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Mumbai police detain 2 minors for molesting 16-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder

May 23, 2025 12:55 pm

The girl, a Class 10 student, was allegedly groped and kissed by the boys while she playing at a garden near a government hospital in central Mumbai.

More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis

February 20, 2025 7:08 pm

Some traits of autism can go unnoticed until adulthood, when there are new social demands. Others may have learned how to hide certain behaviors, known as masking.

Lancet study finds Autism Spectrum Disorder among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden

December 20, 2024 2:39 pm

The global disease burden is one in every 127 people

Meet NAO, the social robot spearheading a new wave of autism treatment in Kazakhstan

October 18, 2023 4:51 pm

NAO, a humanoid robot developed by April, a research organisation in Astana, Kazakhstan, deploys traditional methodologies to treat children with autism.

Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?

September 01, 2023 10:39 pm

Currently, the use of stem cell therapy to treat autism is very much at an experimental stage. In December last year, the Ethics and Medical Registration Board of the NMC had recommended against its use.

Currently, there is no known cause for Autism, though some studies point to genetic and environmental factors.

Doctor in the House: How to understand if your child has Autism Spectrum Disorders

March 03, 2023 6:56 pm

There are a diffuse spectrum of signs, ranging from mild to severe. Consult your paediatrician if your child is showing any of the following symptoms

'Music is their language': School gives autistic Chinese youth a voice

December 06, 2022 2:41 pm

China has passed several laws to ensure inclusion of people with autism, most recently in September to standardize autism screening, diagnosis and intervention for young children.

Autistic Pride Day 2022: Tracing the history and significance of the day

June 18, 2022 1:27 pm

As per WHO, "People with autism often have co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."

Acceptance of those on autism spectrum begins with understanding

April 29, 2022 9:47 am

Chetana Sachidanandan writes: As parents, as teachers, as friends and family, we must learn how to open our arms and minds to differences amongst us

'Early intervention is really the key': Tommy, Dee Hilfiger on raising children with autism spectrum disorder

April 08, 2022 3:36 pm

"If you sense that your child is off in any way … if they’re not responding or if they seem like they’re in their own world, you should get them tested, and the earlier you get them tested, the sooner you can intervene."