All posts by Living Autism

Social Streams 2015-11-13

13th of November 2015 11:45 AM

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A couple of months after we’ve finally settled down in our new home, an exciting development came our Johnny’s way. Apart from adjusting easily to his new school and meeting new friends, he has developed (though, he loved cooking with me when he was young ) a penchant on culinary cooking. So, we enrolled him in a culinary tech class and yes, such a sweet sweet surprise! [ 359 more words. ]

http://livingautismnow.com/smells-like-christmas/

13th of November 2015 09:03 AM

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D.L. Hughley Breaks Down When Sharing Story About Son With #Asperger’s Syndrome –
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13th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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BALL BENEFITS #AUTISM RESEARCH PROGRAM –
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13th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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This is #AWESOME!
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12th of November 2015 11:01 PM

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Few housing options available for adults with #autism say family and experts –
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12th of November 2015 09:01 PM

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Adult #Autism: Funding in need of new direction

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12th of November 2015 09:04 AM

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‘Tsunami of teens with #autism’ reaching adulthood in coming years –
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12th of November 2015 07:25 AM

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What a fantastic review of my book, website and advocacy as a whole! I’m sharing this with you in the hope of reaching out more to others and, most importantly, in raising awareness for autism.

Here’s the link to the review — —

I would truly appreciate if you read the review thoroughly and come visit my website, too, at http://livingautismnow.com/ . My book is still available in Amazon.com and Amazon.ca which you can conveniently access on my website.

To Lorna d’Entremont of KidsCompanions.com, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your wonder-rific thoughts. You completely speak my mind. Bless you and your advocacy, too.

To everyone— let’s join hands in pushing for #autism_awareness and #autism_acceptance!
The best time is NOW.

12th of November 2015 05:04 AM

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Adult #Autism: The unique challenges of age –
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12th of November 2015 01:03 AM

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Police Charge 2 Officers in Death of Boy With #Autism
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11th of November 2015 11:02 PM

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“Report: #Autism Now Throughout the Years 2011-2014 “
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11th of November 2015 09:01 PM

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A Fitting Reminder for the Season of Gift-Giving >>>>

Danger warning about popular children’s toy could change your holiday shopping list –
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11th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Loras College launches program to help students with #autism succeed in college –
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11th of November 2015 05:02 AM

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#Autism workshop held in Chipley –
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11th of November 2015 01:02 AM

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When the School’s Response to My Son #Eloping Was ‘This Happens’ –
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10th of November 2015 11:02 PM

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Rutgers plan for #housing work opportunities for adults with #autism
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10th of November 2015 09:02 PM

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Boy with #autism saves choking classmate, says ‘SpongeBob’ taught him Heimlich –
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10th of November 2015 09:02 AM

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Rutgers launches center for adults with #autism
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10th of November 2015 05:01 AM

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Russian educators want to replicate USU #autism program –
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10th of November 2015 01:01 AM

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New center will help adults with #autism
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Social Streams Nov 3 2015

3rd of November 2015 09:03 AM

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Parents Say Essential Oils Help Children With #Autism Sleep, But Is There Proof? –
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3rd of November 2015 05:02 AM

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Quantitative #autism symptom patterns recapitulate differential mechanisms of genetic transmission in single and multiple incidence families –
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3rd of November 2015 01:08 AM

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Officer fired after assaulting teen with #autism
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3rd of November 2015 01:07 AM

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Is everyone scared of #AUTISM? >>> Study Suggests Autism Is Being Overdiagnosed –
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2nd of November 2015 11:06 PM

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New system helps first responders understand #autism
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2nd of November 2015 09:06 PM

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Official: Michigan #autism fund will run dry in a month
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2nd of November 2015 10:39 AM

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Overwhelmed, frightened, confused? Find out some ways to overcome it.

