00:07Z The actor, in his mid-20s, is uncannily convincing as 15-year-old Christopher Boone, a teenager on the autism spectrum compelled to cope with the disturbances in his brain and his home. A Tonys wish list 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z This way of understanding and supporting people with autism is sorely lacking. We have autism all wrong: The radical new approach we need to understand and treat it 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z The connection between my autism and my poor athletic performance is pretty obvious in retrospect. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z As professor of animal science at Colorado State University, she uses her autism to empathise with and understand how animals feel. Left out: the authors who know disability from inside 2013-07-11T10:55:47Z Others working in the field are more inclined to draw a line between the prenatal drug exposure and the increased risk of autism. Motherlode Blog: Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy 2013-04-22T15:57:35Z Professionals from the worlds of animation and IT offered to connect and support his search, while other LinkedIn users with autism, or those who were parents to children with autism, praised his honesty as inspiring. Young man with autism moves LinkedIn with candid cover letter: 'Take a chance on me' 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z His diagnosis was hyperlexia, a kind of autism, among other conditions. Literary Fathers, Literary Daughters, and the Books That Bind Them 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The book sings with the empathetic and authoritative voice of Grinker, whose studies have investigated how autism is perceived across the world. Does It Make Sense to Call Anyone ‘Normal’? 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z While my husband never received an official diagnosis of autism, it’s safe to say he is not entirely neurotypical. ‘We have never lived together. Is that so strange?’: the married couples who live apart 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Higashida, a nonspeaking autistic person, structures the book as a Q. and A., answering questions like, “How are you writing these sentences?” and “What are your thoughts on autism itself?” ‘The Reason I Jump’ Review: Portraits of Autism 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z By extension, the stories promote an understanding of autism as something that isn’t scary or horrific. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Organizations like the Autistic Self Advocacy Network run by people with autism, and organizations working cross-disability. The Activist Star of ‘Crip Camp’ Looks Back at a Life on the Barricades 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Those who see autism and other developmental disabilities as differences to be accommodated and accepted rather than something to be prevented may well find the tone of his concluding chapter worrying: Michel Odent: ‘How long can humanity survive now?’ 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z And on Netflix, a teenager with autism goes in search of a girlfriend. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Son of Sam: The Killer Speaks’ and ‘Atypical’ 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Luke Treadaway won the best actor award for playing 15-year-old Christopher, a maths prodigy with autism who sets out to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbor's dog. Helen Mirren crowned top actress at top UK theatre awards 2013-04-28T19:03:10Z Successful in work but wary of physical contact, a woman on the autism spectrum hires a male escort to teach her about sex and relationships. 50 notable works of fiction in 2018 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z And then there's autism – a much discussed and debated modern plague that is a focus of my laboratory. Why antibiotics are making us all ill 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z There are few opportunities like this for kids with autism, and everyone involved made the week so special. Sunday Rant & Rave: Robinson Cano is a true all-star 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, were also higher in the autism group. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z “These are secondary mental-health problems. You came into the world with autism, and the way the world reacted, or didn’t react, to you has led to a second problem, which is depression. And that’s preventable.” 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Ari Ne’eman was 18 when he started the Autistic Self Advocacy Network online in 2006 to challenge the prevailing narrative about autism, one that was driven by parents’ groups and researchers. Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Given the paucity of mass media representation of autism, we wondered if young people might be using fan fiction to explore this complex topic. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z It challenges people's perceptions about autism and it communicates it through the perspective of people labeled by society. For those with autism, documentary offers new hope 2011-03-27T18:01:04Z For parents of children with autism growing into adulthood, “Next Stop” is a handy map “well into the future.” Motherlode Blog: Autistic and Coming (Reluctantly) of Age 2013-05-07T18:20:55Z But in cases of severe autism, he said, there was promising research that cannabis may help control behavior. What does legalizing cannabis mean for children? 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Is, or was there, an “epidemic of autism” in Silicon Valley? The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z Reactions from the ever-judgy internet ranged from shock to grudging admiration to cheers to diagnoses from armchair experts, suggesting Louis' behavoir might indicate he was on the autism spectrum. When a royal child misbehaves, a mother is blamed. She shouldn't be 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z He is the president of the board of Tech Kids Unlimited, a nonprofit based in Brooklyn focusing on teaching computer skills to children with autism in New York City. Emily Kaplan, David Rosenberg 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z The study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, found that boys who undergo circumcision are more likely to be diagnosed with autism by age 9. New Autism Dispute: Is Circumcision a Factor? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z There are two pregnancies, one abortion, an autism plotline, and an honest account of parenting with “a distinctive whiff of memoir.” New in Paperback: ‘Made in China’ and ‘Better Luck Next Time’ 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z "The Good Doctor" stars Freddie Highmore as Shaun Murphy, a young surgical resident with autism who leaves his small hometown and troubled past to complete his residency in San Jose, California. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But in recent weeks, two very different high-profile performers have been out to prove that being on the autism spectrum doesn't have to keep a person from going far. James Durbin and Paddy Considine: Asperger idols 2011-04-12T19:46:00Z This is partly due to blatantly false information they received from Andrew Wakefield who published studies with distorted data that linked the MMR vaccine to autism — there is absolutely zero link. John Oliver debunks anti-vaxxers’ myths 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z There's a sad irony, in Michael's self-awareness, and in his ability to communicate – and yes express his feelings – so well, about himself and about his autism. TV review: The Undateables 2013-01-08T22:10:01Z Since 2013, many diagnoses of autism have also included a range of sensory issues, among them aversions to certain textures, sounds, smells and tastes, as well as a deep dislike of sudden noise. