Autistic children may have trouble predicting movements
January 21, 2021
Autistic children have a harder time catching a ball than non-autistic children do, possibly because they are less able to predict its trajectory, according to a new unpublished study. Researchers presented the findings virtually this week at the 2021 Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome....
“Siri, What’s the Best App for Navy Families Enrolled in EFMP?”
January 19, 2021
With all of this information literally at our fingertips, what is the best way to decipher what is current, relevant, and accurate? Utilizing a reputable mobile app offers faster access to accurate and streamlined content. A few added bonuses; apps can be customized to your specific preferences, send you push...
COVID-19 Risk Varies Among Those With IDD, Study Finds
January 07, 2021
People with developmental disabilities face a greater chance of dying from COVID-19 as compared to others, but new research suggests that the risk is not shared equally among this population....
December 31, 2020
With financial assistance from her recent Joanne Erwich Roberts Early Career Award, Sallie Nowell, PhD will be able to explore the efficacy of the SOS Approach to Feeding in children with autism, coaching their parents via telehealth using an approach that has been widely used by occupational and speech therapists, but on...
Can Schools Remain Compliant During COVID?
December 29, 2020
During these unique and ever-changing times, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams have been working diligently to determine how to remain compliant while continuing to deliver effective, challenging, and meaningful instruction via unconventional methods. Schools still have a legal obligation to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students....
Navy Hires Special Education Attorneys As Part Of Pilot Program For Families
December 23, 2020
The Navy has hired two special education lawyers as part of a three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program....
Pandemic Helpline Launches For People With IDD, Caregivers
December 10, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, a new 24-hour support line is working to help individuals with developmental disabilities and those who care for them cope during this tough time....
Anorexia’s link to autism, explained
December 08, 2020
An overview of what researchers know about the overlap between the two conditions and what they are still working to find out....
Staying Vigilant and Keeping Up With Current Guidance When Considering Travel During COVID-19
December 04, 2020
The infection rate of coronavirus-19 disease remains high in parts of the country and the world. If you are thinking about traveling, it’s vital to stay up to date about travel restrictions and regulations....
Test gauges autistic children’s verbal abilities in natural settings
November 24, 2020
An interactive assessment called the Observation of Spontaneous Expressive Language (OSEL) offers clinicians and researchers a new way to evaluate an autistic child’s use of language in everyday social situations....
Difficulty identifying emotions linked to poor mental health in autistic people
November 19, 2020
Autistic people who have trouble identifying their emotions, a condition known as alexithymia, are likely to have anxiety, depression and problems with social communication, according to a new study. Alexithymia may also contribute to worsening mental health: People with severe alexithymia are more likely than those without to develop anxiety...
