A Guide to Identifying and Understanding Scientific Research About Autism
Whether you are an individual with autism or a parent to a loved one with an autism spectrum disorder, you may want to stay informed about scientific
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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,
How Families of Individuals with Autism Can Meet Pandemic Challenges
The COVID-19 crisis has changed many lives in unexpected ways. Families of individuals with autism are navigating new challenges including increased stress and disruptions to routine. As
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
Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 54
1 in 54: New prevalence numbers from the CDC underscore the need for autism research funding March 27, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control
Editorial – Researchers have identified a relationship between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and autism
Editor’s note: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes have recently received much attention among members of the autism community. This is due, in large part, to the research conducted by
Whats the connection between autism and sleep?
For many people with autism, a good night’s sleep is an elusive thing. As much as 86 percent of children on the spectrum experience disrupted