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Yes, the mother wrote it at a time when autism was not at all known. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z The film was screened despite a lack of scientific evidence to buttress its conclusions: that vaccines are dangerous and responsible for rising autism rates. Controversial Vaxxed film premieres in New York despite scientists' outcry 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z Ask people on the autism spectrum, or their families. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Approach your square peg from the right angle 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z But some parents still fear a link between vaccinations and autism, a possibility science has largely debunked. Listen up, doctors: Here’s how to talk to your patients 2012-05-23T11:45:00Z ASPERGER’S ARE US A group of four pals, all on the autism spectrum, band together to create their own comedy team. Fall Movie Release Schedule 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z There are certain behavior patterns that are deemed “normal,” and while they may not know that the traits they’re picking on are associated with autism, they are nevertheless singling out autistic people for mistreatment. The cruel irony of Autism Awareness Month: There’s still much to learn about autistic people 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z They also looked at whether there was more autism among children who had received other vaccinations before MMR. No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z After a spell working in a primitive asylum in South Dakota, he fetched up in Baltimore, where autism was born. Horrible history 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The point is, even with all the challenges – and there are many – if you just open the door of your mind to autism, the world is reborn. My autistic son made me see the season anew – a Christmas tree is not a fish! 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Q: I'm struggling with how to decide how much treatment to get for my preschooler with autism. Perspective | Our son with autism needs treatment. But how much? 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z That result doesn’t mean that colored glasses don’t work for autism; it means that colored glasses do work for autistics with certain specific visual problems. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z That said, the understanding of autism and girls is really, really recent. Netflix's heartwarming "Love on the Spectrum" helps "bust the myths" about dating with autism 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z A fellow doctor who happens to be an autism expert, and who of course must be consulted eventually. Review: ‘The A Word’ Takes Unblinking Look at Autism 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Just as autism in the movies makes you a maths genius, so DID makes you a “psycho”. From Split to Psycho: why cinema fails dissociative identity disorder 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Mostly, though, “The Pattern Seekers” is about the idea of using autism as a key to unlock the mystery of human cognition, and on this front, it’s less convincing. Does Autism Hold the Key to What Makes Humans Special? 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Most of the terms used to describe autism don’t do justice to the nuanced, complicated traits bound up with it. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z My son was seven when a paediatrician diagnosed him on the autism scale – but really, we had known for years. How I connected with my autistic son through video games 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z The driver of a school bus for students with disabilities in Maryland is retiring, and he’s giving his early retirement incentive back to the school’s autism program. Teach for America, restraint and seclusion, a school-bus driver’s retirement: What Education Lab is reading this week 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Mitchell, who has written about his son’s autism, avoids that term in this novel, but Jasper seems to be on the spectrum. Review | In David Mitchell’s splendid ‘Utopia Avenue,’ a ’60s rock band finds its groove 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z She said Michael has been in regular therapy ever since his diagnosis of autism at 18 months old. Connecticut family shares 'heartbreaking' impact of school mask mandates 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z We come to see, in fact, that in some ways the reality of being on the autism spectrum, with all its challenges and rewards, is this novel’s great clandestine subject. Gary Shteyngart Is Back, on the Road and Still a Master of Dislocation 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z “His autism is apparently very severe. He can't speak or use the bathroom, and mostly communicates by screaming,” she explained. Woman asks Reddit if she is wrong about refusing to take in her biological child in emotional post 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z The word “autism” never appears in these pages, but Majella craves routines, enjoys repetitive actions and finds social situations awkward. Review | Make room for ‘Big Girl, Small Town’ 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Similarly, looking at the disturbing images increased test subjects’ belief that vaccines cause autism. Study: Trying to convince parents to vaccinate their kids just makes the problem worse 2014-03-03T22:01:00Z A Texas mom praised a United Airlines crew and passengers who accommodated her four-year-old son with autism who did not want to sit still on their flight home from a family vacation. United Airlines crew, passengers befriend Texas boy with autism who wouldn't sit in seat 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z “Different, not less,” as the autism activist Temple Grandin likes to say — but with better amps to improve the sound. Review: In ‘Switched On,’ John Elder Robison’s Asperger’s Brain Is Changed 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z At Sunday's matinees, about 40 autism specialists - many of them master's students at Hunter College, special education experts or social workers - roamed the theater, providing comfort and help to families. Parents cheer autism-friendly `Mary Poppins' 2012-04-30T18:19:05Z A teen with autism lost motivation for his walks to the post office. Why this Virginia man spent days making an Alzheimer’s ‘busy box’ for a stranger 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Is the large narrative of autism, from Donald Tripplett to the present, largely one of social progress, with zigs and zags along the way? They “scared everybody”: How Jenny McCarthy and anti-vaxxers actually helped autism awareness 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z But I want to emphasize that not everyone on the autism spectrum is a visual thinker. 2010-02-04T22:50:00Z Their services benefit people with a variety of conditions including autism, mental health problems and terminal illness. Status Quo to receive lifetime honour 2011-05-16T11:31:39Z Because autism impacts everyone who has it in a different way, I must stress that I do not claim that my experiences are reflective of those of other people. Trump backs off states that legalize marijuana: So why is Colorado still prohibiting access to some? 