A new study reveals that adults with autism process active and passive touch similarly, unlike neurotypical individuals whose brains reduce activity during self-initiated touch. This finding may help explain repetitive behaviors like stimming, which are common in autism and can serve as emotional regulation or sensory coping mechanisms.
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From our Oxford and London offices we undertake a comprehensive range of accessibility and inclusive design consultancy work in the public and private sectors with national coverage.
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All our services are carried out by experienced members of the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC), the only recognised qualification for Access Consultants in the UK.
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Our key selling point is that accessibility and inclusive design is the central focus of our practice. We do not undertake any other surveying or design consultancy work and this sets us apart from our competition.
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We are dedicated to constant improvement in our service, and this is achieved by continuous professional development of our staff and acting on feedback from clients to provide the best advice we can.
Braille Institute is proud to announce a new release of its award-winning typeface, Atkinson Hyperlegible. The enhanced version named Atkinson Hyperlegible Next, significantly expands the font’s capabilities, making it more versatile for readers, designers, and programmers around the globe.
