Autism Spectrum Disorder
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What the Brain May Be Telling Us About Autism
Although there continues to be countless questions related to the cause of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it is undisputed that rates of..
Vaccination and Autism: The Case for the Flu Vaccine
As fall shifts into winter and temperatures continue to drop, we all anticipate the return of falling snow, cozy sweaters, steaming hot ch..
The Land of Opportunity: How Companies Are Embracing Autism
Securing your first full-time job as a young adult can be a stressful, often difficult process. Not only do you want to a job in the field..
A Sister’s Perspective
I first met Amanda Ezechi in the fifth grade, when our assigned seats found us next to each other. A friendship quickly developed, and we ..
Therapy of the Future: How Google Glass is Helping Children with Autism
Joy is conveyed with a glowing smile. Anger with a fiery scowl. Sadness with a morose frown. Humans are adept at associating emotions with..
Vaccination and Autism: When Science Outweighs Speculation
Autism prevalence has steadily increased throughout the last decade. In 2000, 1 in 150 children were identified with autism spectrum disor..
Autism and Self-Identity – A Spectrum of Perspectives
“Due to the broad spectrum of severities and the diverse expression of symptoms, there are many who consider their diagnosis not as something to be cured, but as an integral part of their identity…”
Autism and Romance: Spiting the Odds
“For people living with Autism, the difficulties of romantic relationships are often compounded by deficits in their ability to interact and communicate in a dynamic social environment.”
Autism and Institutionalization: Lessons from the Past
“Despite a significant body of evidence showing institutionalization as being detrimental as a whole to the further development of people with Autism and the greater population of the mentally ill, there are many that would support a return to the era of mental asylums.”
Autism and the Internet: Navigating a Treacherous, Anonymous Web
“While it is clear that the internet is and will remain an integral part of the process of social exploration for people with Autism, unfortunately there are also many instances of cruelty and bigotry that are prevalent throughout the web. “