In recent times, there has been a push to make autism screening more accessible. One way this is happening is through remote assessments. These are done from the comfort of a child's home. This approach is particularly helpful for families who might struggle to get to a clinic. The tool used in this study is called TELE-ASD-PEDS or TAP for short. It is designed to he...
In Europe, the number of autism diagnoses has been climbing. However, this rise has not translated into better access to services for autistic individuals. Many communities are still grappling with significant hurdles. The gap between diagnosis and support is wide. Why is this happening? One reason could be the lack of awareness. Many people still do not understand ...
The United States is seeing a surge in autism diagnoses among children. The latest figures show that 1 in 31 kids are now diagnosed with autism. This is a significant jump from just a couple of years ago. The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has taken notice and vowed to dig deep into the causes. He's particularly interested in environmental factors that...
The latest numbers from a major health organization show that autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in 1 in 31 children by the time they turn 8. This is a big jump from just a few years ago, when the rate was 1 in 54. Back in 2000, the rate was even lower, at 1 in 150. This increase has led some to use the term "autism epidemic, " but not everyone agrees with tha...
A mother's love knows no bounds, especially when it comes to understanding and accepting her child's unique journey. Brittany Cartwright, a well-known figure, has recently shared her son Cruz's autism diagnosis with the world. This revelation came after a period of observation and therapy, as Cruz's development took a different path than initially expected. Cruz, no...
The actor Bella Ramsey is making a comeback in The Last of Us Season 2. This time, they are sharing a personal journey that began during the filming of the first season. It all started when a crew member, who had a neurodivergent child, noticed certain behaviors in Ramsey that seemed familiar. This observation led to a formal diagnosis of autism. Ramsey had alway...
Kanye West, the 47 year old artist behind hits like "Jesus Walks", has recently been diagnosed with autism, a condition that has changed his outlook on life. This revelation came after his spouse Bianca Censori, observed West’s personality during their time together, and observed that his symptoms did not align with the original diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Instea...
In a recent podcast, Kanye West dropped some serious news about his mental health journey. He had been bumpin down a challenging road, initially labeled with bipolar disorder. Kanye has always been open about his struggles. However, he claimed in a recent podcast he wasn't bipolar. He was diagnosed with autism instead. West explained that he only appeared to...
TV personality Holly Madison recently opened up about her autism diagnosis, sharing her struggles to find medical help and her journey to self-understanding. Last year, the former Playboy House Bunny revealed she had been diagnosed with autism after a lifetime of difficulty with social interactions. Speaking on the Talk Tuah with Hailey Welch podcast, Madison discuss...