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2. Local businesses, charities ramp up autism-welcoming efforts ...

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   Autism is diagnosed in about 1 in 36 children, and in an estimated 2.2% of adults nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which defines autism as a ...

3. New academy for adults with autism to open at Brookdale - AOL

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   Autism rates are higher among New Jersey children than adults. Roughly 1 in 35 children (nearly 3%) of the state's 8-year-olds were diagnosed with autism, according to a 2023 report from the CDC.

4. Autism therapies - Wikipedia

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   [97] In 2021, a study was conducted on this topic, specifically on "autonomic and endocrine activity in adults with autism spectrum disorder" [96] in part for stress reduction, particularly as for autistic people the "downside of social camouflaging is that it is a major source of stress". [96]

5. Autism in Adulthood - Wikipedia

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   Autism in Adulthood is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research across a range of disciplines on all aspects of autism spectrum disorders in adults. It was established in 2019 and is published by Mary Ann Liebert. The founding editor-in-chief is Christina Nicolaidis (Portland State University). [1]

6. Special interest (autism) - Wikipedia

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   Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [24] [25] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [26] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [27] self-esteem, [28] and can be used to manage stress.

7. Picture Exchange Communication System - Wikipedia

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   Example of basic PECS communication board. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an augmentative and alternative communication system developed and produced by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. [1] PECS was developed in 1985 at the Delaware Autism Program by Andy Bondy, PhD, and Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP. [2]

8. List of alternative therapies for developmental and learning ...

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9. Hug machine - Wikipedia

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   A hug machine, also known as a hug box, a squeeze machine, or a squeeze box, is a therapeutic device designed to calm hypersensitive persons, usually individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The device was invented by Temple Grandin to administer deep-touch pressure , a type of physical stimulation often self-administered by autistic ...