What's the best way to support autistic kids with mild to moderate delay?
Autistic children with mild to moderate developmental delay will no longer be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from mid-2027.
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Intellectual Disability
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Industrial pollution's imprint on cognitive health can last generations
University of Utah researchers found strong evidence that exposure to industrial pollution during pregnancy can shape a grandchild's neurodevelopment. A child has a higher risk of an intellectual disability if their grandmothers ...
Aug 20, 2025
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Access to green spaces may be linked to lower risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Jul 22, 2025
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Autistic adults nearly 1.5 times more likely to need return visits to hospital for mental health conditions
Mental health conditions are common among autistic adults, with 50% of autistic adults having a co-occurring condition, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety or depression.
Jul 17, 2025
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Floor video projection enhances cognitive functions during exercises for neurodiverse adolescents
The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a certain distance. This test has been adopted as part of a new physical fitness test formulated by the ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Genetic testing for children with autism and intellectual disabilities remains rare in Medicaid, despite guidelines
A new national study reveals that most Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID) are not receiving recommended genetic testing despite clinical guidelines urging its use. ...
Jun 18, 2025
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What do we know about genes and environmental factors in autism?
U.S. Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has expressed views on the causes of autism that clash with scientific evidence. With statements like "genes don't cause an epidemic," he emphasizes environmental factors as ...
May 5, 2025
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Predicting how an autistic child will develop cognitively
Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a better way to find out.
Apr 22, 2025
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If a child has extra needs, support can be hard to find—this new approach can help make it easier and quicker
If your child is struggling with certain everyday activities—such as playing with other kids, getting dressed or paying attention—you might want to get them assessed to see if they need additional support.
Apr 5, 2025
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Living longer, living better: New advances in Down syndrome care
Researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life.
Mar 20, 2025
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