«We had brain tissue from
autistic individuals as young as 5 and as old as 45 and we found neuroglial inflammation in all of them.
By studying rare «copy number variations,» which are individual errant insertions or deletions of DNA segments (each of which occur in less than one percent of the population), researchers discovered a new cluster of genes that are affected in
some autistic individuals as well as a number of mutations that were present in autistic children but not their parents.
Not exact matches
One study of
autistic or schizophrenic
individuals found they'd received four times
as many new genetic mutations from dad
as from mom.
This growing alliance of
autistic individuals, their parents and researchers, all of whom have embraced the concept of neurodiversity, proposes that autism be regarded
as a valuable part of humanity's genetic legacy and that society needs to accept and adapt to people who think differently.
Sports Offer
Autistic Kids Physical, Social Benefits Participation in
individual sports, such
as martial arts and track and field, can have many benefits for children with autism, according to one neurologist.
It requires a great patience in the candidate along with other qualities and qualifications such
as; knowhow of handling
autistic individuals, a passion for behavioral grooming and a lively personality with the ability to keep the children from being distracted due... Read More»
It requires a great patience in the candidate along with other qualities and qualifications such
as; knowhow of handling
autistic individuals, a passion for behavioral grooming and a lively personality with the ability to keep the children from being distracted due to monotony in teaching methodology.
Autism teacher resume objective 4: An extensively experienced
individual with a caring and soft nature seeking a job of an autism teacher in a school so that I can work towards my goal of helping
as many
autistic children
as possible.
These outcomes can be described and monitored measurably
as annual goals in an
Individual Education Program (IEP) and implemented through direct, explicit instruction in a special education classroom (in Pennsylvania, there are programs that provide «emotional support» and others that provide «
autistic support,» and most states have similar vehicles).
Counseling for
individuals, couples, and families is offered,
as is specialized care for
autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety, and depression.
After hearing one too many times from a parent that they are amazed to think that
autistic individuals who are non verbal are of the same intelligence, or even higher
as someone who is verbal, this reporter decided to take a closer look.
High functioning
autistic individuals, previously known
as individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, often desire and seek romantic relationships, yet ultimately experience difficulties maintaining relationships given the unique challenges they face with interpersonal communication.