2nd of November 2015 10:15 AM

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School under fire over ‘mistaken’ formal invite 4 boy with #autism #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 10:14 AM

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#Autism Society to raffle Mackinac Bridge tour tickets #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 10:11 AM

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FOUND: #Missing 20yo Ivy Tech student with #autism found safe – #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:55 AM

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Unattended child with #autism found #wandering reunited with family- #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:39 AM

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#Autism Society Board Chair Dr. Jim Ball Reappointed to IACC #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:28 AM

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Police Search for #Missing Teen with #Autism Schizophrenia – #livingautismdaybyday

2nd of November 2015 09:25 AM

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Geraldine Dawson appointed to the federal Interagency #Autism Coordinating Committee

2nd of November 2015 09:05 AM

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Police Say Teacher Pushed Boy, 6, With #Autism
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2nd of November 2015 05:16 AM

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What Girl Meets World Got Right About Friends, Family, and #Autism #livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

2nd of November 2015 01:08 AM

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Oxytocin may benefit some children with #autism but it’s not the next wonder drug –
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1st of November 2015 11:05 PM

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Temple Grandin gives #autism advice during first visit to UTRGV #livingautismdaybyday

1st of November 2015 10:34 PM

Hope you all had fun trick or treatin’! xoxo John
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1st of November 2015 10:33 PM

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Hope you all had fun trick or treatin’! xoxo John
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Social Streams Oct 31 2015

30th of October 2015 11:30 AM

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I believe there must be some truth to the adage “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”I believe many mothers and fathers out there are on the same page as I am when facing autism, a lifelong struggle. Hearing it for the first time felt like I am drowning in a bottomless pit. Was I scared? Confused? Angry? Yes, I was engulfed in so many emotions all at the same time. [ 654 more words. ]

http://livingautismnow.com/when-autism-becomes-you/

30th of October 2015 09:08 AM

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How people with #autism see the world –
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30th of October 2015 05:08 AM

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#Autism: Why Children of Color Are Often Diagnosed Too Late –
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30th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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Sandy Springs Officers Receive Training From Spirit Of #Autism
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29th of October 2015 11:01 PM

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Project Lifesaver, Saving Those With #Autism Who Wander –
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29th of October 2015 09:01 PM

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Really??? >>> Study Suggests #Autism Is Being Overdiagnosed

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29th of October 2015 09:08 AM

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Disabilities Didn’t Stop Her From Rowing In The Head Of The Charles — But Race Rules Almost Did –
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29th of October 2015 05:16 AM

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Teen with disability using #art to stop bullying, inspire others –
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29th of October 2015 01:08 AM

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Google Glass could help kids with autism and more health news –
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29th of October 2015 12:23 AM

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Police: Teen With #Autism Missing From Cobbs Creek Home #livingautismdaybyday#wandering

28th of October 2015 11:53 PM

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#Missing 3yo drowns in marshy Chesapeake waterway – #RIPCameron #wandering #autism

28th of October 2015 11:01 PM

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On monkey island, some animals carry #autism-linked mutation

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28th of October 2015 09:02 PM

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Overland Park allows boy with #autism to keep his backyard chickens –
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28th of October 2015 12:49 PM

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Believe it or not – these famous people have autism!

28th of October 2015 11:34 AM

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28th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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Meet Sesame Street’s First Character with #Autismhttp://bit.ly/1O1RZpj
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28th of October 2015 02:36 AM

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#Autism SPOTLIGHT: Dare to Listen – http://bit.ly/1GHTdTY#livingautismdaybyday #autism_awareness

28th of October 2015 02:22 AM

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NC mom says slain son was bullied for weeks because of #autismhttp://bit.ly/1H9CjIS#livingautismdaybyday

28th of October 2015 02:12 AM

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Teen with #autism found in South Salt Lake reunited with parents – http://bit.ly/1MhB4su#livingautismdaybyday

28th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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This #Autism Mom Has Chained Herself to Department of Education Offices – http://bit.ly/1O1RRGo
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Social Stream October 17, 2015

