Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry came to your mind. Perhaps it was the writer Virginia Woolf. All three have had well-documented ...
Nov 18, 2023
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Research led by Queen Mary's Professor Nelya Koteyko has been published in a new report, "Autistic adults' experiences with social media: Creativity, Connectedness, and Control." The report reveals how autistic users navigate ...
Nov 10, 2023
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Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents—beyond highlighting that ...
Nov 10, 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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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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Autistic people have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body and are more likely to have complex health needs, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Their ...
Sep 25, 2023
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For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are "a light in the darkness", an epiphany of self-understanding. My "lightbulb moment" came in my late 20s. "They thought you were autistic," my mum mused when I told her I was embarking ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Researchers are calling for new approaches to reduce health care inequalities for Autistic people when they need medical treatment after identifying serious flaws in NICE-recommended health passports.
Sep 11, 2023
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For adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) trying to land a job, one-on-one interview training is a better way to prepare than group sessions, which may work for others, a Rutgers study found.
Sep 6, 2023
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TikTok has increasingly become a space where people can find not only new recipes and dances but mental health advice. The app's massive popularity among young people has also spawned concerns that teens are diagnosing themselves ...
Aug 30, 2023
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