More evidence of GI issues reported in kids with ASD
A new study adds to evidence that gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and can contribute to behavior, sleep, and attention
Editorial – Debating the Role of Genetics in Autism
The history of autism is replete with arguments about its underlying causes and treatments—and frequently over the past 50 years, these arguments have involved genetics. While it
Reducing levels of tau prevents symptoms of autism from developing in mouse models of ASD
Reducing levels of a protein called tau prevents seizures and symptoms of autism from occurring in two separate mouse models of autism, according to a recent study.
Sleep problems start early in ASD and are associated with abnormal hippocampal development
Sleep problems are common in infants who later develop autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and are associated with an abnormal growth trajectory of the hippocampus, a new study
Editorial—Needed: A Standard Battery of Assessments
Currently, there is no shortage of assessments for children or adults with autism. In fact, dozens of such assessments are in use today. However, I believe there
New survey finds companion animals benefit families with autism
A recent survey explored companion animal (CA) ownership in families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including parents' beliefs about the benefits and burdens of CAs,
Report from a Think Tank on Aging and Autism Published
In 2017, Autism Canada, The Pacific Autism Family Network, and ARI facilitated a think tank on ASD in adulthood and later life in Vancouver, BC. Meetings focused
Drug may reduce ASD symptoms in young children by altering GABA/glutamate ratio in brain
A prescription drug used to treat edema (fluid buildup in the body) appears to reduce some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in
Editorial – Diagnosis and Screening for Autism: Past, Present, and Future
While the diagnosis of some syndromes is fairly straightforward, diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been and continues to be a challenge. In this editorial, I review
Editorial – The National Prevalence Rate of Autism: Is 1 in 59 a Reasonable Estimate?
Many in the autism community consider the prevalence rate reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be a reasonable estimate of the