According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of autism continues to increase in the United States and, as of 2022, 1 in 44 children are diagnosed as autistic. However, there continues to be a discrepancy in autism diagnosis and treatment across racial groups. Regardless of socioeconomic status, Black, Latino/Hispanic, and …
September 2022
Compared to males, women are at an elevated risk of their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) going undiagnosed due to their difficulties being mislabeled or misunderstood. Women often require more severe autistic symptoms as well as increased cognitive and behavioral problems to be identified as autism. It has been found that teachers tend to underreport autistic …
Students with ADHD often struggle with the following: Speaking out of turn, resulting in interpersonal difficulties Problems following instructions, especially if they are presented with multiple steps Forgetfulness across settings Problems starting and completing large or long term projects without direct supervision Difficulty participating effectively in group products due to distraction and/or impulsivity Deficits in …
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