Discussion Topics from AANE Session

At a recent AANE group session, we discussed AI and how it effects us. For me, AI kind of scares me because of the potential for scams and fraud.  From childhood on with my family I was always told I was too sensitive in communication.  I do not care for the social niceties because sometimes I feel they are fake. I know at times I want to tell the truth but I know there is a risk there and people do not want to hear it. I struggle with anxiety most of my life and it was a part of some of my family members personality.  It came down from my father. I am great at overthinking in my day to day life. It caused me to walk away from situations that, if I had been more patient, would have turned out just fine. At times I give up too easily on good experiences.  At other times I just did not like dealing with the conflicts.  I have worked with my therapist for over 25 years and we have learned a lot from each other.  

Green light for diagnostic autism app raises questions, concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the okay to an app designed to help clinicians diagnose autism in children, labeling it safe for use.

But it’s still unclear whether the technology is effective, researchers say, raising concerns that it could actually disrupt the standard diagnosis process and, in some cases, lead to delays in starting therapy. read more