#InclusiveEducation

A recent study has found that strengthening inner speech through a guided self-talk intervention may help autistic children better manage their emotions, pointing to a promising new direction in autism care. Published in Autism Research on June 15, this pilot study introduces the “Thinking in Speech” (TiS) therapy—a novel approach that could address one of the most persistent daily challenges for children on the autism spectrum and their families: emotional dysregulation (source).

A new wave of research has illuminated why certain individuals find it nearly impossible to concentrate or communicate in noisy environments—a challenge familiar to many Thais contending with Bangkok’s bustling streets or the energetic chaos of family gatherings. Recent findings reveal that this heightened sensitivity to background noise may be hardwired in the brain, specifically rooted in the structure and connectivity of the insular cortex, or “insula,” an area crucial for integrating emotional and sensory information.