Tag: autism
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Autism Acceptance Month: Raising Awareness About The Spectrum Disorder
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Previously known as Autism Awareness Month, the transition to this new term aims to encourage acceptance and validation of individuals affected by autism. What is Autism? Also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism is a developmental disability. It is characterized by social skill challenges, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal…
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A Parents Guide To Living With Autism
As Ilana Gerschlowitz prepared for life with her husband as a newly-married couple, she did not expect to have autism knocking at their door. Her sons David, 20, and Aaron, 9, were both diagnosed with autism. At the time of David’s birth, Ilana worked as a lawyer and did years of research as to how…
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Bria Samoné Henderson Is The Newest Series Regular Added To The Good Doctor
Fans of The Good Doctor, will be pleased to hear that Bria Samoné Henderson is the newest series regular added to ABC’s popular show. Henderson was first introduced as a recurring guest Dr. Jordan Allen in Season 4’s third episode. Joining the “Newbies,” alongside Summer Brown’s Olivia Jackson and Brian Marc’s Enrique Guerin. Only Galvin…
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Raising A Grandchild With Autism
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The Ultimate Guide To The Mental Health Of Children, Adolescents, And Young Adults
If you are a parent or a guardian, it is mandatory to understand that just like adults, children, adolescents, and young adults also get affected by mental health issues. Their age or stage in life will determine the complexity of identifying or them talking about specific issues. This article is meant to shed some light…
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Worldwide Cannabis Affects The Quality Of Your Sperm
Worldwide cannabis products are rapidly flooding into every store. The perception of marijuana is changing entirely. But what are the consequences of this? Well, scientists believe that popular cannabis might not be so great for male fertility. In fact, regular marijuana use might lead to abnormal methylation of a gene associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).…