News tagged with: autism
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Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the University found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism
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Animal characters can boost young children’s psychological development
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: A new study by researchers in our School of Psychology explored the extent to which different characters influence children’s theory of mind skills.
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Dungeons and Dragons can help autistic people gain confidence and find their inner hero
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: A new study led by the University has shown the roleplaying game boosts the confidence of people with autism and enables them to feel more comfortable with social interactions
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Why are board games so popular among many people with autism? New research explains
Academics say the research into board gaming could help to inform future work on designing wellbeing interventions for special populations.
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Project aims to enhance young people’s achievements and enthusiasm for engineering
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Funded by a grant of almost £100,000 from the Royal Academy of Engineering, the project will deliver two week-long summer schools for Year 10 pupils and post-16 students that aims to enhance interest in engineering.
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s seedling idea that grew worldwide
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
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Project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks for patients with intellectual disabilities
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the ²ÝùÊÓƵ have led the development of the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist and accompanying guidance, which aim to provide practical advice for commissioning professionals.
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Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: A new study into the effectiveness of Brain in Hand, which provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life, has shown it can significantly reduce anxiety levels.
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Academic helps create immersive light show for sell-out musical performances
²ÝùÊÓƵ news: Professor Chris Bennewith and members of the artistic collective Squidsoup are working alongside electronic music pioneer Four Tet
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Partnership aims to inspire the autistic animators of the future
The workshops run by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ and DaniMation Entertainment encourage young people on the autism spectrum to develop their own animation from concept to completion
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in Occupational Therapy; Rachel Rule, Sense Aware founder; and Alannah
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Grant to boost students’ work helping people with autism
A project set up by two ²ÝùÊÓƵ students to help young people with autism and additional needs has won nearly £5,000 from the Aviva Community Fund.
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Pegg (Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit); Professor Rudi Dallos]()
Autism research team invited on to national network
The Welcome Research Hub – comprised of academics from the School of Psychology, ²ÝùÊÓƵ Institute of Education and Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) – will be joining charity Autistica’s ‘Discover’ Research Network.
