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  National Nutrition Week 2021: Nutritional importance, meal plan for children with autism

  Health | September 02, 2021 8:50 IST

  Calcium and protein deficiencies can easily be seen in autistic children, which further affects their cognitive development and physical growth. A proper meal plan is very important for a child with autism.

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  Autism and Children: A Nutrition and Parenting Guide

  Health | September 01, 2021 21:28 IST

  Repetitive behaviour, difficulty in adapting to a changed routine, inability in learning different skills, anxiety, unusual responses to sensory changes, and sleep disorder can be seen in children suffering from autism.

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  People with autism having symptoms of depression show reduced cognitive control

  Lifestyle | May 21, 2020 8:08 IST

  Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with typical development show similar proactive cognitive control, according to a UC Davis study.

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  Cognitive therapy may treat anxiety in children with autism

  Lifestyle | May 08, 2020 8:24 IST

  Researchers have found that cognitive behavioural therapy and other psychosocial interventions are effective for treating anxiety in school-aged children with an autism spectrum disorder.

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  Pets may relieve stress for parents of kids with autism: Study

  Lifestyle | May 04, 2020 7:17 IST

  According to the study, parents of children with autism report higher levels of stress on average than parents of typically developing kids.

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  Are you exposing your baby to tablets and mobiles? Stop immediately

  Lifestyle | April 21, 2020 16:53 IST

  The study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, found that 12 months of babies who spend large portions of time looking at screens were more likely to show autism-like symptoms at two years of age.

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  Families of kids with autism face mental, social burdens

  Lifestyle | January 07, 2020 11:44 IST

  Families of children with autism face high physical, mental and emotional burdens, are sometimes ridiculed and even accused of child abuse.

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  How gene linked to autism, Tourette's impacts brain

  Health | December 11, 2019 11:27 IST

  Researchers have discovered how a genetic alteration that increases the risk of developing Autism and Tourette's impairs brain communication.

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  Not just peers, even siblings bully autistic kids

  World | July 22, 2019 13:36 IST

  The study, published in the journal Autism and Developmental Disorders, also found that children with autism are more likely to be both the victims and perpetrators of sibling bullying compared to those without autism.

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  Autism Awareness Day: Definition, Signs and Causes of disorder; Know how to deal with autistic children

  Health | April 02, 2019 20:14 IST

  Happy Autism Awareness Month to everyone! Here's to know everything about this Autism disorder -definition, signs, symptoms, and causes.

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  Autistic children more likely to face maltreatment: Study

  Health | February 16, 2019 23:54 IST

  Additionally, girls with ASD were six times more likely to have substantiated allegations of maltreatment than males with ASD, the team suggested.

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  Young kids with autism are more likely to be morbidly obese, study finds

  Health | October 18, 2018 17:31 IST

  Latest health update: Children with developmental delays, including Autism Spectrum Disorder are up to 50 per cent more likely to be overweight or obese.

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  Fertility treatments can increase autism risk in children, says study

  Lifestyle | August 07, 2018 8:28 IST

  In recent years, efforts have been made to identify the environmental factors that influence the development of autism.

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  All you need to know about Raaya, India’s official entry for Cannes International Film Festival 2018

  Bollywood | May 17, 2018 16:14 IST

  Raaya is a heart-warming story of an autistic girl whose life changes when a hypnotherapist walks in. 

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  Karan Johar launches 6 pack Band 2.0 to spread awareness about Autism

  Entertainment | April 28, 2018 14:25 IST

  The 6 pack Band 2.0, which was launched by Karan Johar is especially meant to create awareness about Autism.

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  World Autism Month: Archie introduces new character to celebrate neurodiversity in society

  Health | April 16, 2018 15:52 IST

  During World Autism Month, Archie introduced a new character to celebrate Autism and neurodiversity in society.

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  World Autism Awareness Day 2018: All you need to know about this important day

  Lifestyle | April 02, 2018 16:41 IST

  Symptoms of autism generally appear in the first two years of life. Kids with autism find it hard to adjust to any kind of unfamiliarity. They are socially anxious, very sensitive and interact less.

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  Scientists develop novel tests that can indicate autism in kids

  Lifestyle | February 19, 2018 15:22 IST

  "This may help us improve the diagnosis of autism and point the way to new causes of autism spectrum disorders," the study said.

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  Taking folic acid during pregnancy may slash risk of autism in kids

  Lifestyle | September 09, 2017 18:33 IST

  Folate plays a critical role in DNA methylation - a process by which genes are turned off or on, as well as in DNA repair and synthesis.

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  Women with autism face more challenges than men in doing daily tasks

  Lifestyle | July 16, 2017 18:02 IST

  This was surprising because in general, girls with ASD have better social and communication skills during direct assessments, the researchers said.