Neurodiversity

Creating social access for autistic children, what does it take?

Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve with age, concludes developmental psychologist Boya Li in her research on the emotional development of autistic children. Leiden University 10 November … READ MORE

Helping children with autism and hyperlexia learn to understand what they read

Hyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest in letters in a way that is very advanced for their age. Q&A with Gigi Luk, Dianne Macdonald and Eve-Marie Quintin. ScoopSquare24 Frédérique … READ MORE

When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening?

‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early communication and bonding, but in infants and toddlers with autism, research suggests their brains often don’t tune in. Baby talk between parent and child … READ MORE

Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities

Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, recreation and other physical activities, according to new guidance. New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics says that pediatricians … READ MORE

New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children

Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have positive consequences to the way supports are provided to them, helping increase their quality of life. Child plays with sensory-based objects during a day … READ MORE

How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning

Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here are three tips for educators to boost their engagement and connection. By Rebecca Branstetter, Greater Good Magazine, UC Berkeley October 19, 2020 … READ MORE

Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce

The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically untapped talent pool ― with prospective employers. Scott Brouillette, left, is the chief executive and Jim Atwater is the founder of InReturn … READ MORE

Number diagnosed with autism jumps 787 per cent in two decades, study shows

The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 per cent in the past two decades, a new study shows, likely an effect of increasing recognition. The research suggests increases could be due to increased reporting and … READ MORE

Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study

Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements in academic performance, according to a new study. Thomas Park photo Unsplash Beck Lockwood, University of Birmingham 06 July 2021 Researchers at the … READ MORE

New Calgary coffee shop serves up opportunity for employees with intellectual disabilities

Lil E Coffee Café hires those with intellectual disabilities. Shelby works at Lil E Café which hires only people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Terri Trembath CBC Terri Trembath, CBC News Calgary February 13, 2021 … READ MORE