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World Autism Awareness Day: Let's pledge to accept them and show support

‘If they cannot learn what we teach, let’s teach them the way they learn.’ The World has united to celebrate the diversity. On April 2, the World Autism Awareness Day was observed to create awareness about autistic persons and acceptance of their presence. While a normal baby smiles if someone looks at him/her, tries to […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
World Autism Day members of Bharat Scouts and Guides on a campaign march across Patha Utsav
Patha Utsav Highlights Mental Health Issues

Bhubaneswar: In an attempt to spread awareness on mental illness disorder, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday observed ‘Patha Utsav’ highlighting the psychiatric and traumatic issues afflicting the ‘stressed’ urban dwellers. We observed today’s ‘Patha Utsav’ in a different way as it coincided with worldwide observance of international Autism day. An awareness campaign was launched […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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Kids with autism 50% more likely to be obese: Study

New York: Children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up to 50 per cent more likely to be overweight or obese compared with the general population, a study says. Among children with ASD, those with a higher degree of impairment and more severe symptoms were at even greater risk of developing obesity […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Prenatal Tdap vaccination does not increase autism risk: Study

New York: Administering Tdap vaccination — tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis — to pregnant women may not increase children’s risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, claims a study of more than 80,000 children born. The study showed that the autism spectrum disorder rate in children was 1.5 per cent in the maternal Tdap vaccinated group and […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
World Autism Day members of Bharat Scouts and Guides on a campaign march across Patha Utsav
Fertility treatments may up autism risk in children

Jerusalem: Be cautious while planning fertility treatment as it may increase the risk of autism in your child, a new study has found. The researchers found that the odds of having a child on the autistic spectrum for those who underwent fertility treatments were 1.5 times higher than those who opted out of it, in […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Women's Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may increase risk of autism in newborns

London: Children born to women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may be more likely to develop autism, according to a study. PCOS is a condition caused by high testosterone which results in delayed onset of puberty, irregular menstrual cycles, and excess bodily hair. Previous studies had shown that autistic children have elevated levels of “sex […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Prolonged paracetamol use in pregnancy may up autism risk

New York: Long-term use of paracetamol during pregnancy is associated with the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), a study has found. Previous studies showed that long-term administration of low doses of paracetamol also known as acetaminophen may affect the development of the fetal nervous system. […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Autism, schizophrenia share gene activity in brain

New York: Researchers have found that certain psychiatric disorders like autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share some physical characteristics at the molecular level, specifically, patterns of gene expression in the brain. The findings, published in the journal Science, raise hope for better diagnosis and therapies for people with major psychiatric disorders. “These findings provide a […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Video games may improve posture in autistic kids

New York: Children who suffer from autism often have difficulty in maintaining a normal posture and position. But video games might help these children and enable them to improve their balance. Autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication and restricted and repetitive behaviour. The study, published […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Autism people more prone to suicide

London: Persons with traits of autism are more likely to end their lives then the normal persons as they feel neglected by the society and always remain depressed, researches said. However, study says promotion of social inclusion and independence could save lives. “This is a shocking wake-up call for society. When a significant section of […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Bacterial infection in pregnancy may up autism risk in kids

New York: Babies born to mothers who experience a bacterial infection severe enough to require hospitalisation during pregnancy may be at higher risk of developing autism, a study has found. The study, conducted on mice, revealed that the composition of bacterial populations in the mother’s digestive tract can influence whether maternal infection leads to repetitive behaviour […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Google Glass can help people with autism

New York: A few enhancements and a piece of software will make the eye-wearable device Google Glass ready to help people with autism, media reported. Autism, a developmental disability, is known to cause communication and behavioural challenges. This software has been designed to help those with autism make eye contact, engage in conversations and more […]

  • Saturday, 26 June 2021
Human trial to assess efficacy of autism drug treatment

New York: A clinical trial to investigate the safety and efficacy of a drug therapy for autism has been launched in the US, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has said in a statement. The phase 1 clinical trial, which is recruiting 20 participants, will evaluate suramin a century-old drug still used for […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Dietary supplements may harm kids with autism

Washington: Researchers have shown that dietary supplements are not good for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as it may result in both insufficient and excessive nutrients. As such children are picky eaters, sometimes parents of children with ASD try nutritional supplements and dietary regimens such as gluten-free and casein-free (GFCF) diets without professional supervision. […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Autistic children more likely to face maltreatment, claims study

New York: Parents, take note. If your child is suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) then you have to be more cautious, as a new study has suggested they are more likely to face maltreatment than normal children. The study, published is the journal Autism, found that children with ASD were nearly 2.5 times more […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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