August, 2016
New study shines light on siblings with autism
New research has found that the risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is 14 times higher if an older sibling has ASD.
Autism
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August, 2016
Shopping centre simulates autism in virtual reality
A shopping centre in Milton Keynes has opened a virtual reality booth where visitors can experience the world from the perspective of an autistic child.
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July, 2016
Autism no longer linked with induced labour, study shows
An induced labour does not appear to increase the risk of autism in babies, a new study has revealed.
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July, 2016
Mother of young boy with autism thanks Nintendo for ‘life-changing’ game app
The mother of a young boy with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has taken to social media to thank game developers Nintendo for the ‘life-changing’ power of their latest Pokemon…
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July, 2016
11-year old boy defies odds to become martial arts champion
In a never-say-never world, an 11-year old boy with autism has defied all odds to become a Tae Kwon Do world champion.
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July, 2016
Animated TV series aims to raise awareness of autism
A new animated television series geared at giving young children a better understanding of the autism spectrum has been backed by BBC children’s network, CBeebies.
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July, 2016
This is why your autistic child might be the next Bill Gates
Tech employers are finally recognising the amazing abilities of people on the autistic spectrum, and why they might’ve been missing out.
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July, 2016
Expert seeks to reassure families following autism claim
Suggestions that there may be a link between autism and a widely-used painkiller have been played down by a leading expert.