Autism

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.

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday November 13, 2018

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.

Autistic 6-Year-Old Vanished During A Family Walk. FBI Is Looking For Him

World News | Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post | Tuesday September 25, 2018

In an instant, it seemed, Maddox Ritch had disappeared. The 6-year-old boy, who has autism, was walking with his father and another person Saturday at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, near Charlotte, North Carolina, when he took off running, his parents later told police.

These Fertility Treatments Could Increase Risk Of Autism In Children

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday August 7, 2018

A recent study has claimed that fertility treatments may increase risks of autism in children. Autism symptoms in children begin to appear in early childhood.

Google Glass-Based Solutions Can Empower Autistic People in India: Brain Power

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 23, 2018

According to the Brain Power CEO, AR-powered wearable computers can help those with ASD gain confidence, clarity, understanding, social integration, and self-sufficiency.

Diabetes In Pregnant Women May Raise Autism Risk In Children: 6 Things You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes

Health | DoctorNDTV | Monday June 25, 2018

Diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the baby. Over 3 million women in India deal with gestational diabetes. Yet, there are a number of things about gestational diabetes which people still need to know.