Autor: Clarice Peres

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) describes a phenomenon where individuals inflict deliberate pain and tissue damage to their bodies. Self-injurious behaviour is especially prevalent across the autism spectrum, but little is understood about the features and functions of self-injury for autistic individuals without intellectual disability, or about the risk factors that might be valuable for clinical usage in… Continuar lendo A ‘choice’, an ‘addiction’, a way ‘out of the lost’: exploring self-injury in autistic people without intellectual disability.

The number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has quadrupled compared with the same time last year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can sometimes lead to serious health complications, including infections of the lungs and brain. In total, some… Continuar lendo Measles cases quadruple globally in 2019, says UN.

Percussionist and researcher Jeff Strong embarks on a three-decade journey into the power of musical rhythm. Different Drummer chronicles his path as he navigates ancient drumming practices, conducts clinical research, and develops the music that establishes him as a pioneer in the world of auditory brain stimulation. Help treat people who not only suffer from ADHD… Continuar lendo Different Drummer: One Man’s Music and Its Impact on ADD, Anxiety, and Autism.