AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Cambodian teen jailed for Telegram posts vows to fight on
An autistic teenager jailed for writing messages deemed insulting to the Cambodian government vowed to continue "to fight for patriots" after he was released from prison on Wednesday (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Funeral of Mexican mother activist burnt dead
Relatives and supporters attend the funeral of a Mexican activist and mother of an autistic child who died after being set on fire (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Jewish teen arrested for US bomb threats has tumour
An Israeli-American teenager accused of making dozens of anti Semitic bomb threats that led to concern and a backlash in the United States has autism and a brain tumour his lawyer told a court Thursday
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : US MEXICO LAUNCH CROSS-BORDER SEARCH FOR LOST BOY WITH AUTISM
Police and activists from Mexico and the United States are searching along their common border for 7 year old autistic American boy who went missing six days ago around the border towns of Juarez and El Paso
Curated Video
Ohio teen, son of anti-vaxxer mother, testifies
The Ohio teen who drew national attention with his rebellion against his anti-vaccine mother, testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday about the dangers of misinformation on the internet.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Palestinian demonstrators protest against racism in Gaza City
Palestinian demonstrators organise a protest outside the UN building in Gaza City in support of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a white policeman knelt on his neck during an arrest in the US and Iyad Hallak, a...
Press Association
Autism Acceptance Week: Kate Shand discusses the importance of educational support
Kate Shand, founder of Enjoy Education, discusses the importance of Autism Acceptance Week, and educational support for young people with autism. World Autism Acceptance Week is from 28 March to 3 April 2022.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : 'Food or rent?': California single mom faces dilemma amid pandemic (2 of 3)
AFPTV meets with single mothers bearing the brunt of economic hardship due to the pandemic: Aleida Ramirez lives with her 11-year-old daughter, Echo, and her 21-year-old autistic nephew in a low-income housing in Concord, California...
Curated Video
New research links maternal obesity with autism in children. It doesn't prove obesity causes autism, but the authors say their results raise public health concerns because of the high level of obesity in the U.S.
HEADLINE: Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy
CAPTION: New research links maternal obesity with autism in children. It doesn't prove obesity causes autism, but the authors say their results raise public health concerns...
Curated Video
Doctors see if Google Glass can help autistic children
US AUTISM GLASS SOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 4.45SHOTLIST:AP TelevisionSan Jose, California - April 6, 20161. Various of...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : The Paris hospital bringing "early diagnosis" hope to autistic children
When Alexandra Moine learned that her son was autistic, she was pregnant with her second child. Thanks to personalised care at the Robert-Debré hospital in Paris, she was able to have her daughter, who also has autism, screened early...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: School for autistic children breaks new ground in China
VOICED: School for autistic children breaks new ground in China
Curated Video
CDC study finds 1 in 88 children have autism. Health officials say it's partly due to wider screening and better diagnosis. AP's Bonny Ghosh reports.
HEADLINE: Autism cases on the rise
CAPTION: CDC study finds 1 in 88 children have autism. Health officials say it's partly due to wider screening and better diagnosis. AP's Bonny Ghosh reports. (March 29)
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Autism and the Structure and Function of Synapses
Take autism awareness in your class to a whole new level. Scholars watch a short video to discover how autism affects the brain. The narrator discusses the effects of altered proteins on neural synapses and the role the nucleus plays in...
Social Skills Central
Social Skills Accepting "No"
When you are a kid, sometimes a grownup is going to tell you "No." You can respond in a couple of different ways... Learners discover how one youngster suggests how to approach hearing the word No from an adult in this quick...
TED-Ed
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
Gain a deeper understanding of autism and the broad spectrum of individuals that this developmental disorder affects. Temple Grandin explains key aspects of autism as conveyed through the recent motion picture based on her life,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Vaccine War
Controversy over whether to vaccinate children is an ongoing issue for parents and health professionals. This video presents the pros, cons and risks of vaccinating from different perspectives. There are text interviews with various...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Autism
Collection of articles on autism: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions people have about it, symptoms, treatment options, and ways the autistic person, and the caregivers and family members can take care of their needs. Jason, who...
Other
Osmosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Including Asperger Syndrome)
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder involving deficits in language, communication, and social behaviors. This video explores the previous and updated diagnostic criteria according to the diagnostic...
Other
Harmony Square: Handling Transitions and Change, Marvel & Friends
Marvel and Friends are characters in a cartoon series designed for children who are on on the autism spectrum. In this episode, the characters talk about what "change" means and how they can react to change.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Gene Mutations Offer Clues on the Autistic Brain
A discussion of scientific research into the cause of autism, and a possible connection between genetic mutations and brain development in the autistic individual. Aired June 10, 2011 [30:24]
PBS
Pbs: Nova Science Now: Autism Genes
A video investigating the hunt for the gene that causes autism. Learn how a parents crusade to help their child led to scientist finding a stretch of similar genes that may help solve the mystery about autism. [12:51]
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Humanoid Robot 'Russell' Engages Children With Autism
Look at a humanoid robot, nicknamed "Russell," who works with autistic children on their ability to imitate others, which is a skill important for learning. The robot is designed so as to not overstimulate or overwhelm a child with...