Autism spectrum disorders
Autism still underdiagnosed in girls and women, compounding the challenges they face
Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women.
Feb 9, 2022
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Racial and ethnic health disparities persist for individuals with autism
Often autistic adults can have several co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, and as in non-autistic adults, these may differ by racial and/or ethnic group. Researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study finds few pediatric providers discuss transportation with their autistic patients
A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that only 8% of pediatric healthcare and behavioral ...
Dec 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Individuals with subclinical symptoms show different neural mechanisms when anticipating future events
Affective forecasting, or prospection, is the ability to construct future events mentally and "pre-experience" the event long before it happens. Impaired ability to envision the future plays an important role in the psychological ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children
Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have positive consequences to the way supports are provided to them, helping increase their quality of life.
Nov 15, 2021
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Medical research
Report highlights need for greater support for individuals awaiting autism diagnostic assessment
A new report published today authored by leading autism experts and members of the autistic community argues that much greater support is needed to help individuals and their families navigate the long and often complex process ...
Nov 3, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic individuals are more likely to be LGBTQ+
New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autistic individuals are less likely to identify as heterosexual and more likely to identify with a diverse range of sexual orientations than non-autistic individuals.
Sep 20, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Cutting-edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.
Sep 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers show key differences in emotion, adaptation skills of children with autism in school settings
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that children on the autism spectrum who have impaired executive functioning skills, which help control thoughts, emotions, and actions, can face challenges ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
National Autism Indicators Report: High rates of mental health conditions and persistent disparities in care
Mental health is an important part of whole-person health and wellbeing and is a key component of community health. But it is an often-overlooked part of health care. A recent report from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute ...
Aug 31, 2021
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