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Adolescents with Autism Spend Free Time Using Screen-Based Media

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Photo: Boy playing on computer; linked to [10/02/2012] Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be fascinated by screen-based technology. A new study by a University of Missouri researcher found that adolescents with autism spend the majority of their free time using non-social media. Adolescents with Autism Spend Free Time Using Screen-Based Media - read more

Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the University of Montreal construct a first shopping mall specifically adapted to persons with a physical handicap. Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap - read more

Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly

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Photo: Elderly woman and man walking; linked to [27/01/2012] Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment, low physical activity or slower gross motor coordination. Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly - read more

Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality

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Photo: Elderly woman learns; linked to [23/01/2012] A program designed to boost cognition in older adults also increased their openness to new experiences, researchers report, demonstrating for the first time that a non-drug intervention in older adults can change a personality trait. Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality - read more

Animated Cartoon Helps Children with Autism

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Photo: Blue bus with face; linked to [16/01/2012] Empathy can be taught to children with autism by watching a specially designed cartoon. This is the finding of research of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Animated Cartoon Helps Children with Autism - read more

When Teens with Autism Want to Drive

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Photo: Girl drives a car; linked to [11/01/2012] In a study to investigate driving as it relates to teens with a high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD), child development and teen driving experts found that two-thirds of teenagers with HFASD who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drive. When Teens with Autism Want to Drive - read more

New Swimming Classification Programme Launched

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Photo: Swimmer; linked to [02/01/2012] International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming and its education partner, the IPC Academy launched an online programme designed to be the first step on a pathway for anyone considering becoming a Classifier in the sport. New Swimming Classification Programme Launched - read more

 
 

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