Autistic people's brain cells develop differently from typical individuals: Study
iPSCs retain the genetic identity of the person from which they came and the cells re-start their development as it would have happened in the womb, providing a window into that person`s brain development.
Aug 25, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Girls' camouflage skills may delay autism diagnosis
The findings add to the growing evidence that girls with autism may show symptoms differently than boys and that some of the social difficulties experienced by females with autism may be masked during clinical assessments.
Autistic people with psychosis at greater risk of attempting suicide
The more autism traits people with psychosis had, the lonelier and more hopeless they felt and were more likely to think about suicide.
Dec 14, 2017, 13:08 PM IST
Autistic people more prone to suicides
People with autism feel shunned by society and are depressed.
Oct 28, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
Autistic females face greater difficulty with daily tasks
The findings showed that girls were struggling more with these independence skills of executive function including the ability to make a plan, get organised, and follow through on the plan as needed-and adaptive skills-ability to perform basic daily tasks like getting up and dressed or making small talk.
Jul 16, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Autism institute to be set up in Kerala
Founding CEO of Technopark and founder director of National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), G. Vijayaraghavan will be heading the Center for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) which will open in September.
Jul 14, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Suicide rates among people with autism on rise
According to a recent study, suicide rates among autism patients have reached `worryingly` high levels.
May 25, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Aggression and autism have this thing in common – Know what!
The smaller the brain stem, the greater the likelihood of aggression in children, with autism.
Feb 11, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Autistic people make more logical decisions!
Among people who did not have autism, those most 'in touch' with their internal sensations, and who also had good emotional awareness, were most susceptible to the Framing Effect.
Oct 13, 2016, 14:37 PM IST
