ICCD Partners In Autism

WOW! 🥇 We are so proud to congratulate Elana Meyers Taylor for winning GOLD for Team USA in bobsledding ❄️

Elana is not only an Olympic gold medalist but also a disability advocate. Her son, Nico, has Down syndrome. Thank you, Elana, for representing families of individuals with Down syndrome everywhere and Team USA.

Congratulations, Elana! 🏆

Photo credit: Team USA

What Is the Autistic Neurotype? Rethinking Autism Beyond the DSM Autism is a neurotype, not a disorder. Learn how neurodiversity and Autistic culture challenge deficit-based views.

The development of the brain is influenced by many factors, including a child’s relationships, experiences and environment. In the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second. Early experiences affect the quality of that architecture by establishing either a sturdy or a fragile foundation for all of the learning, health and behaviours that follow. 🧠

The emotional and physical health, social skills, and cognitive-linguistic capacities that emerge in the early years are all important prerequisites for success in school and later in the workplace and community.

References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3722610/

https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/early-childhood-matters/brain-development/