A great way to commemorate Mental Health Month is by generating creative ideas and encouraging those around you to do the same
Children with autism become adults who need skills development and other opportunities, says an autism research and education centre
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Let’s make April the month of being aware of autism – And accepting what that entails
People with autism spectrum disorder are vulnerable but they are stigmatised and education for them is not inclusive
Children are displaying unusual behaviour as a consequence of the Covid-19 clampdown
The parent of two boys, Chulayo Thapelo Mthembu writes about the family’s experience of one son returning to school when they reopened on Monday
Unlike most facilities that cater to adults with special needs, APP Autism provides support and variety
A new centre offers hope to families needing support for children with special needs
Autistic children experience the world differently, but this doesn’t stop them from learning.
Dembe Ndou learned to play piano in no time at all, but simply chatting is a complex challenge.
Fear and loathing of autism is bad enough, but violence is simply intolerable in a civilised society.
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Software companies and a specialist placement organisation based in Denmark are pioneering a new approach to recruiting people with autism.
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As the fallout regarding misinformation about vaccines and antiretrovirals shows, words can kill.
The disorder is often misunderstood and sufferers become subjects of abuse.
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British scientists say teaching autistic children to "talk things through" in their heads might help them solve tricky day-to-day tasks.
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The pattern of brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is markedly different from that of children without the condition.
A new study suggests a genetic link that could lead to early detection and better treatment.
Babies born just one or two weeks before their 40-week gestation due date are more likely to develop learning difficulties such as autism or dyslexia.
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The <i>Lancet</i> has formally retracted a paper that caused an international battle over links between childhood vaccine MMR and autism.
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For Ernie Els, last year’s Honda Classic was filled with significance. It wasn’t a major and didn’t come after some epic duel with Tiger Woods.
Are dissenting parents putting other children — and communities — at risk? Nechama Brodie reports
John LeSieur is in the software business, so he took particular interest when computers seemed mostly useless to his six-year-old grandson, Zackary.