Autism is a complex developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is estimated that autism affects around 1 in 54 children in the United States alone, and the prevalence of the disorder is increasing globally. World Autism Awareness Day is an international day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of autism. ThisContinue reading “World Autism Awareness Day”
Category Archives: Autism
Autism in Asia: Early Start Denver Model in Taiwan
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes atypical development in children’s social communication and social interaction. More than 30% of children with ASD are incapable of communicating through speech, struggle to comprehend language and may never acquire functional speech. The typical symptoms of ASD include: They may even resort to violent tantrumsContinue reading “Autism in Asia: Early Start Denver Model in Taiwan“
Autism in Asia: Parent Peer Coaching Program in Mongolia
The WHO estimates that 1 in 100 children have autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, some studies reveal that numbers may be noticeably higher because there is little clarity about the prevalence of autism in low- and middle-income nations. Children with this neurological and developmental disorder usually have communication and social interaction challenges, haveContinue reading “Autism in Asia: Parent Peer Coaching Program in Mongolia”
Autism in Asia: Impact of Parents’ Discrimination on Children’s Symptoms in Hong Kong
In a recent Household Survey conducted in 2019 – 2020, the Census and Statistics Department in Hong Kong estimated that 1.4% of its local children under 15 years old have ASD. The numbers are close to the worldwide prevalence rate of 1%. Despite efforts to create an inclusive school environment, there is still much stigmaContinue reading “Autism in Asia: Impact of Parents’ Discrimination on Children’s Symptoms in Hong Kong“
Autism in Asia: Parent Training Program in China
An extensive population census by the National Bureau of Statistics of China in 2021 found that 1% of its children (approximately 3.1 million) have autism. Even though records of the symptoms of autism (speech delay, “muddle-headedness”) were found in China as early as the seventh century, autism was not recognised or acknowledged until 1982. DueContinue reading “Autism in Asia: Parent Training Program in China”
Understanding Children With ASD: Food and Nutrition Matters
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects the social communication of a person, involves repetitive interests and behaviours, and impacts sensory functioning. Children with ASD may also have restricted interests and struggle with sensory sensitivity. In addition, they may also experience anxiety, attention deficits, and depression. Due to the complexity andContinue reading “Understanding Children With ASD: Food and Nutrition Matters“
Understanding Children With ASD: How Face Perception Affects Social Skills
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“
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”