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
Adults
Researchers from the University of California have conducted a study to develop a conceptual model of loneliness in autistic adults. The study aimed to improve methods for assessing loneliness among autistic individuals, who are highly vulnerable to loneliness due to their cognitive and social challenges. The research used qualitative content
Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have higher levels of salivary oxytocin than their typically developing peers, but these differences are not always statistically significant, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The research, conducted by a team of psychologists from Istanbul Nisantasi University, aimed
Autism
A study published in the journal Autism has found significant correlations between family dynamics, parental psychological distress, and functional impairment in children with autism in Turkey. Researchers recruited 100 families with children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with autism and their parents to investigate these relationships. The study measured autism severity,
Autism
Investigators from the University of Bristol have conducted a study on the impact of ageing on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and objective cognition in adults on the autism spectrum. The research revealed that individual variation in autistic traits has not been taken into account when producing normative data for assessing
Autism
Investigations into the causes and potential treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have led to the publication of a new study exploring the effects of cuminaldehyde on autistic-like behaviors in mice with maternal separation stress. According to researchers from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, cuminaldehyde, a compound found in various
Adults
Current research results on Developmental Diseases and Conditions - Autism have been published, highlighting the importance of using multi-informant approaches to gain a more comprehensive understanding of autistic adults' experiences. Unlike traditional methods that rely on self or parent reports, multi-informant approaches involve gathering information from multiple sources, such
Autism
Research from Miami University has discovered that individuals with autism may face biases in the workplace, with autistic characteristics leading to perceptions of poor work traits, increased anxiety, and introversion. However, the study found that disclosing one's autism diagnosis can have a positive impact on job perceptions, especially
Adults
Researchers from the University of California have conducted a study to develop a conceptual model of loneliness in autistic adults. The study aimed to improve methods for assessing loneliness among autistic individuals, who are highly vulnerable to loneliness due to their cognitive and social challenges. The research used qualitative content
Adults
Autistic individuals with gender diversity often experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions, making their mental health presentations and psychopathology less well understood. A recent study conducted at McLean Hospital aimed to characterize these presentations and history in patients seeking psychiatric care. The research involved a retrospective chart review of 125 patients, including
Autism
As individuals with autism navigate the critical developmental period from childhood to adulthood, they face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to a diagnosis of autism. A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders highlights the significant disparities between autistic and non-autistic young adults, revealing that
Autism
A recent study by researchers from Bar-Ilan University has revealed that parental insightfulness (PI) plays a significant role in determining the social competence of autistic children. The study, which was supported by the Israel Science Foundation, examined the relationship between PI and social competence in 68 autistic children and 46
