Obtaining an Autism evaluation and diagnosis is normally a long process, however thanks to the new FDA approved Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid also known as Canvas Dx, the software will allow for more accessible way to gather data for children between the ages of 18 months to 72 months to...
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Jen Blackwell – Candid Interview with the Founder of Dance Syndrome
Jen Blackwell is the founder and Creative Director of DanceSyndrome, an inclusive dance charity based in the United Kingdom. Jen’s dream of becoming a community dance trainer was threatened after she left school at 16 and discovered there were no suitable training programs for people with disabilities. So, she created...
6 Best Books By Autistic Authors
This list, “6 Best Books By Autistic Authors,” consists of some of the best books written by autistic authors. The following books provide insightful analysis, information, and knowledge into the mind of an autistic individual.
International Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd is the International Autism Awareness Day. As per CDC 1 in 54 children have been identified in the Autism Spectrum Disorder.Since 2012 in the new DSM5, a diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified...
Should you use the Puzzle piece to represent Autism?
The puzzle piece is controversial in the autism community.
Thomas Jefferson was most likely in the Autism Spectrum
Thomas Jefferson, the Third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, would have most likely been diagnosed in today’s age with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here are some traits that support this theory: He was an unable to deliver speeches or oral arguments as eloquent as...