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Eventually there would be other descriptors, including “high-functioning autism,” and a journey to “learn to be the right parent for Ezra.” Motherlode Blog: Parenting Reading for Back to School 2011-09-06T18:00:47Z The children moved in unison, weaving around the tight kitchen and adjacent living room of their three-bedroom Orange County townhouse while their mother checked on their brother Aidan, 13, who has autism. The Octomom Has Proved Us All Wrong 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z I can’t speak to the accuracy of its representation of autism — I am neither a doctor, nor do I play one on TV — but Shaun’s emotional challenge is the show’s emotional engine. On ‘The Good Doctor,’ the Anti-Antihero Is In 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z Twelve percent of the proceeds from these screenings will benefit Ben’s Fund, an autism charity. Musicals, Seahawks ‘Super Bowl’ documentary 2014-04-17T20:38:11Z As the selling point here is the show’s take on autism, however, Sam is a somewhat newer, increasingly popular stock character — the high-functioning Aspie. Netflix’s “Atypical” is offensive, but that’s not its real problem 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Eventually, he concluded there was scientific evidence that vaccines were more likely to prevent devastating and fatal disease, but no proof that those vaccines caused autism and other developmental issues. 'God knows how I’m alive': how a teen defied his parents to get vaccinated 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z There is indeed strong evidence that autism is genetic. What Netflix comedy Atypical gets right and wrong about autism 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z The equating of accent and autism, one of which we usually consider trivial and the other hugely portentous, was eye-opening for me. When Disability Isn’t a Special Need but a Special Skill 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Instead of — or at least in addition to — assigning human subjects to studies by their autism diagnosis, we should be assigning them by their main symptoms. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z This type of “inheritable” gene editing is inapplicable to conditions like autism or diabetes, in which the hereditary component is caused by many different genes. Once Science Fiction, Gene Editing Is Now a Looming Reality 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z “Uncommon Sense,” Tectonic Theater Project’s new Off Broadway play about people with autism and their families, has an actor on the spectrum, Andrew Duff, in its ensemble. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Yet living with autism is very different from simply being one of these quirky caricatures or disparaging stereotypes. I have autism and I’m not “Rain Man” — and I’m not abnormal, either 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z And I saw something else: Jesse’s extreme vigilance and anxiety were manifestations of the inevitable damage that occurs when people— however well meaning—completely misunderstand the behavior of individuals with autism. We have autism all wrong: The radical new approach we need to understand and treat it 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z For the many parents raising children with autism, the book offers both empathy and comic relief. ‘To Siri With Love’: The tale of a mother, a son and a phone 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z And yet she never allowed herself to feel any joy about his progress, not even when Henry’s doctors proclaimed that he no longer fell within the autism spectrum. Review | ‘Miracle Creek’: A twisty legal thriller that shows how far parents will go for their kids 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z A story appeared in New York’s Brooklyn Paper last week claiming that “hipster-y” pet owners are withholding vaccinations from their animals due to fears of autism. Yes, “dog anti-vaxxers” is a thing. In Brooklyn. But they might not be as crazy as you think 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z These modifications are for PNB’s first sensory-friendly performance, intended to provide a supportive environment for audience members with autism and other sensory processing disorders. Seattle-area sensory-friendly performances allow people with disabilities to enjoy the show 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z She had three young children at home, one of whom had been diagnosed with severe autism. Springfield, Missouri, Is Their Muse 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Bissonette and Tracy Thresher, 42, are activists, men with autism determined to change global attitudes about the disability. Autism documentary entertains rather than preaches 2011-04-03T23:01:11Z Now it's his main passion, in addition to running virtual baking classes for children with autism. This season of "The Great British Bake-Off" adds an attention-grabbing ingredient in the mix 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z He reminded me of the nonspeaking children and teens on the autism spectrum I worked with years earlier as a social skills teacher at the Ivymount School in Rockville, Md. Perspective | What we can learn about this covid-19 time from a nonspeaking autistic teen 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA The Tribeca website promises “revealing and emotional interviews with pharmaceutical insiders, doctors, politicians, parents” filmed in an effort to “understand what’s behind the skyrocketing increase of autism diagnoses today”. Robert De Niro steps into autism vaccination row by screening film 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z Of course people with autism aren’t alone in experiencing these challenges. We have autism all wrong: The radical new approach we need to understand and treat it 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z It's eponymous subject was only diagnosed after the film was made, and somehow the very fact that the word autism isn't even mentioned once makes the piece all the more potent and universal. Autism on film: can cinema get it right? 2011-04-04T15:24:20Z I actually wrote a book on autism in history with an historian. Can children’s literature teach us about autism? 2012-12-17T12:45:00Z Lethem has cited autism as a source of literary inspiration: “It’s evocative for me. I’m enticed by it.” The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z A: I think autism helped me in my work with animals. Emmy-winner 'Temple Grandin' encores on HBO 2010-10-20T23:31:00Z He wanted to hold a one-night cabaret to raise money for autism research, because one of his cousins is on the autism spectrum. He’s 16 Going On Stardom: Meet Broadway’s Next ‘Evan Hansen’ 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Child psychologist Laverne Antrobus is a sympathetic guide to what autism does inside a person's head, and inside their family's home. TV highlights 13/08/2012 2012-08-12T18:59:01Z But “The A Word,” which is scheduled to air in the United States this summer on SundanceTV, places autism at the center of the narrative. ‘The A Word’ Places Autism Front and Center 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Between then and now, autism has become better known and understood. They “scared everybody”: How Jenny McCarthy and anti-vaxxers actually helped autism awareness 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z The mother, Lisa, is a Jewish-American publisher lured from her secular worldview into making a leap of faith to something like religion by the traumatic impact of both her son's autism and his disappearance. Hari Kunzru: 'What's happened since 2008 is a class war based on faith and credit' 2011-08-07T19:00:02Z The APA says that those already diagnosed with autism will keep the diagnosis. