by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | ADHD, Assistive Technology, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Emotional regulation, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians, Teaching, Technology
A decade ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital started working to find a new therapy for children who have problems with emotional regulation. They wanted it to be a coping mechanism that was scientifically proven, and that...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 3, 2022 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Gifted and Talented, Teaching, Twice Exceptional 2E
“No matter how bad my mental health got, I clung to the idea that I needed to be the smartest. If I couldn’t have friends, I would have a perfect GPA.” “I Grew Up Gifted and Autistic — and Suffered the Burnout of Twice...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 2, 2022 | Autism, Autism Research
An analysis of over 150,000 people, 20,000 of whom have autism, revealed over 250 genes that have strong links with the condition, marking the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind to date. Findings were published in the journal Nature Genetics. Findings...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 1, 2022 | Autism, Autism Research
A new study published by a team of psychologists suggests that the diagnosis of autism could be improved by considering the differences between how women and men experience and act upon their emotions. The research from academics based at the universities of Bath, and...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 23, 2022 | Autism, Parents/Guardians
There are picky eaters, and then there are kids for whom the sensation of a grape tomato exploding in their mouth is unbearable. Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to favor particular sensations and avoid others (loud noise, particular colors, too many...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 8, 2022 | Autism, Autism, Autism Research
Children with autism show atypical development of brain regions connected to the amygdala, an almond-size brain structure involved in processing fear and other emotions, a new study finds. The brain regions most affected vary between autistic boys and girls, the study...
