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Howrah man builds 'Bravo', a robot to help teach Autistic children
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Atanu Ghosh's motivation behind his remarkable work is simple: he strives to benefit society. His journey into robotics began long ago when he designed his first remote-controlled robot in 1979 at the age of 18. His inspiration came from his father, who worked as a research equipment designe
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HAB Pharma and JVAC partner to empower Autistic Children in India
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 4 (ANI/NewsVoir): HAB Pharmaceuticals and Research Ltd. (HAB), a leading pharma company in India, has partnered with Jai Vakeel Autism Centre (JVAC) towards the foundation's efforts in providing education, skills and healthcare to children diagnosed with Aut
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Autistic children more likely to be aggressive: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
At least half of all autistic children exhibit aggressiveness, such as punching, kicking, or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them in coping and social integration. However, the incidence and definition of aggressive behaviours in autistic children remain unknown.
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Study: Half of the mothers of autistic children suffer from depression
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
San Francisco [US], August 27 (ANI): According to a recent survey conducted over a period of 18 months, approximately 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms, while rates for mothers with neurotypical children were much lo
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Study supports existence of autism-specific types of anxiety
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): A long-term study involving hundreds of brain scans finds changes in the amygdala linked to the development of anxiety in autistic children. The study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers also provides evidence of distinct types of anxiety specific to au
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Researchers find attention training can be beneficial for autistic childre
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study, attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements in academic performance.
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Autistic children can benefit from attention training: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements in academic performance, according to a new study.
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Study suggests reducing biases about autism may increase social inclusion
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Dallas [US], February 8 (ANI): Psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have been focusing on a unique approach in efforts to improve the social success of autistic adolescents and adults, promoting understanding and acceptance of autism among non-autistic people.
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Researchers develop robot for autistic children to learn.
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Los Angeles [USA], Feb 28 (ANI): Researchers at the University of South California (USC) have developed a socially assistive robot called Kiwi to help autistic children learn.
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Poor motor skills might predict if autistic child is at language disabilit
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 12 (ANI): The fine motor skills autistic children exhibit while eating, writing or even buttoning their shirt, might seem trivial but can act as a strong predictor to identify if they are at risk of developing lasting language disabilities, suggest a new study.
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Music may improve social communication in autistic children
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): According to a new study, engaging in musical activities such as singing and playing instruments in one-on-one therapy can improve autistic children's social communication skills, improve their family's quality of life, as well as increase brain connectivi
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Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A recent study has found that children with autism and developmental delays are up to 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese.
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