One of the most effective means of investigating and understanding autism is eye tracking. Participants are shown photos or videos, and computer software records where their gaze rests. Autistic individuals are more likely ...
Aug 22, 2024
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Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it.
May 27, 2024
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics.
Mar 27, 2024
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Societal acceptance of autism varies considerably across different countries, with lowest levels of acceptance found in Japan and Belgium, new research shows.
Mar 20, 2024
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As people with autism grow up, they face unique challenges. They find it difficult to deal with mental health issues. There is a big gap in understanding how pretending to fit in (known as social camouflage), cultural beliefs, ...
Feb 21, 2024
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A new study has provided insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary among adults in the UK.
Feb 6, 2024
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Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but a researcher at the University of Missouri is using them for something far more important—helping autistic people navigate public transportation ...
Dec 7, 2023
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New research has revealed just how acutely autistic people experience loneliness contradicting the stereotype that they avoid seeking meaningful social relationships.
Nov 2, 2023
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While social media can be a great resource for connecting with others, it can also quickly and easily spread misleading or inaccurate information in mass. Social media platforms, especially the popular TikTok app, have allowed ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Limited gesturing is often a key part of establishing a diagnosis of autism, but new research indicates that certain types of gestures may not necessarily be produced less frequently than others.
Oct 12, 2023
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