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How Communication Is Impacted By Autism
Communication is one of the primary difficulties that those with autism struggle with. In particularly extreme cases, those with autism may find themselves unable or unwilling to communicate at all. Obviously, this can get in the way of...
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Fruit Flies Used to Help Autism
The human brain is one of the last great mysteries. There are so many things we need to learn about it to help us treat diseases like parkinson's, alzheimer's, and autism. The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies...
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Finding a New Perspective: Is Asperger's Actually a...
People with Asperger Syndrome see the world in a different light. Take a look at everything around you, and then try and look at it with a completely different way of thinking. Shapes take on new meaning the most miniscule detail stands...
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Discovering The Realities Surrounding Autism and Really...
The discussion surrounding autism is continually gaining momentum. Doctors and Scientists learn more each day about the disorder, and people are talking about the struggles their autistic children face. However, one of the cons of having...
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Can Video Games Be Beneficial For Those With Down Syndrome?
Recent studies and experiments have found that video games may have a number of applications that we have never considered before, especially in the fields of education and helping those with disabilities. For example, in a number of...
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Can Autism Actually Be an Asset?
Autism can vary widely from severe, such as the inability to speak or communicate ideas to mild where they have the ability to interact with others, but are still socially awkward. Many parents wonder if their children that have...
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Reaction of Student With Down Syndrome When Accepted Into...
In most ways, Noah Van Vooren is just like any high school student. He plays on the football team and loves it, he has lots of friends, and he has been waiting anxiously for a letter of acceptance or rejection from the college he applied...
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Men Who Dress Like Dolls: The Double Life
I can imagine it, yeah. During your normal day, you are a middle aged man blending in with the other "Average Joes" going about your day as if you were any other person. But on those days when no one's home, no one's around, you powder...
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How To Help Obese Children Caused by Sexual Abuse
The secrecy of sexual abuse keeps child victims alone, quiet, and self-soothing, In the case of a girl with obesity, most likely food has become her comfort. The complications that come about from trauma associated with sexual abuse...
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