Autism is characterized by deficits in three overlapping domains: communication, interpersonal interactions, and behavioral flexibility. Identifying objective and measurable clinical biomarkers is a critical issue in diagnosing autism, which still heavily relies on behavioral evaluations.…
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Over the past decade, bullying has become a serious problem in schools across the United States. According to recent studies, More than 160,000 kids stay home from school every day because they're afraid of being…
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More than 3.5 million people in the United States live with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as of 2022, and research indicates this is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US. Autism For those unfamiliar…
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"Autism blood discovery promises earlier tests and treatment," claims The Daily Telegraph, reporting on research into a potential new diagnostic test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study involved 38 children with ASD and 31…
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Some families are calling medical marijuana a miracle drug, after they've seen positive results when using it to treat autism in children. New York has a strict list of qualifying conditions for a doctor to…
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A vast amount of scientific research has been conducted to uncover the causes of Autism. And researchers have surveyed families who have a child diagnosed with Autism. The researchers want to look for patterns that…
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Research by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute has released its Transition Into Young Adulthood report, which provides comprehensive statistics of the life of youth on the autism spectrum as they make their transition into adulthood.…
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The pediatrician's role in the diagnosis and management of Autistic spectrum disorder in children comes with great responsibility. As a medical professional, the pediatrician is tasked with suspecting an ASD diagnosis as early as possible…
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For those who suffer from depression, the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale can be beneficial in determining the severity of their condition. This scale is named after Dr Per Bech, who developed it in the…
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In a recent study published in the scientific journal Autism Research, researchers from the University of Missouri reported that distinct facial features could be used to distinguish children with autism from those who do not…
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