Study finds autistics better at problem-solving
Autistics are up to 40 percent faster at problem-solving than non-autistics, according to a new Université de Montréal and Harvard University study published in the journal Human Brain Mapping. view more (2009-06-17)
The matrix of autism
Autistic children are doubly stigmatized. On the one hand, they are often dismissed as "low functioning" or mentally retarded, especially if they have poor speaking skills as many do. Yet when autistics do show exceptional abilities-uncanny visual discrimination and memory for detail, for example-their flashes of brilliance are... view more... (2007-08-06)
Study on Joint Attention Has Implications for Understanding Autism
A hallmark of human nature is the ability to share information and to comprehend the thoughts and intentions of others. This capability involves social cognition (the cognitive processes involved in social interaction) and makes a significant contribution to the foundations for language development, as well as social competence. It also sets us... view more... (2007-09-27)
University film to smash autism stereotypes
Photographs available Widely held stereotypes of autism are leading to a "scandalous squandering of talented resources" by British employers, according to a senior academic at Sheffield Hallam University. Jeff Baggott, Head of Film and Media at the University, believes that misconceptions of the syndrome have resulted in a disturbing... view more... (2002-09-05)
Poor recognition of 'self' found in high functioning people with autism
Contrary to popular notions, people at the high end of the autism spectrum disorder continuum suffer most from an inability to model "self" rather than impaired ability to respond to others. view more (2008-02-07)
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