by Dan DeMarle | Apr 15, 2025 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Gender, Teaching
“Autism in girls looks different. Here, learn about the distinct signs of autism in girls and how families and clinicians can support neurodivergent youth.” By Karen Saporito, Ph.D. “About one in 36 children in the U.S. is autistic, a diagnosis that...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 15, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Environment, Risk Factors
Bruce Lanphear – Mar 29, 2025 “Let’s start with the villain: bisphenol A, or BPA, the kind of chemical that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi novel but instead shows up in everyday items like food can linings and cash register receipts. You’ve met it...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 12, 2025 | ADHD, Autism, Employment, Other Health Impairment, PTSD
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. – Special to USA TODAY “Question: Many HR representatives and managers don’t fully understand the challenges individuals with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other neurodiverse...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Diet, Nutrition
by Eric W. Dolan November 17, 2024 “A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the potential benefits of eating fish during pregnancy. Researchers found that maternal fish consumption was associated with about a 20% lower...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 7, 2025 | Autism, Parents/Guardians
Victoria Moorwood Cincinnati Enquirer | USA TODAY NETWORK – OHIO “WOODLAWN, Ohio – Jonisa Cook gets teary-eyed talking about her son four months after his death. She still struggles to walk past kids’ clothing racks in stores or grocery aisles with his favorite...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 31, 2025 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment
“A study in Spain found that around 3% of schoolchildren exhibit symptoms of both autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approximately 0.5% of children could be diagnosed with both disorders. About 33% of autistic children and 31% of those...