autism
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Dubai: Autistic Indian teen sets world record for fastest 10 km skate in 40 minutes
Dubai: A 14-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat with autism has set a Guinness World Record for completing a 10 km inline skate in just 40 minutes and 4 seconds. Zayne Merzi Sodawaterwala made…
- Middle East
Emirates becomes world’s first autism certified airline
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has become the world’s first airline to receive official Autism Certification, marking a significant milestone in accessible air travel. Emirates has achieved the distinction of being the world’s first…
- Featured News
Autistic persons are not patients, only different; treat them with empathy
Individuals with Autism possess unique perspectives on passion, empathy, intimacy, love, caring, and a sense of humour. These perspectives often diverge from what society typically values, but they are a source of…
- Health
How routine immunisation can aid in early detection of autism?
New Delhi: Healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunisation, said a paediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad entrepreneur creates website for early detection of Autism
Hyderabad: While most people find it challenging to deal with family members having special needs such as Autism, a young entrepreneur from Hyderabad viewed it as an opportunity to serve the people.…
- Middle East
Madinah accredits as 1st autism-friendly city in Middle East
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s city of Madinah, has been accredited as the first autism-friendly city in the Middle East, and the fourth globally. This came after an agreement recently signed by…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi launches virtual check-in service for People of Determination
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), has launched a virtual check-in initiative to train People of Determination for a seamless passenger journey at…
- Hyderabad
CognitiveBotics launches AI-Based eLearning Platform for Autistic children
Hyderabad: CognitiveBotics, an AI startup based out of Hyderabad has launched an eLearning platform for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This innovative life cycle product handholds children with autism from ages…
- Delhi
National Medical Commission warns against using stem cell therapy for treating autism
Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned against the use of stem cell therapy for treating autism due to inadequate scientific evidence on its efficacy and said its promotion and advertisement…
- Health
Research finds individuals with autism have poorer health and healthcare
Washington: New research from the University of Cambridge suggests autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions. They are also reported to have lower-quality healthcare than others.…
- Health
Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study
Beersheba: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts a person’s perception and socialization with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. A routine prenatal ultrasound…
- Health
Study identifies biomarkers linked to autism risk
New York: A large study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Norwegian National Institute of Public Health has identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation linked to…
