Autism

Girl, 12, Swims 36-Kilometre In Arabian Sea To Create Autism Awareness

India News | ANI | Thursday February 18, 2021

A 12-year-old daughter of a Naval sailor created history by swimming from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India, a distance of 36 kilometres, in 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Facebook Ramps Up Effort to Curb COVID-19 Vaccine Hoaxes

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Facebook said it is ramping up efforts to stem the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, spread facts, and figure out who might be wary of getting the jab.

Autistic Pride Day 2020: Respecting Rights Of People With Autism

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday June 18, 2020

Autistic Pride Day 2020: People with autism are often subject to human rights violations, discrimination and stigma. World Day For Autism Awareness and Autistic Pride Day are marked to stop such discrimination.

World Autism Awareness Day 2020: 5 Ways To Support Kids With Autism

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday April 2, 2020

World Autism Awareness Day: Autism is a range of conditions which are characterised by some degree of impaired social behaviour, communication and language, and a narrow range of interests and activities that are unique to the individual and are carried out repetitively.

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 | Written by Garima Arora | 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.