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Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on: April 22, 2015
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires lifelong support, yet research on adult services and education is critically underfunded. Addressing all life stages is crucial for improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition impacting social communication and behavior.
- Individuals with ASD often experience co-occurring conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and mental health challenges.
- Current research disproportionately neglects adult life stages, with only 1% focusing on post-secondary education and adult health services in the past decade.
Abstract:
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social cognition and communication, restricted interests, and stereotyped behaviors. It is often associated with sensory dysfunctions, other neurodevelopmental disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, epilepsy and/or sleep disorders. This condition will accompany people throughout their lives, with variations in its evolution. In the last ten years, only 1% of all autism research focused on developing post-secondary education programs and training in adult health services. Taking into account this dichotomy of interests, we must think about the different stages of life, such as early intervention, school inclusion, bullying, associated mental and medical disorders, lack of group belonging, job opportunities and the aging. Only by becoming aware of each of them can we achieve a better quality of life for people with autism and their families.
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