17th of October 2015 09:04 AM

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Young adults with #autism work on building social skills — and dating –
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17th of October 2015 05:04 AM

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What’s your take on this? >>> Her Parents Want Her Brother With #Autism to Move In With Her. She Said No. –
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17th of October 2015 03:55 AM

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My Circle of Girls offers 911 info session for girls with #autism #livingautismdaybyday

17th of October 2015 01:07 AM

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Café helps people with #autism put puzzle pieces together –
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16th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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When #Autism Doesn’t Speak –
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16th of October 2015 09:06 PM

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Ask The Pharmacist: Kids with autism may need natural support –
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16th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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Shots in the Dark Delves into Catastrophic #Vaccine Reactions –
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16th of October 2015 05:06 AM

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Samsung Canada Donating 200 Tablets to #Autism Families –
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16th of October 2015 01:06 AM

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Big Bang Theory star wins big donation for #autism
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15th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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WATCH: Celebrities Serve Up Support for #Autism Speaks Gala –
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15th of October 2015 09:05 PM

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When a Hug From Your Child Is the Rare Moment You Long For –
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15th of October 2015 09:07 AM

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Pink, Conan O’Brien, L.A. Chefs Serve Up Support for #Autism Speaks Gala –
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15th of October 2015 05:05 AM

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Aspiring Model With #Autism May Be on the Cover of ‘Women’s Running’ –
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15th of October 2015 01:06 AM

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Hospital for Special Care to open inpatient #autism unit –
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14th of October 2015 11:06 PM

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How a Child With #Autism Became ‘His Own Man’ After Treatment –
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14th of October 2015 09:06 PM

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First Responder Training o # Autism
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14th of October 2015 10:32 AM

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Autism Research: October 9, 2015 Week in Review – #livingautismdaybyday #autismAwareness

14th of October 2015 10:32 AM

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UPDATE: Missing man found #livingautismdaybyday #wandering

14th of October 2015 09:06 AM

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#Autism Center implements new program for 2nd year –
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14th of October 2015 05:06 AM

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N.J. school district facing discrimination claim involving boy with #autism
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2016 “Soul Walking” Calendar by Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson

Calendar by Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson
Calendar by Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson

Examining my ability to paint; every stroke is instinctual since I have no training, and I rely on the use of the huge amount of stored information my Aspergers mind has observed and retained. Each painting a now create, regardless of size, is painted in less than 1 hour. When photographed during the process of creating a finished piece of artwork, my hand appears as a blur due to the movement of my hand and quickness of the application of paint to the canvas. This is the genius of a mind with Aspergers. In many ways I feel possessed during the actual act of painting, and I am reluctant to take credit for the finished work resting on the easel when I am done. What I do know is that the exploration of using a palette knife last year released me, and my use of brushes has now become less calculated and exact which allows the results to be much more impressionistic. I can now freely use both a palette knife and a brush while painting to get the desired results. The finished outcome is always a surprise to me.

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Autism or Autistic? A label is too small for a human being’s magnificence

autism or autistic

A label is too small for a human being’s magnificence.

Am I Autistic or Do I Have Autism?

The National Autistic Society (NAS) has recently conducted a study on what to call people on the spectrum. You can read about it here. There seems to be a lot of debate as to whether one should say, “He or she has autism” or “He or she is autistic.” I’m on the autistic spectrum myself, and people have sometimes asked me, “Do you want me to say you’re autistic or do you want me to say that you have autism?”

