Autism
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Children with ASD show intact statistical word learning
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and specific language impairment (SLI) exhibit word-learning difficulties early in childhood development.
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Machine learning improves ADI-R efficiency
Early interventions in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are essential to improve communication and behavioural skills in affected children. Now, researchers have used machine learning to derive new instrument algorithms that may help practitioners screen for autism more efficiently and effectively.
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Can this app help autistic people with anxiety?
Available on the Apple App Store today, Molehill Mountain is the first evidence-led smartphone app aiming to help autistic adults understand and self-manage their own anxiety. The app has been developed by UK research charity Autistica and researchers at King’s College London with input from autistic people.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 59, Issue 07, July 2018
“The rising prevalence of autism” by Eric Fombonne
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Just one of the challenges for paediatricians
Before getting involved with ACAMH Max said he was wary of joining a “talking shop” but saw immediately that the organisation was active in engaging the broader mental health community.
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‘Time trends in diagnosis of ASD: explanations & evidence’ Dr. Ginny Russell
Dr. Ginny Russell, on Interdisciplinary Senior Research Fellow in mental health and developmental disorders, Egenis & Uni Exeter Med School ‘Time trends in diagnosis of ASD: explanations & evidence’. This was recorded on 6 June 2018 at the Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and National Conference 2018 on Intellectual Disability, and Autism. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.
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Autism & Intellectual Disability
This edition of the Bridge is on Autism & Intellectual Disability.
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Addressing a need: Could a research-based app called Molehill Mountain ease anxiety in Autism?
One of the top ten priorities for autism research, according to Autistica’s research with autistic people, is reducing anxiety. In order to meet this need, Autistica have partnered with Professor Emily Simonoff to develop Molehill Mountain, a new smartphone app.
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Autism Symposium
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Autistica highlights strong evidence for new communication therapy
Autistica, UK’s autism research charity, are recommending that all local areas should have healthcare professionals accredited to deliver a new form of communication intervention called PACT.
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