Autism

Is Soybean Oil Not Good For Brain? Find What The Study Says

Somdatta Saha | Friday January 17, 2020

Soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes but may also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer's disease et al.

What Are Broccoli Sprouts? Know How They Boost Immunity And Improve Cardiovascular Health

Health | Tuesday December 10, 2019

Broccoli sprouts are a powerhouse of nutrients. Consumption of sprouts is encouraged for better health and even weight loss. Read here to know why lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho says you should eat broccoli sprouts every day.

Autistic Child Reported For Kissing, Hugging Classmates, His Mom Says

World News | Lateshia Beachum, The Washington Post | Monday September 30, 2019

A Tennessee family claims their child is facing scrutiny for hugging and kissing classmates. But it's his autism, the family says, that makes it difficult for the kindergartner to understand what is acceptable behavior. The school district disagrees with the family's take.

Muslim Woman Says Company Didn't Hire Her As She Wanted To Pray At Work

World News | Julie Zauzmer, The Washington Post | Friday September 27, 2019

Shahin Indorewala had a job working with children with autism, but she wanted to gain more experience in marketing. So she applied to Fast Trak Management, a small company that bills itself as "the number 1 marketing firm in the Northern Virginia Area."

Boy Held Crying Classmate's Hand On First Day Of School. Pic Is Viral

Offbeat | Marisa Iati, The Washington Post | Thursday August 29, 2019

While Conner stood alone in a corner, crying, on the first day of school, his classmate Christian Moore happened to glance at him. "Instead of overlooking him like most kids would have, he (Christian) just reached over, grabbed his hand and made my son's day better," said Conner's mother.

Beware! Eating Junk Food During Pregnancy May Up Risk Of Autism In Kids, Says Study

NDTV Food Desk | Friday June 21, 2019

Processed foods have been pegged by health experts as the root cause of a variety of different ailments, now including autism.

"Blindsided," Says Father As Autistic Boy, 11, Gets "Most Annoying" Award

World News | Liz Weber, The Washington Post | Wednesday June 5, 2019

It was a typical end-of-the-year school celebration at the Golden Corral restaurant in Gary, Indiana, last month. Parents, teachers and the school's principal ate lunch while students received awards.

In Touching Video, Teens Teach Autistic Boy How To Skate On His Birthday

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Friday April 5, 2019

A mother's grateful note for a group of teenagers who taught her autistic son skateboarding on his birthday has gone viral online.

Children With Autism Enjoy Shopping At Retail Chain's "Autism Quiet Hour"

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Autism Awareness Day: During "Autism Quiet Hour", the sensory overload reduced, lights were dimmed, announcements stopped and trolley movements reduced as children with autism shopped at the Big Bazaar hypermarkets.

World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Types Of Autism You Must Be Aware Of

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday April 2, 2019

World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Autism can be defined as a complex neurobehavioural condition which causes problems with language and communication skills. It also causes a person to have repetitive and rigid behaviour.

At This Lucknow Cafe, Children With Mental Disabilities Assist In Operations

Lucknow News | ANI | Thursday February 21, 2019

Children suffering from conditions like cerebral palsy and autism have been trained to assist in operations of the non-for-profit cafe.

5-Year-Old Autistic Boy Drowns In School's Hydrotherapy Pool In Kolkata

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 20, 2019

A five-year-old boy drowned in a hydrotherapy pool Wednesday at a school for special children run by the Eastern Command Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) in Kolkata, a Defence official said.

US Teacher Charged With Assault For Dragging Autistic Child Through School

World News | Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post | Thursday January 10, 2019

Trina Abrams was arrested on a charge of assault in the fourth degree against a victim under 12, which is a lesser charge, because MRI tests on the boy after the incident were "inconclusive," so "we couldn't substantiate any substantial injury" against the student.

Lok Sabha Passes Two Bills Amid Protests By Congress And TDP

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 21, 2018

The Lok Sabha on Thursday managed to pass two bills before adjourning for the day amid protests by Opposition parties including Congress and TDP on various issues. The two bills passed were - the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 and the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (A...

Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day Amid Protests; Passes Bill For Autism

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 12, 2018

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day Wednesday following noisy protests by AIADMK and YSR Congress members demanding protection of Cauvery Delta farmers and special status for Andhra Pradesh.