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A suggested framework for navigating employment on individuals with ASD

Blog Stem Cell04/07/20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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…

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…

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

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among children

Blog Stem Cell05/06/20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Until a few years ago the average of a baby with autism was one out of every 150 live births, but currently it is one for every 100 births and the percentage is increasing with both the problem and solution unknown for what originates this disorder.This was reported by Margarita Lopez Macías, a specialist in…

Stem cell therapy in cerebral palsy

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Cerebral palsy affects approximately two in every thousand children in Europe and is the most common physical disability in childhood. It produces a wide range of physical symptoms, including difficulty walking and coordinating movements.Cerebral palsy describes a group of physical and mental disabilities caused by damage to a child's developing brain during pregnancy or shortly…

Autism can be diagnosed with precision at 14 months

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An investigation by the University of California, San Diego, has concluded that the diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) at 14 months of age of the child can be considered consistent and valid.This research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics is based on the idea that ASD originates in the fetal stage, towards the first…

Fundamental symptoms of autism

Blog Stem Cell10/04/20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological disorder of development that already manifests itself during the first three years of life and that will last throughout the life cycle.The fundamental symptoms of autism are two: • Persistent deficiencies in communication and social interaction. • Restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities.The indications that may be…

Using stem cell therapy in children with autistic spectrum disorder

Blog Stem Cell03/07/20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A research protocol of the Hematology Service of the University Hospital in which stem cells are treated with children with autism spectrum could change the course of their disorder."The struggle of the parents and the patient is great, we can all do our bit," says the hematologist Consuelo Mancias, commemorating the World Day of Autism…