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Bill Gates Exclusive: I'm On The Autism Spectrum, It Never Goes Away
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told NDTV that were he a young boy growing up in today's world, he would "probably be diagnosed on the autism spectrum".
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At 16, Jiya Rai Becomes World's Youngest Para Swimmer To Cross English Channel
Ms Rai swam the English Channel from Abbot's Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in France in a time of 17 hours and 25 minutes between July 28 and 29, covering a distance of 34 kilometres.
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Delhi Court Allows Stem Cell Therapy For 2 Children Suffering From Autism
The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed two children suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.
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'Cheap Thrills' Singer Sia Reveals She Is On Autism Spectrum But "In Recovery"
Two years after misrepresenting people with autism in the film 'Music', singer-songwriter Sia revealed that she has been diagnosed with the condition herself.
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Supreme Court Notice To Centre On Plea By Aspirant With Learning Disability Seeking Admission In MBBS Course
Appearing for the petitioner, the advocate submitted that NMC has deprived MBBS aspirants having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Learning Disability from pursuing medical courses on the ground that at present there is no scale to assess their mental illness.
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Neuroscientists Unravel Link Between Individual Differences in Brain Anatomy and ASD Symptoms
A team of scientists from the Boston College have shed light on the differences in the behaviour of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its link with neuroanatomy, using artificial intelligence. Studies have earlier suggested that there might be no single set of neuroanatomical correlation that is common in all autistic people.
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Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment
The researchers studied the progress of tissues of the lab-grown brain and compared them against tissues from more typical TCF4 genes to identify the difference.
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Early Signs Of Autism And Parenting Tips For An Autistic Child
Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system, resulting in challenges with cognitive, emotional, social and physical health.
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Autism Pride Day 2021: The Importance Of Pride For People With Autism
Autism Pride Day 2021: Today is Autism Pride Day. One of the key aspects of the day is that autistic people participate in Autism Pride Day events on the day and families share their great success stories.
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World Disability Day 2020: Why There's A Need To Talk About Disability Today And Beyond
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: From physical disabilities and Cerebral Palsy, autism spectrum disorder, persons with disabilities comprise a staggering 2.68 crore people, or 2.21 percent of the population in India.
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
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Gene Editing Can Curb Autism Symptoms, Here's How
Scientists have found that editing a gene in the brain can help decrease the repetitive behaviours -- a symptom of autism spectrum disorders. The team is believed to be the first to successfully edit a causal gene for autism in the brain and diminish symptoms.
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Diabetes In Pregnant Women May Raise Autism Risk In Children: 6 Things You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the baby. Over 3 million women in India deal with gestational diabetes. Yet, there are a number of things about gestational diabetes which people still need to know.
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Grandparents' Exposure To This Plastic Chemical Could Up Autism Risk In Kids
Your exposure to a plastic chemical can affect the communications skills of your grandchildren, says a study over mice that found a link between early exposure to the chemical and the risk of autism.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Understanding The Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 2 is marked as World Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism affects communication, impacting speaking, gesturing and listening. The person may have limited interests or repeated behaviour. In India, 1 in 89 children suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder, s...
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Bill Gates Exclusive: I'm On The Autism Spectrum, It Never Goes Away
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told NDTV that were he a young boy growing up in today's world, he would "probably be diagnosed on the autism spectrum".
-
At 16, Jiya Rai Becomes World's Youngest Para Swimmer To Cross English Channel
Ms Rai swam the English Channel from Abbot's Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in France in a time of 17 hours and 25 minutes between July 28 and 29, covering a distance of 34 kilometres.
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Delhi Court Allows Stem Cell Therapy For 2 Children Suffering From Autism
The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed two children suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.
-
'Cheap Thrills' Singer Sia Reveals She Is On Autism Spectrum But "In Recovery"
Two years after misrepresenting people with autism in the film 'Music', singer-songwriter Sia revealed that she has been diagnosed with the condition herself.
-
Supreme Court Notice To Centre On Plea By Aspirant With Learning Disability Seeking Admission In MBBS Course
Appearing for the petitioner, the advocate submitted that NMC has deprived MBBS aspirants having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Learning Disability from pursuing medical courses on the ground that at present there is no scale to assess their mental illness.
-
Neuroscientists Unravel Link Between Individual Differences in Brain Anatomy and ASD Symptoms
A team of scientists from the Boston College have shed light on the differences in the behaviour of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its link with neuroanatomy, using artificial intelligence. Studies have earlier suggested that there might be no single set of neuroanatomical correlation that is common in all autistic people.
-
Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment
The researchers studied the progress of tissues of the lab-grown brain and compared them against tissues from more typical TCF4 genes to identify the difference.
-
Early Signs Of Autism And Parenting Tips For An Autistic Child
Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system, resulting in challenges with cognitive, emotional, social and physical health.
-
Autism Pride Day 2021: The Importance Of Pride For People With Autism
Autism Pride Day 2021: Today is Autism Pride Day. One of the key aspects of the day is that autistic people participate in Autism Pride Day events on the day and families share their great success stories.
-
World Disability Day 2020: Why There's A Need To Talk About Disability Today And Beyond
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities: From physical disabilities and Cerebral Palsy, autism spectrum disorder, persons with disabilities comprise a staggering 2.68 crore people, or 2.21 percent of the population in India.
-
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
-
Gene Editing Can Curb Autism Symptoms, Here's How
Scientists have found that editing a gene in the brain can help decrease the repetitive behaviours -- a symptom of autism spectrum disorders. The team is believed to be the first to successfully edit a causal gene for autism in the brain and diminish symptoms.
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Diabetes In Pregnant Women May Raise Autism Risk In Children: 6 Things You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the baby. Over 3 million women in India deal with gestational diabetes. Yet, there are a number of things about gestational diabetes which people still need to know.
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Grandparents' Exposure To This Plastic Chemical Could Up Autism Risk In Kids
Your exposure to a plastic chemical can affect the communications skills of your grandchildren, says a study over mice that found a link between early exposure to the chemical and the risk of autism.
-
World Autism Awareness Day: Understanding The Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 2 is marked as World Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about people with autism throughout the world. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism affects communication, impacting speaking, gesturing and listening. The person may have limited interests or repeated behaviour. In India, 1 in 89 children suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder, s...
