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'Raaya' becomes India's entry for Cannes
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): A short film, 'Raaya', about an autistic girl has been chosen as India's official entry into the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
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Autistic, ADHD children at higher risk for anxiety
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 30 (ANI): Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more than twice at risk of anxiety and mood disorders, say researchers.
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Here's how social awareness can help autistic adults
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA] Mar 28 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that a clinician-driven virtual learning platform, tailored to young adults on the autism spectrum, shows improved social competency.
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How praise can motivate autistic adults to exercise more
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): Praise may motivate young adults with autism to exercise more, according to a study.
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Modest Facebook use can aid happiness in autistic adults
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 13 (ANI): According to a study, moderate Facebook use promotes happiness in adults with autism spectrum disorder.
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Autistic adults respond less to hearing their own name
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], January 30 (ANI): In a ground-breaking new research, a team of scientists showed for the first time that the brain's response to hearing one's own name is also diminished in adults with an autism diagnosis.
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Bilingualism may increase cognitive flexibility in autistic kids
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 16 (ANI): A study has recently found that bilingualism may increase cognitive flexibility in kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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Autism traits increase suicidal thoughts in people with psychosis
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): According to a study, autistic people, who have psychosis, are at greater risk of depression and thoughts of suicide.
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Autism related to short gap between pregnancies?
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 25 (ANI): Think wisely before planning your second baby, as mothers who get pregnant within two years of their first baby are 50 percent more likely to have an autistic kid, a recent study suggests.
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Autistics can actually play their way to a better balance
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 22 (ANI): Turns out, a video game can improve balance in kids and youths with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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1 in 68 kids in India diagnosed with autism: Experts
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): With one in 68 children being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India, early diagnosis, social acceptance of kids suffering from the neurological disorder and clearing misconceptions about the same is extremely important for social welfare
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Fictional depiction of autistic people reinforces stereotypes
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 12 (ANI): A new research, that analysed 26 fictional autistic personalities from TV and film, suggests the characters are not fully representative of those with the condition.
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