Autism
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have reported new findings on parent-mediated interventions for children with autism. According to the study, parents of children newly diagnosed with autism experience higher levels of parenting stress compared to parents of typically developing children. The study also investigated the effectiveness
Autism
Researchers at the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University have conducted a study to identify potential biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using complex network analysis. The study aimed to identify functional closed-loop pathways in the brains of children with ASD and compared them to typically developing children. The
Autism
Research conducted in Valencia, Spain has revealed a notable increase in the use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, often beyond approved indications. The study analyzed 128,057 antipsychotic treatments administered to 30,383 individuals between 2015 and 2023. The most frequent indications for antipsychotic use were disorders of personality
Autism
A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has investigated the association between human development and gender inequality indices in the birth country of immigrant parents and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their US-born children. The research used data from a multi-site case-control
Adults
Current research highlights the distinct needs of autistic adults in promoting their health and well-being, which may differ from other patient groups. A recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences investigated the aspects that promote health and well-being among autistic adults and how they can be incorporated
Soccer players
Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United midfielder, has reduced his TV work to focus on caring for his severely autistic son, Aiden. Scholes, 50, has been on TV since his retirement in 2013, but this season, he has given up the majority of his work to build a routine with
Adults
Research conducted at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has shed light on the obstacles faced by mothers of adult autistic individuals in promoting autonomy and meaningful relationships. The study aimed to investigate the challenges, coping mechanisms, and adaptation strategies employed by these mothers
Acetaminophen
A recent announcement by President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. linking the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) by expectant mothers to a "very increased risk of autism" has been met with significant criticism from the scientific community. The announcement, made on September
Autism
The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the US has been steadily increasing, with the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that approximately 1 in 36 children are affected by age 8. For those diagnosed with autism, creating space for their perspectives
Acetaminophen
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, and its former parent company, Johnson & Johnson, over allegations that they failed to warn consumers about the potential link between the pain reliever and autism and ADHD in children. The lawsuit claims that the
Acetaminophen
The lawsuit, led by Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, claims that the companies knowingly withheld evidence about Tylenol's potential links to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). President Trump's recent comments linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism have drawn attention to
Acetaminophen
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, and its former parent company, Johnson & Johnson, over allegations that they failed to warn consumers about the potential link between the pain reliever and autism and ADHD in children. The lawsuit claims that the
