Autism prevalence program expands to include teenagers
The network of researchers keeping tabs on autism prevalence in U.S. children plans to follow up with some of those children in adolescence.
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Spectrum: Autism Research News
Tag: education
October 2018
September 2018
Why we should not define autism in terms of ‘deficits’
Autistic children in the United Kingdom are increasingly being suspended or expelled from school because of ‘behavioral problems,’ official figures show.
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Disclosure of autism at work holds risks and benefits
Telling coworkers you are autistic can bring acceptance, but it may also hinder advancement.
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August 2018
Career-prep program fosters strengths of teens with autism
In a new program based in New York City, autistic students work to build skills that cater to their strengths or special interests.
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July 2018
The healthcare system is failing autistic adults
Adults on the spectrum frequently have a range of other conditions — but they rarely get the help they need.
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June 2018
Week of JuneJun
25th
25th
2018
Smart genes; Neanderthal mini-brains; diabetes link and more
Autism and intelligence share genetic variants, researchers grow Neanderthal mini-brains and see overlap with autism, and maternal diabetes is an autism risk factor.
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Why police need training to interact with people on the spectrum
Encounters between law enforcement and people with autism often go wrong, but some police departments are beginning to train their officers.
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Week of MayMay
28th
28th
2018
Cooperating brains; data confusion; homeopathy claims and more
Cooperative problem-solving may have kept human brains small, researchers puzzle over new European online privacy rules, and Canadian officials counter unfounded claims of a cure for autism.
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May 2018
How colleges can prepare for students with autism
Increasing numbers of young adults with autism are pursuing a college education. Many campuses are not ready for them.
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Takeaways from INSAR 2018
Adults on the spectrum, gender issues, and the search for autism biomarkers were among the key themes at this year’s International Society for Autism Research annual meeting.
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