Neuroscience
Understanding neurodiversity across the UK population: Study
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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News tagged with autistics
Autism spectrum disorders
New UK report reveals autism assessment and support crisis
A report published today (Friday 2 February) by the Child of the North initiative—led by the N8 Research Partnership and former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield's new Center for Young Lives think tank, reveals a crisis ...
Feb 2, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Identifying the barriers to communication in children with autism
Approximately 30% of individuals with autism do not develop speech that is sufficient for meeting the communication demands of everyday life. People with autism and little to no functional speech rely on augmentative and ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
How does social attention develop in autistic children?
As they grow, children increasingly focus their attention on social elements in their environment, such as faces or social interactions. However, children with autism are often more interested in non-social stimuli, such ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Virtual reality simulations can help autistic people complete real-world tasks, research finds
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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Autism spectrum disorders
Premature death of autistic people in the UK investigated for the first time
A new study led by University College London researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy; however, the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.
Nov 24, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?
Ahead of the release of the government's review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking center stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one-third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study calls for better access to talking therapies for autistic people
Autistic adults have poorer access to appropriate mental health care despite being more likely to experience anxiety or depression than the general population, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Nov 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness—but magicians escape the curse
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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Autism spectrum disorders
New report reveals autistic adults' social media experiences
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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