Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have difficulties developing skills connected to the concept of Theory of Mind. According to Psychology Today, Theory of…
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Tablet Games: A Possible Future Diagnostic Technique for ASD
Diagnostic techniques for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often fall short of perfect because they rely on observation of behavioral and developmental progress by a physician…
Person-First Language: The Right Way, Right?
As the importance of rhetoric remains a controversial topic today in political discourse, a split has risen in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Community over…
Autism or Schizophrenia: A Common Misdiagnosis
If a child is socially withdrawn and does not make eye contact when communicating with others, is the diagnosis schizophrenia or autism (Dvir & Frazier,…
“Atypical”—Suggestions to Paint a More Comprehensive Picture of Autism Spectrum Disorder
The new Netflix Original—“Atypical” features Sam, a high school senior navigating love and life with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by,…
Could Stem Cells Lead to an Autism Breakthrough?
Duke University recently conducted a first-of-its-kind study that sought to determine whether a transfusion of umbilical cord blood containing rare stem cells could help treat…