Tag: Autism
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High Tea for Carers: Celebrating Worth and Support Today
Honoring Carers with a Free High Tea Caring for a loved one who cannot care for themselves is a demanding, ongoing commitment. To recognize and thank those who dedicate themselves to others, the Autism Community Network (ACN) is hosting a free high tea for carers on October 16. The event is a warm invitation to…
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A High Tea to Honor Carers: ACN Celebrates Endless Dedication
Honoring Carers with a Free High Tea In a gesture of gratitude for those who tirelessly care for loved ones who cannot care for themselves, the Autism Community Network (ACN) is hosting a free high tea on October 16. The event aims to acknowledge the dedication, resilience, and daily sacrifices of carers who balance care…
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Honoring Carers: ACN Hosts Free High Tea to Celebrate Their Worth
About the Event During National Carers Week, the Autism Community Network (ACN) is hosting a free high tea for carers on October 16 to celebrate the dedication and resilience of individuals who provide unpaid care for loved ones with autism. The event aims to recognize carers’ efforts, offer a moment of respite, and connect attendees…
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Autism Is Not a Single Condition: Scientists Map a Complex Spectrum
Autism Is Not a Single Condition For decades, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been discussed as a single condition with a single cause. That view has long been outdated. Scientists now widely agree that autism is a complex, heterogeneous set of neurodevelopmental differences. This shift in understanding has profound implications for research, diagnosis, education, and…
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Autism Isn’t a Single Condition: Scientists Explain Causes
Autism Is Not a Single Condition For years, autism has often been treated as a single diagnosis with a single cause. Recent research, however, reinforces a more nuanced picture: autism is a spectrum with multiple forms and a mosaic of contributing factors. This shift matters not only for scientists but for families seeking explanations, services,…
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Autism Isn’t a Single Condition: Scientists Explain
Autism Is Not a Single Condition For decades, autism has often been treated as a single diagnosis with a single cause. A growing body of research now argues otherwise: autism is a spectrum of conditions with multiple roots. Scientists across neuroscience, genetics, and psychology emphasize that there is no one culprit that explains all cases.…
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The Hidden Burden: Motherhood, Misinformation, and the Guilt Society Tries to Hide
The Unequal Burden of Grief Across the world, motherhood is often framed as a haven of care and protection. Yet for many women, it becomes a lifelong trial of guilt and doubt when tragedy strikes or when public discourse paints uncertain, sometimes harmful pictures of what they should or should not do. A recent UNICEF…
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Bridging the Digital Health Gap for Autism Care in China: Regional Use and Demand
Background and Rationale Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting quality of life. In China, ASD prevalence is rising, underscoring the need for scalable, early, evidence‑based interventions. Digital health technologies offer potential to accelerate screening, streamline diagnostics, and deliver home based and clinic based rehabilitation. However, adoption varies by region and professional…
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Gulshan Autism Centre Assault: Worker Fired Over Child Abuse
What happened and the immediate response A disturbing incident at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) in Karachi has prompted an immediate disciplinary response. An assistant identified as Safia Naz was dismissed after CCTV footage circulated showing her allegedly hitting a boy aged between 10 and 12 years in a classroom shared with…
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Late-diagnosed autism may be a different form, study finds
New evidence on late-diagnosed autism PARIS — A large international study published in Nature suggests that autism diagnosed later in life could be a distinct form of the condition, different from autism identified in early childhood. The research, carried out by scientists from Denmark, the United States and other countries, focused on whether cases diagnosed…