News items about Autism from Segamat, Johor, Malaysia and around the world.
Neurofeedback program
Our center is conducting a new program called neurofeedback. It train us to control our focusing ability by playing games with brain waves.
Ground Breaking Day for REACH SEGAMAT new building
Autism signs 'present in first months' of life
From BBC News
By Helen Briggs
8th Nov 2013
An early indication of autism can be identified in babies under six months old, a study suggests.
US researchers, writing in Nature, analysed how infants...
Teenager Tackles Autism With Help From Google Glass
From Wired.com
By Cade Metz
13th Aug 2013
As you slip on the Google Glass frames — placing them carefully over your own eyeglasses — you’re told they can read the emotions of the people around you.
A game to help kids with anger problems
From TheStar Online
12th Aug 2013
IN an age where many are hooked on computer games, Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is experimenting with using the medium to reach out to children with...
Autistic kids who best peers at math show different brain organization
From Stanford Med Website
By LOUIS BERGERON
16th August 2013
Children with autism and average IQs consistently demonstrated superior math skills compared with nonautistic children in the same IQ...
UKM Autism Learning Laboratory: Empowering children and care-givers towards meaningful lives
From asiengage.org
2nd Aug 2013
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects normal brain function, impacting the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults...
Mind-Body Exercise (Tai Chi) Improves Self-Control for Children with Autism
From www.goodtherapy.org
By Jen Wilson
18th July 2013
Emotional and behavioral control are often impaired in individuals with autism (ASD). Children are especially prone to emotional and verbal...
Study finds weak brain connections in autistic children
From theAustralian.com.au
18th June 2013
SOME children with autism have weak brain connections in regions that link speech with emotional rewards, possibly signaling a new pathway in treatment,...
Pictures Better than Sign Language for Kids with Autism
From LiveSciences
By Tanya Lewis
25th April 2013
Children with autism who don't speak could benefit from using pictures to communicate, and having even their small attempts at speaking rewarded, new...
Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 50 Kids
From LiveSciences.com
By Rachael Rettner
20th March 2013
The percentage of U.S. kids with autism continues to rise, with the latest estimate showing the highest numbers yet.
About 1 in 50 U.S....
Predicting Autism’s Path
From The Scientist
By Kate Yandell
31st May 2013
Children with autism show a variety of linguistic and social abilities, and it can be difficult to predict how a child will develop. But monitoring...
Autistic children: Felt but inaccessible
From MySinChew.com
Translated by LIM LIY EE/Sin Chew Daily
17th April 2010
Autistic children have been described as "the children of the stars."
A clinical psychologist, Huang Wei Xiong pointed out...
Robots in the classroom help autistic children learn
8th Nov 2012
From BBC News
By Judith Burns
BBC News education reporter
Autistic children may learn better from robots than from human teachers, according to evidence emerging from a trial at a school...
Folic Acid Supplements Shown To Reduce Risk Of Autism
Carol Pearson
17th April 2013
Doctors generally recommend that women take folic acid supplements if they plan to become pregnant - because the B-vitamin reduces the risk of...
Apps are ‘game changer’ for autistic
9th April 2013
From Miami Herald
BY KITTY DUMAS
SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Not too long ago, an autism diagnosis was seen as a door tightly shut on a world that communicated differently. Today,...
Jet Li stars in movie as father of an autistic son
Ocean Heaven (海洋天堂 Hǎiyáng Tiāntáng) is a 2010 Chinese-Hong Kong drama film starring martial arts superstar Jet Li in his first full drama role. It also co-stars Taiwanese actress Kwai Lun-mei.
Jet...
Showcased Artwork By Prodigious Savant
From VitualMalaysia.com
By Ariel Chew
2008
Together with The Art Commune gallery, the Golden Sands Resort, Penang by Shangri-La presented an open showcase of original artwork by the prodigious savant...
Let’s walk the talk for special kids
From Star Online
By Dr. Low Hui Min
16th Dec 2012
The authorities should be serious if they want to move towards advocating inclusive education especially for children with learning disabilities.
MANY...