Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder that affects brain development and behaviour. It is believed to affect 1% to 2% of the general population, and its symptoms can appear as early as infancy or toddlerhood. Children with ASD may display atypical behaviours and patterns of restricted interest, and one of theContinue reading “Understanding Children With ASD: How Face Perception Affects Social Skills“
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Understanding Children With ASD: How Music Affects Speech
Children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have atypical development in social communication and social interaction and display restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours. Its symptoms are typically observable in early childhood and vary in severity; every child experiences the neurodevelopmental disorder differently. Speech and communication difficulties are one of the primary diagnostic features of ASD.Continue reading “Understanding Children With ASD: How Music Affects Speech“
Understanding Children with ASD: Benefits of Exercise on Sleep and Behaviour
Autism is a neurological and developmental condition marked by difficulties in communication and interacting with others, having restricted interests, and displaying repetitive speech and behaviours. People with Autism may also have medical conditions like gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or experience other issues like sensory sensitivity, anxiety, depression, and attention deficits. Although it can be diagnosed atContinue reading “Understanding Children with ASD: Benefits of Exercise on Sleep and Behaviour”
Free Webinar: Practical Approaches to Theoretical Novelty and Native Theorizing
Social science researchers and instructors were in for a treat at the Enhance Research IMPACT: Practical Approaches to Theoretical Novelty and Native Theorizing webinar. Held last 30 June 2022, the free online seminar benefited those who find it challenging to generate theoretical novelties and get published in top international journals. Two author-editor speakers served asContinue reading “Free Webinar: Practical Approaches to Theoretical Novelty and Native Theorizing”
:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::
Launch of BookBridge (left): Associate Professor Shinya Okuda from the Department of Architecture at the NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE); Head of the Department of Architecture at CDE Professor Ho Puay Peng; Mrs Lee Cheng Ean; and CDE’s Professor Lam Khee Poh. Picture Credit: NUS An Interview with Mrs Lee Cheng Ean, ImmediateContinue reading “:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::”
Mental Health Awareness Month
As we move into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic with some improvements in the situation, we must not forget the paramount importance of raising awareness for mental health and maintaining mental wellness in our daily lives. Since the start of the pandemic, the topic of mental health has not only become increasingly importantContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Month”
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Jayshree next to the memorial sculpture of Eddie Koiki Mabo after whom the JCU Townsville Library is named “… journey towards meaningful reconciliation within Australia will be ongoing into the distant future” In conjunction with National Librarian Day, for our Dialogue with a Librarian Series, we are honoured to feature Ms Jayshree Mamtora, Manager, ScholarlyContinue reading “:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::”
It’s International Doctor’s Day!
On this day, we dedicate ourselves to celebrating, saluting and showing appreciation to doctors for all their incredible hard work and dedication. More than just medical specialists and healers; doctors are individuals who have devoted their lives on the pursuit of helping others, like you and me. Join us this International Doctor’s Day, as weContinue reading “It’s International Doctor’s Day!”
This International Women’s Day, Let’s #BreakTheBias
Today is not your average day, it’s a day we’ve specially set aside to take a moment to take a pause to reflect and celebrate the tremendous commitment, courage, and power of women all over the world, from all works of life. Today is International Women’s Day, and this year we #BreakTheBias. As a workplaceContinue reading “This International Women’s Day, Let’s #BreakTheBias”
:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::
“… learning the art of not giving advice, instead, asking questions” Dipti Vora, Subject Librarian at Unitec Institute of Technology. Her professional interests are health research, Open Education Resources and use of Social Media in research. Librarians are an integral part of campus life, be it online or offline. Their reassuring presence is what anchorContinue reading “:: Dialogue with a Librarian Series ::”