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A suggested framework for navigating employment on individuals with ASD

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A recent article published at the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, by Yael Goldfarb, Eynat Gal (Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel) and Ofer Golan (Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel) notes that, for persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), successfully having a job “poses a central challenge upon entering adulthood”, since employment…

Unwanted DNA: probable cause for autism?

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Scientists from the Simons Foundation, a private foundation based in New York City, propose that a new cause of autism could be found in 'junk' DNA. Which relates the neurodevelopmental condition to mutations in the non-coding regions of the human genome, according to the study “Whole-genome deep-learning analysis identifies contribution of noncoding mutations to autism…

Microrobots for stem cell transplantation

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Researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea have created a microrobot that can deliver accurately therapeutic cells to specific parts of the brain. This magnetic microrobot were developed for three-dimensional culture and the precise delivery of stem cells in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo. Such a development may…

CP-Walker 2.0: Exoskeleton for PC patient´s mobility

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A hospital in Madrid, Spain, presented on July 3 a pediatric exoskeleton whose intention is to assist in the mobility of children with cerebral palsy. One of the innovations of the device is that it has a helmet that obeys the brain stimulation of patients when they start walking. The so-called CP-Walker 2.0 exoskeleton is…

DRA. ILLEANA VELASCO RUIZ: CHANGING SOCIETY THROUGH HEMATOLOGY

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Ileana Velasco Ruiz, MD, aims to carry out her personal fulfillment through the exercise of a responsible and humane medical practice for the good of society. With this goal in mind, she now works in a prestigious hospital, exercising her subspecialty as a pediatric hematologist, as an invaluable element of Dr. Consuelo Mancias-Guerra’s medical team.…

MiRo Robot: its potential as a therapeutic tool for children diagnosed with autism

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Researchers Maria Panagiotidi, of the Department of Psychology in the School of Health and Society (University of Salford), Simon Wilson, of the Sheffield Robotics and Department of Computer Science (University of Salford), and Tony Prescott, from the School of Ysgol Y Deri, presented a study which explores the potential of Robot- assisted therapy for children…

Hiki, helping people with ASD in finding love

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Hiki is a new dating app that is aimed at the people who identify as being on the autistic spectrum. The app is intended for both dating and developing platonic friendships can disclose their diagnosis or not. While they must be 18 or older, the app is LGBT-friendly and available for both iOS and Android.…

Early signs of autism

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In a recent article by Walaa Ali, he interviews Professor of psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine, in Ain Shams University, who talks about the signs of autism every parent must know about. In this sense, Sheikh explicated the major signs to be aware from the age of 1 to 2 years. This is what…

Zinc supplementation helps ASD: a study finds

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Researchers from several institutions, carried out a study to elucidate the role of zinc (Zn) supplementation on the plasma concentration and gene expression, as well as the effects on cognitive-motor performance, in a cohort of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results obtained in the study assessed the fundamental role of Zn and its…

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has a new program for kids with ASD

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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is breaking barriers for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Its school of music is launching a new class, tailored to those with sensory issues.

Using machine learning to speed autism diagnosis

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Researchers at Duke University are using Machine Learning to create a faster, less expensive, more reliable, and more accessible system to screen children early for ASD. We invite you to see the video on which Geri Dawson and Guillermo Sapiro explain the research: https://today.duke.edu/2019/07/speeding-autism-diagnosis-improving-outcomes-using-machine-learning

Theoretical neuroscientist builds a face and expression recognition system for Google Glass

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Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, has focused her professional career on exploring ways to use tech to maximize human potential. But when her son was diagnosed with autism, she worked to build a face- and expression-recognition system for Google Glass designed to interpret others’ facial expressions in real-time. In this mesmerizing Quartz essay, she gives…