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Colin: The possibility that she will have health problems makes me anxious, particularly autism. ‘They take over your life and then, one day, they walk off with it’: life before and after children 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z “By blaming parents for inadvertently causing their children’s autism,” Silberman writes, “Kanner made his syndrome a source of shame and stigma for families worldwide.” ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z A mixture of animation and sound, originally created for children with autism and other complex needs. The 50 best apps for children 2012-08-04T16:24:08Z I'm very involved with the autism community, personally, and I love it. "Silly is healthy": "Animaniacs" star on laughing through throat cancer & finding a whole new fandom 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z Cornelia felt their story would be helpful to parents who found themselves as baffled by autism as they had been. How Disney gave voice to a boy with autism 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z Whether you know it or not, you know someone with autism. He Is a Journalist With Autism, but in His Book, That’s Not the Whole Story 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z When Mr. Soto applied to the program, he was studying part time at the College of Staten Island and taking care of their other brother, Mikey, who has autism. Falling for the Lure of the Stage. The Backstage. 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z One of those cousins is Jenny McCarthy, the actor now best known for her long-running and very public contention that vaccinations cause autism. Melissa McCarthy: ‘I love a woman who doesn't play by the rules’ 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z If your life or your child’s may change if autism is redefined, how are you getting your family ready? Motherlode Blog: If the APA redefines autism, will kids still get the services they need? 2012-01-20T15:54:02Z The museum consulted extensively with disabled people, but also people with autism and mental health conditions, while designing the show. Is This the World’s Most Accessible Museum? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Development came in stops and starts, but by four you were firmly on the special needs radar and not long before you started school the official diagnosis of autism was given. A letter to … my son, who has autism, for whom I’ll always do my best 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z El Sistema’s White Hand Choir, a group of children and young adults with special needs, including deafness, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, blindness and autism also performed. ArtsBeat: A Musical Exchange in Venezuela: El Sistema Performs for the Los Angeles Philharmonic 2012-02-17T00:04:15Z He also revamped El Museo’s educational programming — increasing its school outreach — and establishing bilingual partnerships and programs for people with autism and dementia. Former Chief at El Museo del Barrio to Lead Museum of Arts and Design 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z If antidepressants increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder, it would be reasonable to warn women about this possibility. Motherlode Blog: Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy 2013-04-22T15:57:35Z I also loved watching Yakko and Wakko and Dot and, being a child on the spectrum in the '90s, people did not really understand autism as well as they do today. "Silly is healthy": "Animaniacs" star on laughing through throat cancer & finding a whole new fandom 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z By the 1990s, it was recognized around the world as an accepted diagnosis — and autism was no longer viewed as a singular condition. Was Autism a Nazi Invention? 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Suskind often displays virtuosity in capturing the intimate realities of life in a household dominated by autism, where the disorder shapes the life of every family member. ‘Life, Animated,’ by Ron Suskind 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Secondly, people with psychopathic personality traits, and people with autism – a condition associated with lower levels of empathy – are also less likely to catch yawns. Open wide: why yawning reveals much about your level of empathy 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z While still a teenager, he wrote “The Reason I Jump,” describing what it feels like to have autism. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z And in “Uncommon Sense,” Andrew Duff, the actor who plays Moose, has a diagnosis of autism too. Review: ‘Uncommon Sense’ Looks at Life on the Autism Spectrum 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z To Elizabeth, “not being autistic was not the same as being normal,” although many of the parents in her autism support groups would have given anything for a similar diagnosis. Review | ‘Miracle Creek’: A twisty legal thriller that shows how far parents will go for their kids 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z This knotty, gargantuan and lionhearted book introduces us to families who are coping with things like deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism and schizophrenia. Dwight Garner’s 10 Favorite Books of 2012 2012-12-17T16:09:38Z She added that when Chambers told listeners last April, in an episode called “Intrapersonally Speaking,” that he had been diagnosed with autism, that had helped her adapt to an A.D.H.D. diagnosis she had recently received. An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Just two weeks ago, the CDC also announced that autism diagnoses are an all-time high, but attributed the spike as “most likely due to better ascertainment.” Our kids are on too many drugs — and the drug companies win 2013-04-02T14:30:00Z To be clear: Difficulty staying well regulated emotionally and physiologically should be a core, defining feature of autism. We have autism all wrong: The radical new approach we need to understand and treat it 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z On the chair opposite mine, there is often a man, perhaps in his mid-forties, perhaps with a mild autism, perhaps gentler than any other person I’ve encountered in all my sojourns in libraries. Collected Poems 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z In the study, some boys exposed to high levels of testosterone in the womb developed perfectly normally, while others exposed to low levels were diagnosed with autism. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z These trial runs, Dr. Moyal said, are incredibly effective in helping people with autism spectrum disorder become more comfortable with flying. At Airports, Making Travel Easier for Autistic Passengers 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z A family embarks on a physical and spiritual journey from Texas to Mongolia in search of a cure for their son's autism. Season 2 of 'Ashes to Ashes' on BBC America is a Tuesday TV pick 2010-05-10T20:25:00Z For the creator of “Yellow Peppers,” Keren Margalit, who also serves as executive producer on the BBC adaptation, the inspiration was personal — her son Michael, now 15, was found to have autism at age 4. ‘The A Word’ Places Autism Front and Center 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Autism Speaks defines autism spectrum disorder as “a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.” Perspective | My husband yells at our autistic daughter (and me). What should I do? 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z When she began to speak, the crowd giggled at her singsong voice — then went silent the moment she told them she had autism. Does It Make Sense to Call Anyone ‘Normal’? 