Image taken from twitter Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Paddy Considine – In an interview with The Observer newspaper, actor Paddy Considine, discusses why he feels he is not a very good actor in some of his films and excels at his craft in others. This British actor, as the Observer also claims, ...
By Laurel Joss
The debate regarding a possible link between vaccines and autism took a surprising turn when Dr. William Thompson issued a statement admitting that evidence suggesting that African-American children who received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot prior the age of 36 months were 340% more likely to receive an ...
Unfortunately autistic people are often the target of bullying throughout their lives. Obviously anybody can be bullied at any time, but there does seem to be something particular about people with autism that makes them an inviting target for bullies. This article will look at a few possible reasons as ...
There is an old proverb that says “no good deed goes unpunished”. You’re settled into your job, and you’ve scored a few victories. Great! Your hard work and great results have resulted in an increase in the scope of your responsibilities. But you still only have a finite amount of time ...
By Laurel Joss
Fragile X is a genetic disorder that causes cognitive disabilities, seizures, speech delays, anxiety, and autistic-like behaviors. It is a form of autism that has a clear genetic link – a mutation on the X chromosome that halts the production of a protein that is essential for brain development. It ...
By ADN
Los Angeles — She is highly successful in the film industry and her popularity around the world is undeniable— but not many are aware that behind all the smiles and the Hollywood glamour is a person who has been dealing with a developmental disorder called dyslexia. Jennifer Aniston said that growing ...
By Laurel Joss
Many parents and relatives of children with autism report struggling with issues similar to those faced by their loved-one, on a smaller scale. It is not uncommon to find patterns of social anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or rigid thinking in family members who are not clinically diagnosed with autism or a ...
Some people with autism cite their strong sense of justice as one of the most positive features of their autism. It would be silly to say that having a strong sense of justice is a purely autistic trait; upbringing, life-experiences, and personality all have parts to play. But how might ...
By Shân Ellis
At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioural and communication therapy, ...
By Contributor
It is with great difficulty that I write these words. I have to resist the urge to pick up my pencil and shoelaces and twiddle. This is what I call the autistic self-stimulatory behavior that I’m compelled to do for hours on end. I rock back and forth and shake these ...
Image taken from the Assistance Dogs International Facebook page Over the last several years research and anecdotal stories show that a dog can significantly improve the quality of life of an autistic child. This has caused a surge in interest and has unfortunately also created a surge in providers who ...
By Contributor
CC BY-NC-ND by Mystic Soul Fan Art With the recent confirmation that The Big Bang Theory will be starting Season 7, the big speculation is “What is Penny’s last name?” However, since it first aired in September 2007 on CBS, viewers have questioned whether or not Sheldon (Jim Parsons) is meant to ...
By ADN
CC BY-NC-ND by Jonathan_W (@whatie) Two weeks ago, Autism Daily News began our report on two programs that help autism children communicate using photography. We followed this up with a closer looked at five affordable cameras that have received good reviews. We wanted to re-evaluate them for use by those ...
By Laurel Joss
Any parent of a child with special-needs knows that working with the school system can be stressful. Some school districts are more willing than others to make accommodations, and many parents simply do not have the time or energy to research the laws or fight for their rights. Special education ...
By Contributor
Editor’s Note: Understanding, perspectives and language change over time. Individuals on the spectrum have been writing about their experience of autism for many years… often unheard. When Michael approached us to reprint an article that he wrote 15 years ago for Autism Awareness Month, Autism Daily Newscast gladly agreed to share his ...
By ADN
Perth, Australia – A new study shows that playing classic music may help calm and reduce stress for children on the spectrum. The study was conducted at Curtin University by Jeremy Marriott for his doctoral research project. World renowned pianist David Helfgott was asked to help choose the classic music ...
By ADN
New York, NY – A new bill that will require over 1000 public schools throughout New York State to install door alarm systems in order to protect special needs students has been passed. The legislation, named Avonte’s Law, was initially introduced by both city council member Robert Cornegy Jr. and ...
By Contributor
CC BY-NC-ND by KOREA.NET – Official page of the Republic of Korea According to a recent study, the prevalence of autism amongst children in South Korea is estimated to be 2.64% of the population of school age children. This can be defined as a high figure from a medical-social perspective, ...
By ADN
When Susan Boyle disclosed her recent diagnosis of Asperger’s newspapers around the world picked up on the story and the story spread like wild fire. Both Daryl Hannah and Dan Aykroyd , writer, producer and star of the popular “Ghostbusters” movie series also recently “revealed” their asperger diagnosis, or did they? As ...
By Shân Ellis
A troubled young man who shot six U.C. Santa Barbara students and injured 13 bystanders shortly before killing himself has once again been highlighted in a negative media light because he allegdly had Asperger’s Syndrome. Elliot Rodger was 22, and filled his Youtube page with strange and bizarre videos of his ...
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