Today, the name “Mozart” is nearly synonymous with the genre of classical music. Over two centuries after the renowned composer’s death, the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart still permeates concert halls, film scores and playlists around the globe. The city of Salzburg, Austria, Mozart’s birthplace, has been transformed into a kind of Mozart “theme park”1, […]
Archives for February 2018
Autistic Individuals in the Arts: Susan Boyle
February 19, 2018 by · 2 Comments
The whole world stopped for a day in April 2009 when they heard this. In a manner similar to the way that stars including Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, and Carrie Underwood were propelled into the spotlight from American Idol, Susan Boyle received her start on the third season of Britain’s Got Talent. There’s just […]
Autistic Individuals in the Arts: Was Warhol Autistic?
February 18, 2018 by · 2 Comments
As one of the forefront leaders of the 60’s Pop art movement, Andy Warhol made a name for himself with artworks exemplifying mainstream pop culture, coupled with bright colors and bold line-work, but what many don’t know is that one of the most famous artists of the century may very well have been a part […]
Autistic Individuals in the Arts: Dan Aykroyd
February 18, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
“Who you gonna call?” a phrase often quoted in reference to the film Ghostbusters, has maintained popularity since the film’s release in 1984. The science-fiction comedy has entertained millions with the idea of spirits and the need for their extermination by a team of scientists, composed of all-star actors Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, […]
Adult ADHD: The Brain!!
February 16, 2018 by · 2 Comments
Suggested video titled Adult ADHD and the brain Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition or mental disorder, that is more commonly found in children but increasingly being recognized in adults. In most cases, ADHD starts in childhood and continues into adulthood. Scientists have not designated a specific cause for ADHD but many conclude that […]
Adult ADHD: Stimulant and Nonstimulant Medication
February 16, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not two-dimensional. From childhood to adulthood, treatment requires a comprehensive, or “multimodal”, approach ranging from medical to behavioral to psychological intervention. However, for 1.5 million adults in the U.S. with ADHD, medication is an essential portion of treatment. In fact, it is also the only proven treatment. First, […]
Adult ADHD: Differences Between Diagnosing Adults and Children
February 16, 2018 by · 1 Comment
From 2002 to 2007, the diagnosis of adult ADHD has increased more than three-fold. After the diagnosis of their child, adults realize they too could have ADHD. Adults seeking a diagnosis should know that there are differences in diagnosing ADHD in adults and children. In order to diagnose ADHD, individuals must experience symptoms listed in […]
Adult ADHD : Problems Faced in Adulthood
February 16, 2018 by · 4 Comments
Much of the research done on ADHD has been with children until very recently. However, the disorder affects adults in many different ways as their environments change with age. As children with ADHD are much more likely to have problems in school, and are much more likely to eventually drop out, getting a job in […]
Science and Autism: Government Funded Research
February 9, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
In the past few decades the US government has taken an interest in the autism spectrum in terms of research. The National Institute of Health has funding dedicated to discovering the many causes of Autism and funds many projects associated with Autism that are run mostly run through the CDC. These projects range from looking […]
Science and Autism: History of Autism Therapy
February 7, 2018 by · 1 Comment
Autism has been widely misunderstood for much of its recorded history. Misconceptions about the disorder have led to a variety of therapies that, on the whole, have been ineffective at alleviating symptoms of the disorder. The first written record of autism comes from Switzerland, where a psychiatrist named Eugen Bleuler used autism to describe a […]