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z It's also part of a narrative that autistic people need to be "rescued" and that autism is burdensome for family members, like in "Music." "As We See It": An imperfect step forward for representing autism on screen 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z The same is true for studies that conclude that some solutions to sensory problems, like weighted vests or Irlen glasses, don’t work for people with autism. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z The book made its way to the English-speaking world after being discovered and translated from the Japanese by the novelist David Mitchell and his wife, KA Yoshida, who have a son with autism. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z And yet, when it comes to autism appearing in literary fiction, I instinctively feel a need to protect my son from these portrayals. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z A spectrum of diseases that affects more than 1 percent of American children, autism is found among all social strata in every part of the world. Pot: Not just for losers! 2012-08-15T11:44:00Z He was in kindergarten when an observant teacher offered the Whalens a hypothesis that might explain their son’s behavior: autism. He has autism. He’s willing and able to work. Can he find the right fit? 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z Many children with autism spectrum disorder need a case manager and an advocate, and end up being shuttled daily among various schools and programs to provide the help and education they need. Motherlode Blog: Mothers of Children With Autism Work Less and Earn Less 2012-03-23T16:07:25Z However, if the association actually reflects the risk of autism spectrum disorder related to the nongenetic effects of severe depression during pregnancy, treatment may reduce the risk. Motherlode Blog: Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy 2013-04-22T15:57:35Z She had symptoms of autism as a child: she made minimal eye contact and had little interest in friendships, thought in concrete terms and was hypersensitive to crowded spaces, human touch, fluorescent lights and noise. What is it like to live with parents very different from you? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Where Odent moves on to far more controversial ground is in his selective interpretation of two large longitudinal studies into higher rates of caesareans and induction among children later diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions. Michel Odent: ‘How long can humanity survive now?’ 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z As a student there, he took a part-time job working with a boy with autism. ‘American Idol’ made Clay Aiken a star. But he knows it won’t make him a congressman. Here are edited excerpts: What's your best advice for parents of children with autism? Emmy-winner 'Temple Grandin' encores on HBO 2010-10-20T23:31:00Z If you want to help the kid with GI issues, talk about his diet, not his autism. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z The bride, 35, is a speech-language pathologist in private practice in Los Angeles who specializes in working with people with autism. Katharine Anawalt, Harrison Gish 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z She is on the autism spectrum and is feeling dysregulated by city noise. Perspective | ‘Why are there grown-ups who don’t wear masks?’ Don’t dismiss a child’s curiosity. 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z We are suffering from an array of what I call "modern plagues": obesity, childhood diabetes, asthma, hay fever, food allergies, oesophageal reflux and cancer, coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, autism, eczema. Why antibiotics are making us all ill 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z All of those are memorable highlights of the fourth "Night of Too Many Stars," which uses comedy to raise money for autism education programs. 'Night of Too Many Stars' shines on one who's not 2012-10-18T17:47:14Z He suspects his parents knew he had autism but didn’t want to label him, and if so, he understands. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to be employed than mothers of children with no health limitations. Motherlode Blog: Mothers of Children With Autism Work Less and Earn Less 2012-03-23T16:07:25Z “Shtum” opens on that crossroads moment that afflicts all parents of children with severe autism: where and how to place the child in a residential facility. In ‘Shtum,’ parents wreck their home to find a better one for their autistic son 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Not that people with autism have been utterly absent from the stage. Review: ‘Uncommon Sense’ Looks at Life on the Autism Spectrum 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z "From this study we can't say this is causal, but it is telling us that part of the biology of autism begins prenatally," Baron-Cohen added. Autistic boys exposed to higher levels of hormones in womb, study finds 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z A wide range of disabilities is represented: autism, blindness, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy. The Week Ahead: Jan. 30 ? Feb.5 2011-01-30T02:30:03Z “You can get a lot further if you have a nice finding on autism or obesity.” Men Are Panicking About Their Sperm Count 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Q: You also mention in the book about Data being an inspiration to the autism community. Brent Spiner, of ‘Star Trek’ fame, has plenty of stories about his co-stars. But are they true? 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Every day, dead people, too–Mozart, Newton, Einstein–are also retroactively diagnosed with autism. Jerry Seinfeld’s not helping: Celebrities with autism distract from reality and research 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z But he deserves a better film to chart his journey than this one, an amateurish mix of autism educational video and infomercial for San Diego-area schools and autism programs. 'Bass Clef Bliss' doesn't focus enough on inspiring subject 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Since opening the Newport Beach center four years ago, Jin estimates, he has used the procedure on about 1,000 people, the large majority of them being treated for autism. ‘Brain zapping’: An experimental treatment for PTSD that war veterans say has changed their lives 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z After all, severe autism repels language, turns it chaotic or, in the case of autistic mutism, simply absorbs it wholesale, as a black hole does light. In ‘Shtum,’ parents wreck their home to find a better one for their autistic son 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z “We’d probably now diagnose the person who made them as on the autism spectrum,” he said, “but it made me think, ‘God, if he can do that, there must be something in London to record.’” London, as You’ve Never Heard It Before 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Rowe worries a little about being pigeonholed, because he also wants to play roles that have nothing to do with autism. The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Work, autism, bicycles, The Archers, and Jane’s mum relocating from Manchester to live with her. Blind date: ‘I asked if she’d ever been taken up the Shard before’ 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z The Hugheses’ reluctance to accept Joe’s autism diagnosis, he said, rings false — for many parents, a diagnosis offers relief after years of limbo. ‘The A Word’ Places Autism Front and Center 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z This is particularly important because, as