Autism researchers have published thousands of papers in recent years. With those numbers, you’d think we’d all be rejoicing over great progress. Yet many people—especially […]
Fixing Autism Research We need to come to grips with what autism really is. Read More »
I wanted to tech out to talk with you about Ashley & I doing a 2.0 version of Horse Boy Summer school at Square Peg.
New research from Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, has shown that it is possible for some information to be inherited biologically through chemical changes
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Ever (aged 3) has been attending Horse Boy playdates for the past three months with his Mom and Dad and 2 year old sister Maebe.
Autism was first identified in the era of psychoanalysis, when professionals looked closely at relationships to explain disability and mental illness. Childhood “autistic withdrawal” was
Abstract Objective Despite the increased emphasis on obesity and diet-related diseases, nutrition education remains lacking in many internal medicine training programs. We evaluated the attitudes,
Date: November 10, 2014 Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Summary: A darting mouse may hold an important clue in the development of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
‘Darting’ mice may hold clues to ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder Read More »
Geneticists at Heidelberg University Hospital’s Department of Molecular Human Genetics have used a new mouse model to demonstrate the way a certain genetic mutation is
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This is really interesting. Apparently physical activity increases white matter integrity. White matter consists of cells and axons that are responsible for communication between the
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Four years ago, Angela Stimpson agreed to donate a kidney to a complete stranger. “The only thing I knew about my recipient was that she
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Children who spend more time in less structured activities—from playing outside to reading books to visiting the zoo—are better able to set their own goals
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While the number of children medicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to rise, a new study shows that the number of kids who actually
Teens May Be Taking ADHD Meds In Response To Academic Pressure Read More »
For too long the results of clinical drug trials have been subject to publication bias, caused by the tendency for drug companies to publish positive
Millions of paralysis sufferers are today offered the possibility of a cure for the first time after a new technique pioneered by British doctors allowed
Paralysed man walks again after historic spinal cord treatment by British doctors Read More »
While most researchers agree that autism is triggered by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, no one has been able to pinpoint the triggered
This is a really interesting article. What it basically says is activities that stimulate the vestibular system (inner ear) such as swinging or bouncing increased
Vestibular stimulation and eye contact in autistic children. Read More »
Do teachers really know what students go through? To find out, one teacher followed two students for two days and was amazed at what she
Teacher spends two days as a student and is shocked at what she learns Read More »
The challenge of inclusion for students with disabilities has been an ongoing conversation in education. For students in my high school, inclusion has primarily meant
My School Found a Way to Make Students With Disabilities Feel Included Read More »
Milk seems to be making its way through various stages of truth, especially within the past couple of years. Like many other examples, what we
Milk Does Not Do A Body Good – Massive New Study Says Read More »
It’s a common challenge for parents of children with autism: How to help their child learn to play well with other children. A new study,
Study Shows Benefits of ‘Integrated Play Groups’ for Kids with Autism Read More »
Stop avoiding that broccoli, especially if you or your child has autism. According to new research, a chemical in broccoli sprouts may help improve symptoms
The extract from this vegetable may reduce autism symptoms Read More »
ABSTRACTAutumn 2014RESEARCH PROJECT IN PHYSIOTHERAPY, 15 higher education credits First cycle Title: Relatives’ experiences of the Horse Boy MethodA qualitative study Author :Supervisor : Susanne
Children with autism often have difficulty understanding the beliefs of others. Traditional tests of this ability, called theory of mind, require children to have good
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Individual differences in early language development, and in later language functioning, are associated with changes in the anatomy of the brain in autism. A new
Early Language Development Alters Anatomy of Brain in Autism Read More »
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