The startup Jade Autism, led by Espírito Santo CEO Ronaldo Cohim, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, chosen by Hub 71 in Abu Dhabi to start its activities in the international territory. Created in the state of Espirito Santo, the company’s activities focused on creating games that help treat children with cognitive disabilities […]
In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we spent World Autism Awareness Day in social isolation. However, this does not mean that the date is no longer important. In fact, it is the perfect opportunity to discuss the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the routine changes for children with autism and their families. […]
A constant feature in the news in recent days is COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. In addition, it is no wonder: the new disease has already reached a pandemic state, contaminating people from all over the world. Moreover, at this point, many questions may arise: what is the coronavirus? Coronavirus and autism? […]
Research that points to the causes of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has already shown that the condition is associated with genetics. The most recent study, for example, showed that the risk of autism is mostly genetic, around 97%, with heritability of 81%. Only 1% to 3% attributed to environmental factors. Given this observation, the question […]
Os pais de crianças autistas passam por muitas dificuldades durante o processo de diagnóstico. Focados em entender os sintomas “diferentes” que suas crianças apresentam (como, por exemplo, a falta de desenvolvimento da fala), eles procuram ajuda profissional. Mas nem sempre sabem lidar com o resultado: algumas famílias passam por uma fase de descrença antes […]
The diagnosis of autism is a unique process for each patient. Although there are patterns of symptoms and behaviors, it is important to remember that the right professional and the right documentation help a lot. This is precisely due to the wide range of ASD signals and the importance of identifying patterns. As some […]
Repetitive behaviors are common signs of autism. However, those who do not know how the ASD patient expresses himself can misunderstand them. The phenomenon, which also occurs in people with other disorders and in neurotypical, manifests with repetitive and ritualistic actions. This is often the case when a person inhibited in stimulating environments, or […]
The relationship between aggressiveness and autism is one of the first warning signs that lead families to seek help for their children. This is because, among other signs of TEA, aggressiveness ends up highlighting and worrying adults, as the safety of their children is so important. In conjunction with other symptoms, such as difficulty […]
Uma das maiores preocupações de famílias que lidam com TEA é o autismo na vida adulta. As crianças que são diagnosticadas cedo e recebem o tratamento correto são auxiliadas por profissionais de saúde, educadores e familiares durante o processo. Mas o autismo em adultos traz novos desafios. Assim, quando o filho começa a crescer e […]
A relação entre agressividade e autismo é um dos primeiros sinais de alerta que levam famílias a buscarem ajuda para suas crianças. Isso porque, entre outros indícios do TEA, a agressividade acaba se destacando e preocupando os adultos, já que a segurança de seus filhos é tão importante. Em conjunto com outros sintomas, como […]
