Children with autism may be able to best learn new motor tasks if they are shown and described to them clearly.
This study looked at children with autism to see if they could change their motor output in response to a changes around them. The study had three tasks: two tasks that involved reaching with a robot arm; and one task that was performed with prism glasses. Scientists believe that a part of the brain called the cerebellum should be used adapt motor output to novel tools such as robot arms and prism glasses. The authors were surprised to find that children with autism were able to adapt to the tasks. These results suggest that children with autism are able to acquire an internal model of movement.
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Art
Mar 22, 2007 by AnonymousSome individuals with autism are gifted artists and their art is well worth viewing. Work will soon be able to be viewed at the Prism Gallery (http://www.nndsonline.org/prismgallery/index.html.
The mission of the Prism Gallery is to provide an exhibition space for the artwork of children and adults with autism. The recognition of creative expression as a primary building block for healthy emotional and intellectual development will be the foundation for all decisions and activities involving Prism. A commitment to promoting the arts will be built upon this same foundation and Prism will be diligent in supporting the efforts of artists.
The permanent gallery is scheduled to open June 2, 2007. The deadline for entries is April 30. Please visit the Web site above for information on submitting artwork.