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Atkinson’s images went viral and toy companies took notice. She used her newfound influence to found Toy Like Me, a non-profit that encourages toy companies to incorporate positive ...
A 2009 study [158] separated 27 students with conditions including autism, dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder, ADHD, and having suffered a stroke into two categories of self-view: "A 'difference' view—where neurodiversity was seen as a difference incorporating a set of strengths and weaknesses, or a 'medical/deficit' view—where ...
"Autism knows no geographic boundaries—it affects individuals and families on every continent and in every country", said Suzanne Wright, co-founder of the group Autism Speaks. "The celebration of World Autism Awareness Day is an important way to help the world better understand the scope of this health crisis and the need for compassion and ...
As with many neurodivergent people and conditions, the popular image of autistic people and autism itself is often based on inaccurate media representations. [2] Additionally, media about autism may promote pseudoscience such as vaccine denial or facilitated communication.
Understand that someone with autism sees the world in a different way, writes the CEO of Friends Life Community. Opinion: 'We are not broken.' People with autism want a community that embraces them
Joshua was born in Florida, and he and his family moved to York when he was 1, before he was diagnosed with autism. Joann’s mother lived in York, and she moved north to be closer to her.
A request that this article title be changed to ADHD is under discussion. Please do not move this article until the discussion is closed. Medical condition Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Other names Formerly: Attention deficit disorder (ADD), hyperkinetic disorder (HD) ADHD arises from maldevelopment in brain regions such as the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia and anterior cingulate ...
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