Autism
World Autism Awareness Day – Update (April, 2023)
On April 2 every year, the world observes World Autism Day. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about autism, a neurological condition that manifests during early childhood. The aim of observing this day is to support those who are ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Autism Early Screening Tool
Australia’s La Trobe University in Melbourne developed an early screening tool that can detect autism in children aged between 12 and 24 months. About the new tool The new tool is known as SACS (Social Attention and Communication Surveillance). It ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
The SpaceX Billionaire Elon Musk recently announced that he had Asperger’s Syndrome. The announcement was made in a TV show Musk was hosting. Musk also mentioned about the Dogecoin cryptocurrency in the show. Recently, an announcement was made that SpaceX ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Retinal scan technology developed to identify Childhood Autism
A Hong Kong based scientist has developed a method that uses the machine learning and artificial intelligence and scan the retinas of children in order to detect the early childhood autism. Key points The new technology can scan the retinas ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Autistic Pride Day observed on June 18
Autistic Pride Day is observed on 18th June to create awareness about autism among people. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the individual’s ability to interact and communicate. This day is represented by a rainbow infinity symbol, which represents ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
World Autism Day observed on April 2nd
The World Autism Day was observed on April 2nd amid the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. The theme for 2020 is ‘Transition to Adulthood’. Autism Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the nervous system and the brain. Though its exact ..
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
Every year, the World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 by the members of United Nations. The day is observed to take measures to increase awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Highlights In all there are 7 health specific ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
2019 edition of Autistic Pride Day (APD)
The Autistic Pride Day (APD) is observed every year on 18th of June to recognise the importance of pride for autistics and understands it not as a disease but as a difference. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disability is a range ..