I've recently written, positive and accurate representations of autism are so rare in media. "Everything's Gonna Be Okay" lays its sweet, cheeky charm on a world in need of comfort 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Today Janaína’s condition remains a nameless mystery, but manifests as severe epileptic convulsions combined with elements of autism. To save her daughter, this mom became a medical marijuana pioneer 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z The program matches general-education students with those who have intellectual and other disabilities, ranging from autism to cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and visual or hearing impairments. Best Buddies program helps high school students maintain connection during pandemic 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The movie promised to explore “the long-debated link between autism and vaccines” and include interviews from “emotional interviews with pharmaceutical insiders, doctors, politicians, parents, and one whistleblower.” Anti-vax film isn’t being “censored”: Andrew Wakefield is not entitled to a prestigious platform for his discredited autism claims 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z And I’m starting a business, a support group for other people with autism to overcome obstacles and find their passion. Meet the super humans 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Mr. Solomon said he included criminal children after deciding that society’s thinking on the subject hadn’t really advanced very much, even while it has on autism and schizophrenia. Andrew Solomon, ‘Far From the Tree,’ Parents and Children 2012-11-18T22:48:41Z It can exacerbate the symptoms of those with autism, and those who have experienced trauma or abuse. No hugging: are we living through a crisis of touch? 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z That was not the case 46 years ago last month, the first time an American TV show featured a character with autism, in a single episode of the medical drama “Marcus Welby, MD.” Welcome to “Sesame Street,” Julia: The show’s first autistic character is a big deal — maybe not for the reasons you think 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z For some time after that, I took many opportunities to rub his face into the rotten places autism took me to. Motherlode: Grandfather Knows Best 2011-06-22T20:22:53Z Yet the most influential person in the development of the autism diagnosis may well be someone else. Letters to the Editor 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Solomon's speech was limited because of his autism, so talks with a child were new for me. Motherlode Blog: What Color Is Your Princess? 2012-10-28T13:00:18Z It largely saw autism as a tragedy and the answer as a cure. Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z At the risk of sounding callous, I don’t think this problem has a lot to do with your nephew having autism. Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z They are vastly more likely to be in care and they are extremely likely to have ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and communication difficulties. Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z If Asperger syndrome is effectively synonymous with social and interpersonal issues, then isn’t it right to remove it from the autism spectrum, and from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? Motherlode Blog: Is Asberger's Syndrome over-diagnosed, and should it be diagnosed at all? 2012-02-01T18:47:42Z Originally staged in London, the visually arresting piece follows the tumultuous events in the life of a boy on the autism spectrum. ‘Fun Home’ takes home five Tonys, including for best musical 2015-06-07T04:00:00Z In “The Accountant,” a man on the autism spectrum is a number cruncher by day, while involving himself in seedier activities at night. Gavin O’Connor Narrates a Scene From ‘The Accountant’ 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z It feels less like autism advocacy than autism activism. Jon Stewart and Robert Smigel Craft a Comedy Benefit at a Polarized Moment 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z “Douglas” examines neurodiversity, portraying neurological differences, such as autism, not as “conditions” that need a cure but as human variations. Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z “The specifics of autism are very difficult to isolate because it’s such a multifactorial process that there’s not a single gene disorder, really,” Dr. Surrey said. Diary of a Sperm Banker 2014-04-04T22:42:40Z Our cousin is a speech pathologist and is familiar with signs of autism. Perspective | Ask Amy: Physician uncle suspects niece’s child has autism. Should he say something? 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z She also talked about life with her husband after he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. On ‘S.N.L.’, President Biden Has Two Words on the Midterms: ‘Big Yikes’ 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z “There was a growing awareness that autism wasn’t just about kids,” he tells me. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z “The book sings with the empathetic and authoritative voice of Grinker, whose studies have investigated how autism is perceived across the world.” 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z You can have autism and get a PhD! Jerry Seinfeld’s not helping: Celebrities with autism distract from reality and research 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z If autism was regarded simply as a personality type, things would be so much easier. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z I’m doing a master’s degree in journalism, I have loads of friends and I volunteer with an autism charity. Meet the regulars: what makes people want to eat in the same place every day? 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z He received his autism diagnosis at 40, and he has many memories of being bullied, losing jobs and mishandling social situations because of his inability to read others. Review: In ‘Switched On,’ John Elder Robison’s Asperger’s Brain Is Changed 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z But women with autism is a very niche experience. Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z When she was 11, we learned that Lisa’s disability was more complicated than autism. Motherlode Blog: Living With Rett Syndrome 2012-02-29T23:09:44Z "There's definitely a nice movement in that direction to accommodate families with autism and be more compassionate," said Dana Marnane, an executive at Autism Speaks. Autistic kids invited to special Broadway show 2011-08-17T16:16:08Z The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine does not cause autism, according to a major study carried out in an attempt to reassure growing numbers of vaccination-doubters, as measles outbreaks surge. No link between autism and MMR, affirms major study 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Let’s start with the gender component, how would you say the struggles of being a woman intersect with the struggles of having autism? LISTEN: Black, female and autistic — hiding in plain sight 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Words are not always the best way for a child with autism to interact or convey his or her needs. 7 Things Every Kid with Autism Wishes You Knew 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z The film follows one dedicated teacher, Janet Mino, as her class of young men with autism is about to graduate to an uncertain future. Movie Review: ‘Best Kept Secret’ and a School for Special-Needs Children 2013-09-06T02:22:20Z Questions also persist about artificial sweeteners’ links to Alzheimer’s disease, autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. 