Tag: ASD

Researchers discuss features of social robots developed to help people

From the Kavli Foundation press release via ScienceDaily: After years of existing only in fiction, social robots are finally being designed that can more closely emulate how people express themselves,… Read more »

Study suggests that learning to “talk things through” in one’s head may help children with autism

From the Durham University press release via EurekAlert!: Teaching children with autism to ‘talk things through in their head’ may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase… Read more »

Study suggests children with autism spectrum disorders tend to be preoccupied with screen-based technology

From the University of Missouri press release: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be fascinated by screen-based technology. A new study by a University of Missouri researcher found… Read more »

Survey suggests possible link between family history of psychiatric disorders and intellectual interests

From the Princeton University press release by Morgan Kelly: A hallmark of the individual is the cultivation of personal interests, but for some people, their intellectual pursuits might actually be… Read more »