Tone Martinez knows firsthand the struggle of finding a stable job as an adult. He had been through multiple career changes before finally finding a perfect fit at the Purple Tree Cafe, a coffee shop located on the second...
Autism diagnosis is an essential part of a child’s developmental assessment, more especially if a parent suspects that their child may be on the spectrum. The Diagnosis process can be in-person evaluations conducted by a certified psychologist one on...
The human brain has been the subject of research, especially in the field of autism. Understanding how various neurodiverse brains work can be beneficial in many ways, including providing insights to scientists on what causes autism and how to...
Meet Elliot, one of the pioneers in creating a more inclusive educational environment for students with learning differences. In her early years, Ella was already showing signs of exceptional brilliance. For example, she skipped fifth grade entirely & still...
Autism Diagnosis is one of the most pressing concerns in the field of child development, and researchers are looking for ways diagnosis can be made more quickly and efficiently. It also means less wait time for affected families. Following...
A recent study by the UC Davis MIND Institute has shown that infants who have a sibling with autism are at a significantly higher risk (about 20%) of developing the condition themselves compared to infants without any autistic siblings....
Eddie’s Mom couldn’t believe it. She witnessed with unbelief as her son showed exhilaration while they were on tour at Disney’s Buzz Lightyear ride, traveling in a cable car and astonishingly hitting imaginary targets with laser guns at virtual...
Summer is here with us. It’s an opportunity to encourage kids to enjoy outdoor activities. From building sandcastles and having water gun fights to playing games, like dodgeball and kickball there’s a range of fun things to do. And...
As Professor Christine Wu Nordahls put it, it is clear that there exists a bias towards males in the diagnosis of autism, which could be attributed to the underdiagnosis of females. As you probably already know, autism affects more...
A group of researchers have recently revealed what they consider to be groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The team currently located at the state-of-the-art Oxford Center, situated on Whitmore Lake Road in Green Oak Township,...
