Autism may stem from a different — and larger — set of genetic mutations in women than it does in men, according to a new study1. The findings support a growing body of evidence suggesting that women require a bigger genetic hit than men do to have conditions that affect brain development, including autism. Autism […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the most efficient treatment (clinically proven to give the best results for children with traits of autism) for children with ASD and one of the most important aspects that should be considered regarding treatment is the location choice. Parents are often confused about which model is better, ABA home-based or […]

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has launched two new degree programmes in speech and language therapy, and digital communications and integrated media. Both will start in September. The speech therapy undergraduate programme is the first of its kind here. SIT said yesterday that there is increasing demand for speech therapists in Singapore, for children […]

There are different methods for a child with ASD to learn to communicate – sign language, PECs, using an electronic device with voice output, etc, but it’s important to focus on teaching the child to express themselves verbally. Motivation is the key to learning verbal communication. It is very important to know what motivates the […]