With graduation season around the corner, many autistic high school and college seniors may feel a unique tension between their hopes (what is possible) and their expectations (what is probable) when it comes to their future ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Health care providers are a vital resource for autistic adolescents and their families as they prepare for the transition to adulthood, which may include learning to drive, according to a new study from researchers at Children's ...
Apr 29, 2024
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One of Rebecca Rienzi's favorite stories to tell about Pathfinders for Autism—the Baltimore County nonprofit where she has been executive director since 2010—happened at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor.
Apr 29, 2024
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A genetic change or variant in a gene called SCN2A is a known cause of infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability, as well as a wide range of other moderate-to-profound impairments in mobility, ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published ...
Apr 22, 2024
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According to The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, can affect children's language development and communication in a variety of ways. While some children ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Apr 19, 2024
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Heritability for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) varies for males and females, with higher heritability seen for males than females, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Apr 17, 2024
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Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.
May 13, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by early abnormal social communication and restricted repetitive behaviors and interests. The prevalence of ASD continues to rise and ...
Apr 15, 2024
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