Uganda: Empowering Children With Autism Through Inclusion

For a long time they were seen as a restriction, but today autism, tourette or ADHD are regarded by many as an enrichment. But what does this look like in everyday working life?

Uganda: Empowering Children With Autism Through Inclusion

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that affects millions of children worldwide. Characterised by challenges in communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it manifests differently in each individual. While some children with autism may struggle with verbal communication, others may exhibit exceptional abilities in problem-sol…

Many Medical Schools Lacking Crucial Education on Autism

Research suggests physicians feel largely unequipped to care for patients with autism, contributing to major health disparities, but change is here. Medscape Medical News

What Is High-Functioning Autism? - Child Mind Institute

High-functioning autism is a term sometimes used to refer to autistic people with an average-to-high IQ and low support needs. The flip side of this is low-functioning autism, which may refer to an autistic person whose daily life is severely impacted. But high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism are not official diagnoses, and experts prefer that these outdated terms not be used as they find them misleading and, often, offensive. Auti…

Miriam noticed early on that there was something different about her children's gaze. Several of them also had developmental abnormalities, which led to a quick diagnosis: "Their gaze wasn't like their siblings'." Andrés and Pablo are twins, now 8 years old, and before they turned two they were diagnosed with a type of autism. The youngest, with grade 3, is the one with the most special needs, mainly in communication. His twin brother has a grad…

Explore Medical Cannabis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, behaviour, and social interaction. The severity and presentation of symptoms vary from person to person, with some individuals requiring significant daily support while many others live independently. One in 132 individuals globally are estimated to live with ASD, and the number of diagnoses is […] The post Exploring Medical Cannabis for ASD appeared fir…