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4 min · Special NeedsState of Autism Acceptance Report in United States
Half of Americans want more accommodation for the autistic community, yet less than a third would trust someone with autism in a professional setting. New research uncovers the disconnect between autism awareness and actual integration into…
3 min · Special NeedsAre Genetic Factors Effective in Autism?
When we look at the prevalence of autism among boys and girls, boys are 4.2 times more likely to have autism than girls. It is also observed that in children with autism, girls with autism have more language and cognitive problems than…
2 min · Special EducationSpeech and Language Impairments
Children begin to develop speech and language from birth until around 5 years of age. Children who present difficulties or delays in speech or language acquisition may have a more serious problem that falls under the umbrella of a language…
2 min · Special EducationAre Children with ADD or ADHD Eligible for Special Education?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) presents in around 3-5% of school-aged children. While those with mild symptoms may learn to adapt to the regular classroom without a special education plan…
3 min · Special NeedsAggressive Behavior in Children with Autism
Aggression and temper tantrums seen in autism are common between ages of 2 and 5 and are the most challenging behavior situations for parents with autistic children. In the aggression accompanied by autism, the child may harm himself or…
2 min · Special NeedsCan autism really be detected in babies?
Autism spectrum disorder has a pretty different definition than what people perceive. This disorder, which can be described as neurodevelopmental disorder, is inborn. For this reason, autism in babies may be experienced. Yet, a certain…
3 min · Special NeedsGender Differences in Autism
The exact cause of autism is not known. It is not correct to say that there is only one reason. Medical research shows that autism can be caused by many different factors. Some genetic diseases are also considered to be the cause of autism…
1 min · Technology80% Discount - Autism Acceptance
April is Autism Acceptance Month, during April rather than just appreciating autism and increasing awareness, taking action and including people with autism into society are crucial. In this regard, it is our mission to take an action and…
2 min · Special EducationThe Difference Between Autism and Learning Disabilities
In autism, individuals have different symptoms such as difficulties in communication, problems in perception, impairment in learning, speech difficulties, inability to understand emotions, unresponsiveness to events, problems in physical…
5 min · Special NeedsSensory Overload in Autism: Sensitivity Differences
In individuals with autism, extreme (hyper) or low (hypo) sensory overload issues is one of the most common problems. Their senses seem to be acutely working or not working at all. People with autism are often involved in inflexible…
