AUTISM AWARENESS FOR FAMILIES

Article found at:  https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/brain-anatomy-differences-in-autism-may-vary-by-age-sex/ Brain anatomy differences in autism may vary by age, sex BY  ALLA KATSNELSON    /    13 APRIL 2020 Several regions in the outer layer of the brain are thicker in children and young adults with autism than in their typical peers, a new study finds. The differences are greatest in girls, in children aged 8 to 10 years, and in those with a low intelligence quotient (IQ) 1 . During typical development, the brain’s outer layer, called the cerebral cortex, thickens until about age 2 and then grows gradually thinner into adolescence as the brain matures. The new study, one of the largest to investigate cortical thickness in autism, aligns with others that indicate this trajectory differs in people with the condition. The findings suggest that brain structure does not change in a uniform way in autism, but instead varies with factors such as age, gender

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CAITLIN O'KANE DECEMBER 12, 2019 / 7:31 AM   / CBS NEWS In malls across America, children are lining up to  meet Santa  this holiday season. Malls are also getting more and more crowded with holiday shoppers, and the hustle and bustle may be too hectic for some kids.  Because loud sounds and bright lights can be overwhelming for  children with autism , who often have sensory disabilities, two organizations have teamed up to create a more soothing environment for visiting Santa. The nonprofit Autism Speaks, along with  Cherry Hill Programs , are holding "Santa Cares" days in malls across the country. Malls will open early for these events, so it will be less busy and overwhelming. The lights will be dimmed and the music will be lowered, allowing children to visit Santa in a calmer setting, according to a statement from Cherry Hill Programs.  St. Nick himself will also adjust for "Santa Cares" events, with training in how to interact with speci

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