Tag: autism

Music can slow the progress of dementia, and give homeless people a chance to shine. Now, an Australian pedagogue and creator of educational content is using a musical to help appreciate teachers in early years education. And particularly those on the autism spectrum, who have ADHD, or are neurodivergent in some other way. Inspiration came from her own involvement...

Given the right entertainment factor, people are happy to go without plastic bottles. Now, a Brazilian startup is helping children and young people on the autism spectrum to learn through play. Their app is based on specialist knowledge and uses the effect of visual perception, which, after all, is closely related to rational thinking and emotional intelligence. An association...

Our brains are lazy, and some people learn quicker than others. An app helps children with dyslexia. Perceiving new situations often poses challenges for people within the autism spectrum. Now, following a 30-person study, a research team in Tel Aviv has evaluated a new method of learning. On the first day, participants were asked to study a visual task...

Synthetic DNA could replace data centres. Where human information is concerned, however, the placenta is a veritable treasure trove. A research team from the University of California recently discovered an unidentified gene in the placenta that could be crucial for early autism diagnosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition linked to genetic and environmental factors. If too many free...

When things get on top of us, we look for peace and serenity. A designer from France has created a chair specially aimed at preventing people within the Autism spectrum from experiencing sensory-overload. The cocoon-like chair is equipped with noise-absorbing, plain cushions which can be inflated at the touch of a button. The resulting pressure on the torso and...

Learning a new skill helps keep our brain active. That includes learning and using a new language. An international research team has recently demonstrated that bilingualism is especially beneficial for autistic children. The team split over 100 autistic children aged between 6 and 15 into groups and carried out various activities with them. In the process they observed that...

Conversations can be tricky on a first date. For those with autism, however, they can be tricky full-stop. The WHO estimates that 1 in 160 children have some form of autism, which can present as difficulties in processing information, or regarding perception. Maintaining eye-contact or changes to routine can be obstacles. Studies and experiments have shown that technology can...