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Friendship Circles and Peer Buddy Programs for Autism
...autistic young adults report having no peer relationships outside structured settings. For parents watching their child navigate school socially, this statistic lands hard. Friendships do not come together by accident for many autistic children. The unstructured chaos of recess or lunchtime can be overwhelming,...
News > Research
CDC Announces 1 in 88 Have Autism
...have an autism spectrum...and the Autism and Developmental...cases of autism spectrum...1 in 88 statistic is an increase...the way autism is identified,...cases of autism is due to...cases of autism are on the...diagnosed with autism, while only...girls have autism — boys are...to have autism than girls....Cases of autism are also...diagnosis of autism, whereas...resources about autism, visit...
Health > Diagnosis
The Future of Diagnosis with DSM-5
The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the...including diagnostic criteria for: Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders...causes concern is the revision of the autism definition. The diagnoses of Asperger's...will fall under the umbrella of the "Autism Spectrum Disorder." The New York Times...
News > Advocacy
New Definition of Autism Worries Some
...estimated to have autism, according...definition of autism would likely...umbrella of autism spectrum disorders....definition of autism for the fifth...Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...criteria for autism, possibly excluding...along with autism under the category...category of autism spectrum disorder,...diagnosing autism allows for...diagnosis of autism to be made....to diagnose autism, many advocates...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Protecting Marriage When Your Child Has ASD
For years, parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have mistakenly passed...(ASD) have mistakenly passed along the erroneous statistic that 80% of marriages of such parents will end...Unfortunately, many couples raising children with autism spectrum disorders reflect this attitude of lower...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Swimming: A Life-saving Skill
...challenges are at an even higher risk. As an alarming statistic, drowning is the number one leading cause of death...number one leading cause of death of children with autism. Children with autism tend to have three characteristics,...of death of children with autism. Children with autism tend to have three characteristics, which when...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Obesity Linked to Autism
...conditions and autism. While there...more cases of autism amongst mothers...do not cause autism. While the...of cases of autism. The study...child with an autism spectrum disorder,...children have autism, people are...children had an autism spectrum disorder,...There was not a statistically significant...relationship between autism and diabetes,...a cause of autism, remember that...
Research > Genetics
Polygenic Risk Scores for Autism: What They Can and Cannot Tell You
...risk scores for autism. The promise sounds...variants linked to autism spectrum disorder....your child has autism, explain why they...small amount to autism likelihood. The...population-level statistic, not an individual...combine to influence autism traits across large...in people with autism. The research advances...understanding of autism's genetic complexity,...
Research > Genetics
Chromosomal Microarray Finds Answers in 10% of Autism Cases
...appointment after the autism diagnosis. Chromosomal...duplicated. In children with autism, CMA identifies a clinically...about 10% of cases. That statistic matters less than understanding...intellectual disability, autism, or physical features...can explain not just autism but other features your...10% of children with autism have a chromosomal abnormality...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Sensory Self-Care Tools for Adults with Autism
Weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, and fidget tools help autistic adults regulate emotions and manage sensory overload.
Lifestyle > Relationships
Online Gaming Communities as Social Connection for Autism
...reduced sensory input and clear communication norms. The format works with how they socialize, not against it. Why Gaming Works as a Social Space for Autism. Multiplayer games provide natural conversation structure. You're not managing open-ended small talk while reading facial expressions and navigating...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Social Stories for Autism: Writing Effective Relationship Scripts
Social stories help autistic children navigate relationships by describing situations with clear expectations and positive framing.