The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We’ll be sharing these stories over the next several weeks. These side-by-side photos show identical twins Sam and John
Tag: Autism
Raising a child with autism in Kenya: Facing stigma, finding glimmers of hope
Mary Gachoki had learned about autism spectrum disorder from a caregiving course she’d taken in college. When her son was 2 years old, she recognized that he was displaying traits associated with this neurological condition. He wasn’t making eye contact, he stopped talking and he began flapping his fingers –
Youth with autism are more likely to be arrested. A Nevada judge wants to remedy that
Melody and her daughter Angeleena O’Connor, 16, at their home in Las Vegas. Angeleena has autism in addition to anxiety, bipolar disorder and intermittent explosive disorder, among other diagnoses that can cause violent outbursts. Krystal Ramirez for NPR hide caption toggle caption Krystal Ramirez for NPR Melody and her daughter
Holly Madison Says Fans Have Been ‘Supportive’ After Autism Diagnosis: I ‘Connect’ With People
It’s been two years since The Girls Next Door star Holly Madison revealed she was diagnosed with autism. Since then, she’s received a ton of support from fans — and some occasional trolling. “There are people who don’t believe me,” Holly, who shares daughter Rainbow, 10, and son Forest, 7,
Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Jill George / NIH hide caption toggle caption Jill George / NIH New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Jill George / NIH A team of researchers
A boy on the autism spectrum struggled with a haircut. His barber saved the day
Jackson and his barber, Ree. LaQuista Erinna hide caption toggle caption LaQuista Erinna Jackson and his barber, Ree. LaQuista Erinna This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. A few years ago,
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
This image provided by WLBV-TV shows Donald Triplett, the Mississippi man known worldwide as “Case 1,” the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett died on Thursday at age 89. AP Photo/WLBV-TV hide caption toggle caption AP Photo/WLBV-TV This image provided by WLBV-TV shows Donald Triplett, the Mississippi man
NBA veteran Tony Snell, 31, reveals autism diagnosis
Tony Snell, a former NBA first-round pick of the Chicago Bulls in 2013, revealed Friday that he was diagnosed with autism last year. Snell, 31, learned his diagnosis after he and his wife noticed that their son, Karter, wasn’t reaching developmental milestones quickly enough. The two took their son to
Museum Present Highlights Media-Makers on the Autism Spectrum
When his autistic son, Nate, was rising up, Josh Sapan used to take him to the Museum of the Shifting Picture in Queens the place the online game exhibitions helped Nate hook up with the world. These experiences impressed Sapan, a museum trustee, to assist set up a program that
Children with autism battle to adapt to maturity. One physician is making an attempt to alter that
Dr. Mai Pham is an internist and former senior Medicare and Medicaid official with levels from Harvard and Johns Hopkins universities, however she nonetheless struggled to seek out take care of her son with autism, Alex Roodman. Alyssa Schukar for KHN conceal caption toggle caption Alyssa Schukar for KHN Dr.