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Our Media Watch initiative aims to improve accuracy in portrayals of autism intervention in the media based on the current state of the science. Check out the Media Watch letters archived on our website: #WebsiteWednesdays #Autism #AutismTreatment #Autismo #BestPractice #Evidencebased #Evidencebasedtreatment #MediaWatch #Pseudoscience #Science #ScienceinAutism #Sciencebased #Sciencebasedtreatment #Showmethedata #StandWithScience https://lnkd.in/gSeX59q2

The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) has released its 2022 Summary of Advances in Autism Research. It features the top 20 research advances in autism biomedical and services research identified by the IACC, offering insights into issues such as early screening approaches, brain differences linked to social communication in autism, vocational outcomes, and disparities in prevalence of co-occurring health conditions in autistic people from different racial and ethnic groups. Check out the full publication and the easy-read version here: https://lnkd.in/gezEVnXN #autism #autismresearch

What is Selective Amnesia? Check out the full video, Uncovering the Memory Mystery - Selective Amnesia & Autism, on my YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gewEmWhF

As technology advances, I hope that more voices like Murray's inform the #neurodivergence movement which has been limited to date primarily by those who have language abilities. In my clinical experience, so many autistic children or children with neurodevelopmental disabilities are underestimated. I know that early understanding of neurodevelopment can have a profound change on how we can support these children and drastically improve their quality of life which is why the work we are doing Cognoa is so important. #earlyiseverything https://lnkd.in/gJdGmbD3

Upcoming issues of Science in Autism Treatment will address important topics such as the treatment of Retts, the role of special education teachers on the treatment team, a discussion of concerns about ABA therapy, and a treatment summary of LEGO therapy, as well as Facilitated Communication. Don’t miss out, subscribe here for free: https://lnkd.in/dZzvzj4 To see the January 2024 issue of Science in Autism Treatment, please visit https://lnkd.in/gDJrraec #Asatonline #Autism #AutismTreatment #Autismo #Science #ScienceMatters #StandWithScience

https://lnkd.in/ec3YtW6N Dr. Mary Jones is back to discuss stigma and bias in the autism diagnosis process with people of color. Dr. Mary contributes to our new book on this important topic!

Watched this newly released podcast by Andrew Huberman last night - Dr. Karen Parker: The Causes & Treatments for Autism Really interesting watch talking about some interesting research being done in this area of science - the biological basis of autism. My Key Takeouts & Reflections: 1. There is still a wide array of funding challenges that prevents quality research being done that could potentially benefit the Autistic community. 2. The diversity of differences that exist within the autistic experience (the spectrum is not horizonal) and challenges to test for individual genetic make-up, prevents us from having a simple pharmaceutical solution to the real challenges that some autistic people face when trying to integrate into neurotypical environments - e.g. social cognition, emotional regulation, anxiety & sensory issues. 3. I got scared about their discussion about Oxytocin because of the archaic & outdated argument that autism was the result of lack of mother & child bonding - but what I understand they are saying is that the deficit of hormones such as Oxytocin & Vasopressin could chemically be contributing to a particular style of social behaviour. It helps us understand the underlying biological factors contributing to certain behaviours & why behavioural interventions without considering the chemistry are likely to be unhelpful. However, when their conversation referred to autistic traits as 'impairments' or defects I felt a bit uncomfortable. But very interesting research, none the less. I even listened to this one, beginning to end! https://lnkd.in/dU2twG-E #neurodiversity #neuroinclusion #TheAUsomemummascommunity

I look forward to attending this! Always looking to digest more and relevant information for our condition. #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance

Free Event - "Breaking Away from Past Generational Concepts of Autism" Date: Tue, Apr 16 • 1:00 PM GMT+01:00 Moving Away from Diagnostic Labels to Discuss Neuro-Trait Interaction In this dissemination talk I discuss how the mainstream understanding of autism is inherited from past generational concepts, many of which are not conducive to current clinical and community insights and how a neuro-trait interaction approach may support a more representative understanding of autism across research and practice. Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community, Jess x x

Posted @withregram • @pandastree_blackdsuk Autism Awareness Week 2024 - Key strategies It is important that once a dual diagnosis is confirmed, there is some form of post-diagnostic support put in place, e.g. learning for parents, siblings, the YP themselves. Access to services to help with the educational environment - such as an outreach teacher and other ASC services are signposted; the introduction of routine and maintaining routine, something we often do with people with DS, so there is structure and predictability is implemented - key for adulthood. Keep observing for new behaviours so you can consider when or if modifications are required. It will take some time, but as with those with just a T21 diagnosis, in the long term it will become second nature and despite the difficulties, the possibilities for those with a dual diagnosis can be supported so individuals can reach their full potential. @simonesoasis @Tonye_f @T21alchemy @blacksenmamas_uk @jaxwithoutalabel @diff_ability #worldautismawarenessday #autismawarenss #autismacceptance #ASC #ASD #T21 #Downsyndromeawareness #dualdiagnosis #austismanddownsyndromeawarness #Trisomy21 #blackdownsyndrome #blackASC