Autism
Researchers at Sophia Children's University Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, have published a new study on the developmental characteristics of autistic individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding these patterns to provide personalized support. The longitudinal study, which analyzed 30 observational studies, found that autistic individuals
Autism
Researchers at Imam Khomeini International University have found that family-based interventions delivered via telehealth can be an effective method to reduce behavioral excesses in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The study, conducted with 14 parents of children with ASD, found that high and low-order behavioral excesses were significantly decreased
Autism
President Trump and members of his administration announced their belief that a root cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is acetaminophen, citing a study that observed a correlation between acetaminophen exposure and infant neurological status. However, the majority of research suggests that vaccines do not cause autism, and the claim
Adults
Research from Sodertorn University in Huddinge, Sweden, has shed new light on the representation of autism in literature. A new study, published in Autism In Adulthood, explores the portrayal of autistic characters in novels and their experiences of love and relationships. The research highlights the dichotomies and happy endings present
Autism
A new study published in Epilepsia suggests that surgical interventions can be a viable treatment option for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy, with significant improvements in seizure frequency and quality of life. The systematic review and meta-analysis of 46 studies involving 325 patients with ASD and epilepsy
Autism
Profoundly autistic children, like my 7-year-old nonverbal daughter, often fall through the cracks of the unified autism spectrum, requiring 24/7 care due to their intellectual disability and minimal verbal ability. While some autism advocates voice concerns about the potential challenges and ableism associated with subtypes, others, including the Lancet
Autism
Research has shed light on the complex developmental diseases and conditions affecting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A recent study using the BTBR T+ tf inbred mouse model of ASD has demonstrated impaired contextual control of behaviour, a hallmark of autism. The study, conducted by researchers at Waseda University,
Autism
Researchers collaborating with members of the autism community have developed a German translation of the Revised Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI-R), ensuring inclusive, respectful, and accessible language and concepts across all genders. To validate the German CATI-R, a large sample of 1057 German native speakers, including individuals with a self-reported
Autism
Researchers at Penn State have found that the constellation of multiple genetic changes scattered throughout a person's DNA plays a key role in the development of complex disorders, such as autism and developmental delay. This study, published in the journal Cell, highlights the complexity of genetic disorders and
Autism
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent research published in the journal Molecular Autism has shed new light on the differences in exploration strategies between clinical and subclinical populations with autism. The study, conducted by researchers from Ghent University, aimed to investigate how autism diagnosis
Adults
Autistic adults experience high rates of depression, yet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria may not fully represent their experiences. A qualitative study of 109 autistic adults and 13 caregivers found that while participants met DSM-5-TR depression criteria, their symptom expression differed.
Autism
New research conducted by investigators at Xihua University in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, has found that the Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) method is effective in promoting social communication and reducing core autism symptoms in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study, published in the Journal