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Biometric wristbands predict outbursts in people with ‪#‎autism‬ – ‪#‎safety‬ ‪#‎livingautismdaybyday‬

Biometric wristbands predict outburst in people with autism

Wristbands that measure surface skin temperature and heart rate could transform the lives of people with autism by predicting big behavioural shifts

Biometric wristbands that can “see inside” the bodies of people with autism and predict dramatic behaviour changes could be commercially available within two to five years.
Dr Matthew Goodwin, an expert on wearable bio sensors in autistic patients, claims that the ability to measure minute physiological changes such as surface skin temperature and heart rate could transform the lives of people with autism.
Together with his team at Boston’s Northeastern University, Dr Goodwin is working with a lightweight wristband, similar to a watch, which measures four physiological signals – heart rate, surface skin temperature, sweating, and three dimensional movements of the limb that is wearing the sensor.
The team is also exploring ways to stream information from wristbands live to mobile phones, via an app. This would enable a family member or teacher to closely monitor the person they are caring for.
People with severe autism, who are often unable to communicate through words or body language, are apt to dramatic behavioural changes that include self injury, aggression and running away.
Through ten years of research in America, Dr Goodwin and his team have established that body signals may be able to predict these sometimes violent changes before they happen, giving carers the opportunity to take appropriate action.
“The autistic children we’re working with can’t tell us what’s going on. They can’t say they have a headache, or ‘it’s too loud in here’ or ‘I don’t like this teacher’,” he said.
“If we want to understand them, we need to look at what their body is telling us – and we need to do this in a gentle, unobtrusive way.”

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Model With Down Syndrome Makes Stunning Debut At New York Fashion…

Model With Down Syndrome Makes Stunning Debut At New York Fash…

Meet the model with Down syndrome who's changing perceptions everywhere

Posted by NowThis on Tuesday, September 15, 2015

one word.
ASTOUNDING!
kudos to both mom and daughter.

Bonaire girl with ‪#‎autism‬ overcomes early hardships on way to ‪#‎pageant‬ prowess

BONAIRE GIRL WITH ‎AUTISM

Kelsey, who has also been diagnosed with autism, was 11 months old when the two met, and she weighed just 11 pounds.

“When I walked into the room, there were 20 or so babies and toddlers,” Norris remembered. “One of them said, ‘Momma,’ and it was this one.”

From that time, Norris recalled a day when she could visit Kelsey but couldn’t bring her home yet. Always among the smallest of the group, Kelsey — along with other small children — was a target when meal time came around.

Others lost their bread, but Kelsey clinched hers in a fist and covered it with her body, taking a few kicks and pushes from older children but keeping her food.

“I think that tenacity, that will to live, kept her alive long enough until I found her,” Norris said.

In the years since, the two have bonded while Kelsey developed a variety of interests. She does gymnastics, dance and even cheerleading, and her mother has been there every step of the way.

“I always kiss her,” Kelsey said.

Through her gymnastics and dance classes at KidsAmerica in Perry, Kelsey became interested in pageants. In the last year, she’s competed in 40 pageants and won 35 titles, and just two of those were specifically for special needs children.

The others had Kelsey working with and competing against the general population of participants, and that has been a good experience for her, Norris said.

“Since she’s started pageants, eye contact, the ability to walk up to peers she doesn’t know … has improved,” she said.

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Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry is Not Just a Slogan!

FINALLY A PLACE WHERE YOU NEVER HAVE TO SAY I’M SORRY IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN

The gym hopes to eliminate that stigma. Their slogan is, “Finally a place where you never have to say ‘I’m sorry’.” Green said, “It’s just nice to be in a place where he can be himself. Where he can yell, and he can jump and he can climb.”

The gym has 31 locations in 10 different states. CEO, Dina Kimmel whose own son has autism, started it 5 years ago. She says 1 out of 5 kids are affected by a sensory processing disorder and says the gym is needed for those kids to grow.

The gym has swings, a zipline, a trampoline and monkey bars. Visitors will also find a calming room and a therapy room and classes such as yoga and dance. It’s the only program of its kind like in Western New York. Kimmel said, “Those numbers are high and they are not going anywhere. This is a neurological disorder so it’s not like the other indoor play gyms. It is for fun, but it also serves a bigger purpose.”

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