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Decoding Facial Expressions: Challenges of Autism

A large part of communication are the nonverbal cues that people give. This includes body language and facial expressions. A lot can be read through these nonverbal cues, such as what a person is really thinking or feeling. Decoding facial…
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Autism Screenings

Research has shown that the earlier an autism diagnosis can be made, the better outcomes a child can have. That’s because early intervention treatments are crucial to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication,…
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Can Cats Have Autism?

A lot of research in recent years has shed new light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people. This research has led to more awareness and knowledge about some of the most common signs and symptoms of the neurodevelopmental…
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Missing the Nuance: Do People with Autism Understand Sarcasm?

There are a lot of nuances to communication beyond just the works that are spoken. Many nonverbal cues go into effective communication, including hand gestures, body positioning, facial expressions and tone of voice. One nuanced aspect of…
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Ten Famous People with Autism

People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges in life. Just like the name of the neurodevelopmental disorder suggests, the signs and symptoms as well as severity certainly spans a wide spectrum, with people affected in…