Autistic Inertia and Movement Disorders
Autistic Inertia and Movement Disorders: A recent (2021) study of Autism examined autistic inertia. The study looked at 32 autistic adults…
autism
Researchers discover rare cause of epilepsy
An 'astounding' find reveals a rare cause of epilepsy: Researchers at The University of Queensland, working to gain a better…
Pandemic mealtimes of seriously ill or disabled children
Pandemic mealtimes of seriously ill or disabled children: Almost nine in 10 parents with seriously ill or disabled children feel…
‘What is autism?’
Only 16% of autistic people and their families think the public understand autism in a meaningful way. We want to…
The toll of Schizophrenia and personality disorders
Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of…
Neurodiversity – the key that unlocked my world | Elisabeth Wiklander | TEDxGöteborg
https://youtu.be/Qvvrme5WIwA What do you think about, when you hear the word, “autism”? No diagnostic manual can truly explain the multifaceted…
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqQ6BanJgho
New drug development using Nature’s strategies
Oxytocin/vasopressin receptors are typical examples of so-called G protein-coupled receptors – the most successful drug target class. The oxytocin and…
Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history
Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history. Autism researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute…
Research with life-saving potential for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Early recognition of deterioration in health can save lives. A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring…
Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys
Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys: A deficiency in vitamin D on the mother’s side…
Epilepsy treatment for people with learning disabilities
Launch of new guidance to improve epilepsy treatment for people with learning disabilities: RSM webinar: Tuesday 17 November, 10.00am to…