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Domus is known for participating in autism research studies. The organization is also known as Centro Educativo Domus. In 1980, the organization was founded by a group of parents of autistic children who wanted more support. The original director was Judith Martínez de Vaillard, who also had an autistic son.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network ( ASAN) is an American 501 (c) (3) nonprofit advocacy organization run by and for individuals on the autism spectrum. ASAN advocates for the inclusion of autistic people in decisions that affect them, including: legislation, depiction in the media, and disability services.
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Connecticut. Franklin Academy; Georgia. Lionheart School; Massachusetts. New England Center for Children; Michigan. Burger School for Students with Autism
The Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) philosophy recognizes autism as a lifelong condition and does not aim to cure but to respond to autism as a culture. [2] Core tenets of the TEACCH philosophy include an understanding of the effects of autism on individuals; use of assessment to ...
Sociology. Societal and cultural aspects of autism or sociology of autism [1] come into play with recognition of autism, approaches to its support services and therapies, and how autism affects the definition of personhood. [2] The autistic community is divided primarily into two camps; the autism rights movement and the pathology paradigm.
Proponents of neurodiversity strive to reconceptualize autism and related conditions in society by acknowledging that neurodiversity does not require a cure, changing the language from the current "condition, disease, disorder, or illness"-based nomenclature, "broadening the understanding of healthy or independent living", acknowledging new ...
Teachers give autistic students extra time to answer when they ask them a question. Autistic children take time to process information but they are listening and will respond. Schools dedicated to being autism friendly, like Pathlight School in Singapore, designed their campus to offer students "dignity" in an autism-friendly environment. There ...
This is a list of films and miniseries that are based on actual events. All films on this list are from American production unless indicated otherwise. 2005. 1 Litre of Tears (Japanese: 1リットルの涙) (2005) – Japanese medical drama miniseries based on the story of Aya Kitō, who suffered from a degenerative disease and died at the age ...