5 awful things in the food you eat every day 2014-02-14T13:00:00Z It’s quite possible that actual cases of autism haven’t actually increased by much, if at all. New Autism Dispute: Is Circumcision a Factor? 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z To begin to address these discrepancies, districts such as Wein’s are demanding that their teachers pursue more professional development, particularly when it comes to dealing with students with autism. Cooperative banking has arrived 2012-05-24T12:30:00Z Even the now discredited Dr. Andrew Wakefield continues to purport the the link between vaccines and autism on his Twitter feed. Your doctor is complaining about you on Facebook 2013-02-21T17:26:00Z The hard graft and small, pure joys of looking after a baby and a little boy with autism anchor me to the present. How the hardest year of my life ended my catastrophic thinking 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z While scientists say it’s “clear” that vaccines don’t cause autism, said NBC news reporter Robert Bazell, “for some parents, the doubts will always linger.” Jenny McCarthy’s new war on science: Vaccines, autism and the media’s shame 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z Many children with autism find it hard to decipher basic human communication and emotion so Kaspar's designers avoided making him too lifelike and instead opted for simplified, easy to process features. British robot helping autistic children with their social skills 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z The future is a scary place for every parent, but it’s especially so for the parent of a child with autism. Motherlode Blog: A Bar Mitzvah, With Autism 2012-05-18T15:07:42Z Around a quarter of people with autism speak few or no words, and 85% do not work full time. Study says cost of autism more than cancer, strokes and heart disease 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z Prof Chris Exley angered health experts for claiming that tiny amounts of aluminium in inactivated vaccines, such as the HPV and whooping cough inoculations, may cause “the more severe and disabling form of autism”. Professor who links vaccines to autism funded through university portal 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z To begin to address these discrepancies, some districts, like Wein’s, are demanding that their teachers pursue more professional development, particularly when it comes to dealing with students with autism. Disabled — and handcuffed at school 2012-05-23T15:05:00Z The diary entries are also frank about how autism affects McAnulty’s life. A Young Naturalist Inspires With Joy, Not Doom 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z At 15 months old, Ryder was diagnosed with autism and has limited speech abilities. The 18-Year Wait for New Wrens Music Is Over. Sort Of. 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z For a person with autism, the idea of what's fun or funny doesn't match yours, I guess. David Mitchell: learning to live with my son's autism 2013-06-29T08:00:00Z In the DSM-IV, a diagnosis of autism depended on three criteria, called the triad model. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z We are all finding ways to understand and reconcile the absurdities of our unconventional family life, of which autism has been such a huge part. Floods, fires and a very reggae Christmas: how autism touched my family 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Through them, she said, she knew that living as a person with autism — even high-functioning — was full of challenges. ‘I’m not just one thing’: At the Human Library, labels and tears are shed as people open up about their life stories 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Disney World visitor with autism is heading to court in February to challenge Disney Parks over their policy for guests with special needs. Disney World guest with autism suing park over disability policy; trial set for next year 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z "I know he gets a lot of attention for his brain, but he’s the sweetest kid — never been in trouble once. He has a sister who has autism who he is amazing with." 15-year-old graduates with bachelor's degree from University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z You cannot reduce autism to genre conventions, because every person with an autism diagnosis is different. Seen Rain Man? That doesn’t mean you know my autistic son 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z In another, a man with autism shared his unease about the scanning equipment. Can I bring a Viking helmet on the plane? AskTSA is here to help. 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z In the mid-1980s when the story is set, less was known about how to help people such as Nova, who is on the autism spectrum. KidsPost Summer Book Club: ‘Planet Earth Is Blue’ 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Weighted blankets have existed as a therapeutic tool, especially for children with autism, for years. Can I spend my way out of my anxiety? 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z It’s also well established that autism is genetically inheritable, though not in any straightforward way. The man who wants us to embrace autism 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z While “As We See It” doesn’t come close to describing all the complexities of autism, it at least tries. ‘As We See It’ portrays young adulthood on autism spectrum 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z In the UK, there was "The A Word" which, although incorporating some actors with disabilities, presented autism as a factor in family breakdown, a myth that some research has challenged. "As We See It": An imperfect step forward for representing autism on screen 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Holly Hunter was a promiscuous, alcoholic detective on “Saving Grace,” and the heroine investigator of “The Bridge” was on the autism spectrum in both the Scandinavian version and the American adaptation. Rainn Wilson Plays a Caustic Investigator in ‘Backstrom’ on Fox 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z What I fear is that these public faces of autism will allow society, and more importantly, policymakers, mentally off the hook. Jerry Seinfeld’s not helping: Celebrities with autism distract from reality and research 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z “The A Word,” based on an earlier Israeli series, is not prime-time television’s first encounter with autism. ‘The A Word’ Places Autism Front and Center 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z As doctors take on stubborn, baffling neurological disorders such as PTSD, autism and Alzheimer’s disease, they are turning to esoteric treatments that require journeys to unexplored frontiers. ‘Brain zapping’: An experimental treatment for PTSD that war veterans say has changed their lives 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z He and others wrote and organized to shatter the old images of autism. Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Then, to the surprise of industry insiders and the autism world alike, the film garnered two Golden Globe nominations last week. The Golden Globes Celebrated Sia’s ‘Music.’ Autistic Activists Wish They Hadn’t. 