Autism
Autistic students face significant challenges in primary school, including mental health difficulties and poorer academic outcomes compared to their non-autistic peers. A recent systematic literature review explored the experiences of autistic students in primary school, highlighting the need for specific and subtle support based on individual needs. The review analyzed
Autism
Research conducted at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has shed new light on the emotional experiences of children on the autism spectrum. The study, published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, found that children with autism commonly exhibit differences in expressing emotions, often showing reduced physiological reactivity in
Adults
Adults with high levels of autism spectrum traits often face difficulty in being accurately measured by others, with researchers and clinicians seeking a reliable method to gauge these traits. This study, conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, sheds light on the differing views of autism spectrum traits among self-reporting adults
Autism
The September 2024 edition of the Autism journal, published by Sage Publications, features a comprehensive collection of research articles focusing on various aspects of autism and related disorders. The publication includes 19 original articles and reviews, exploring crucial topics such as the impact of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions on family
Autism
Steve Silberman, a renowned science writer and advocate for neurodiversity, passed away at 66. His magnum opus, "NeuroTribes," a 500-page history of autism, transformed the narrative around autism from a disorder to a natural part of human diversity. Silberman's work was deeply influenced by his early
Adults
The lived experiences of adults with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Ireland are marked by significant life challenges, according to a new study published by researchers from Dublin City University. The study aimed to explore the experiences of adults with PDA and autism, revealing the interplay between these conditions and
Autism
Researchers from Pacific University have conducted a study to understand the nature of special interests among autistic boys and girls. The study, funded by the Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK) Project, used a newly developed caregiver-report measure of special interests (the Special Interests Survey; SIS) to assess
Autism
Recent research on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been presented in a study that aimed to fill gaps in comprehensive data on the prevalence and presentation of psychiatric disorders in individuals with significant cognitive and communication impairment. The study, conducted by Marco O. Bertelli and his team at CREA (Research
Autism
Investigators at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, have made significant new findings in the study of developmental diseases and conditions - autism. The research, published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, examines the association between psychopathic and autistic traits and the three components of empathy: affective (feeling what
Autism
Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine investigated the relationship between autistic youth's irritability and core autism characteristics, such as restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) and social communication challenges. The study involved 107 autistic participants and found that irritability was associated with several categories of RRBs, including insistence
Autism
Researchers conducting a systematic review of non-pharmacological intervention studies for autistic children up to age eight found that there is little consensus on the types of behaviors that should be reduced via intervention. The review, which analyzed 102 studies, revealed that many of these studies lacked clear definitions and rationales
Autism
Research findings on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have identified a critical link between early diagnosis and patient-centered medical home (PCMH) components, facilitating improved functioning and care coordination for children with ASD. A study led by Baylor University researchers explored the relationship between age of ASD diagnosis and PCMH components in
