Swinburne University of Technology. Welcome to week two of Swinburne’s Autism MOOC. – My name is Mick Grimley. – And I’m Emma Donaldson. This week’s topic that we’re going to explore is a topic on communication. So Emma, can you tell us a little bit about this topic and a little bit about the sort…
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Ask an Autistic #8 – What About Functioning Labels?
Hi everyone, I’m Amythest and welcome to Ask an Autistic! I am not a fan of functioning labels and I will explain why in this video. There are two main reasons that I do not like them, and I think that they actually are used against autistic people, rather than to help us. Also, I…
RIT Expert: Dr. Laurence Sugarman, director, Center for Applied Psychophysiology and Self-regulation
We focus on young people with autism spectrum disorder because they struggle most with a sense of being comfortable and being able to control their minds and bodies. And we’re developing ways to help them do that better with computer interaction, with practicing skills. And it’s important to us because we think they are the…
Ask an Autistic: Rapid Fire Answers #2
Hi, I’m Amythest and this is Ask an Autistic – Rapid Fire Edition, where I answer your questions. First Question: “So, I recently discovered that I’m autistic, and I’m so relieved to have a name for all the things that may be odd and different. Not to mention the relieve that comes with knowing, I’m…
Michio Kaku: The Supergenius
If you watch the Big Bang Theory on CBS television you see these clueless nerds who are doormats when ti comes to the opposite sex, right. And you realize is there any basis in reality? First of all none of my friends are like that and all my friends are physicists, right. Well there is…
This Vaccine Played No Part in Autism Risk
The cause of autism remains a mystery, but new evidence may rule out one possible cause. I’m Lindsay Liepman with your latest health news. A new study found that children who received the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in the first years of life did not have an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders or ASD, regardless of…
11 Insightful Facts About Autism
11 Insightful Facts about Autism Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive or stereotyped behavior. The diagnostic criteria require that symptoms become apparent before a child is three years old. Autism now affects 1 in 88 children; 1 in 54 boys,…
Humanoid robot “Russell” engages children with autism – Science Nation
♫MUSIC♫ ROBOT: Hello, I want to play with you. MILES O’BRIEN: This robot, nicknamed Russell, is being put to the test by a couple of pre-schoolers. Lincoln is four. Madelyn is three. ROBOT: Look at what i’m doing. MILES O’BRIEN: Both children have autism. Studies show children with autism lack certain social skills important for…
Transcending Autism: Raising an Autistic Son and Running a Small Business
My restaurant’s called Coco Sala and our theme is coffee, chocolate and cocktails. It’s a lot of fun, it’s a lot of work though, too. I have two beautiful children. Justin has high functioning autism. By the time he was in 6th grade he was formally diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. He has difficulty socializing with…
The Neuroscience of Autism ft. 12tone
When researchers talk about the “normal” human brain, there really isn’t any such thing. But trying to understand how brains vary is valuable, because it helps us understand how differences in the structure and function of the brain lead to differences in behavior. Hey there, Brainiacs! I’m Alie Astrocyte. This week, I want to talk…