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z Little was known about the causes of autism. How disgraced anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield was embraced by Trump's America 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z Grandin grew up in the 1950s, when doctors still put autism down to a "lack of bonding" with the mother. Claire Danes's secret diary 2011-04-01T23:03:12Z A sexologist and counselor who specializes in autism spectrum disorder, she was reluctant to appear in the series, where her private work helping people navigate the challenges of dating would be made into entertainment. We Could All Use a Jodi in Our Lives 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Clocking in at 962 pages, consisting of interviews with hundreds of families, "Far from the Tree" intimately investigates, in addition to autism, Down syndrome, dwarfism, schizophrenia, and deafness. Motherlode Blog: 'Far From the Tree' and the Literature of Autism 2012-11-27T16:22:56Z Only 16% of adults diagnosed with autism in the UK are in full-time, paid employment. 'All my life suddenly made sense': how it feels to be diagnosed with autism late in life 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z The result is Marvels of Media, an exhibition, awards ceremony and festival that opens March 31 and celebrates media-makers on the autism spectrum. Museum Show Highlights Media-Makers on the Autism Spectrum 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z It all suggests a state of autism, a consciousness cocooned within its own obsessive compulsions. ‘Sites of Reason’ Underway at Museum of Modern Art 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z How can I help my son with autism spectrum disorder make friends? Perspective | Our nephew has autism. How can we help when our visits stress him out? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z What was so special, instead, was me — me and my autism. Temple Grandin on DSM-5: “Sounds like diagnosis by committee” 2013-05-18T12:30:00Z Evelyn is a homemaker raising the couple’s two young boys, 7 and 4, the elder of whom is on the autism spectrum. The surreal lives of 2020 campaign spouses: What happens when your loved one wants to be president 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z I learned that Asperger’s syndrome is a controversial condition, sometimes set apart from other forms of autism. Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z The fact that I could write up such a list about a show on autism is, frankly, gratifying. Watching “Atypical” with autism: Still flawed, but season 2 shows growth 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Lawsuits filed by four groups of whistle-blowers alleged Abbott marketed the drug for off-label uses, including for treatment of schizophrenia, agitated and autism. Abbott to pay $1.6B to settle claims 2012-05-07T17:45:00Z Ferdico, who has a son on the autism spectrum, said that she co-founded her company with her daughter after noticing that many families like hers weren’t able to make it through a typical theatrical performance. Seattle-area sensory-friendly performances allow people with disabilities to enjoy the show 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z In many ways, autism seems too broad a church for such an experiment. Great Ormond Street; Panorama, Spoilt Rotten; Young, Autistic and Stagestruck; The World's Strangest Plastic Surgery and Me; Welcome to Lagos 2010-04-17T23:08:00Z While she found out about her autism before she put together “Nanette,” it was not until now that she felt ready to talk about it in front of an audience. Hannah Gadsby on Autism and the Risk of Failing After ‘Nanette’ 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z I would rather be remembered for my philanthropy and for my involvement with autism. Tommy Hilfiger: 'I've been buried under an avalanche in Austria' 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z My older son, who has autism, had gone through a hellish psychosis at age 20. Are literary classics obsolete? 2012-05-31T00:00:00Z “This is what people with autism look like, and here’s how they differ from people who don’t.” Keep the Change: actors with autism get the chance to shine in romcom 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Contemporary clinicians have diagnosed all sorts of ailments in Holmes, including bipolar disorder, psychopathy and a place along the autism spectrum. The Shape-Shifting Sherlock Holmes, Now Playing the Villain 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z In other cases, autism isn’t depicted as an impairment or a challenge to overcome. With a limited on-screen presence, autistic characters have emerged in another medium: fan fiction 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z You’re told many things when you love an adult with autism. ‘Best Boy’ review: An unforgettable novel narrated by an adult with autism 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z It is thus a 21st-century species of ignorance, one that masquerades as inquisitiveness, to glean “knowledge” from media that is intended to entertain to form one’s view of autism. Seen Rain Man? That doesn’t mean you know my autistic son 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z Vice investigates the latest developments in autism treatment in this weekly prime-time news program. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ and ‘Comrade Detective’ 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Peacefully reclining on a spotlit couch, Ashley’s adult brother-in-law, Michael, who has autism, is dressed in his favorite outfit, a Superman costume. At Tacoma Art Museum, portraits that reach out and touch you 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z Like cancer and like TB before the discovery of the mycobacterium tuberculosis, autism is a condition whose etiology remains largely a mystery. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z That this fellow is probably — to use the diagnosis du jour — somewhere “on the spectrum” suggests how quick we’ve become in this anomic era to identify — and identify with — autism and its implicit detachment. Review: ‘Empathy School & Love Story’ Plumbs the Varieties of Loneliness 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Their son, Bubber, is giving up the medication meant to keep his autism in check. Books of The Times: ‘Shine Shine Shine,’ a Novel by Lydia Netzer 2012-07-04T21:05:09Z In an essay on the theater industry website HowlRound, he wrote about being an actor with autism, noting the “tension between everything that I am and everything that might be conventional for an actor.” The World Really Is a Stage, Scripts and All, to an Actor With Autism 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The findings, Scientific American reports, are part of a massive research project undertaken to explore environmental pollutants as a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorders. Study reinforces link between autism and pesticides 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z To explain how, I turn to the description of autism spectrum disorders provided by the National Institute of Mental Health: I have autism and I’m not “Rain Man” — and I’m not abnormal, either 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z There’s no telling where the boundaries are between a person’s autism and the autistic person. Is my autism a superpower? 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z Eventually, however, Silberman firmly weighs in, eviscerating the paper and surveying its damage on the autism movement. ‘NeuroTribes,’ by Steve Silberman 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z These are important topics and we address them in a section on job search skills and the role of the autism job coach. Autism and the workplace: Adults with autism are the fastest growing group among the neurodiverse workforces 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z Even some doctors weren’t familiar with the word “autism.” All my parenting mistakes 2012-06-26T00:00:00Z |
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