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...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 19, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Teaching
“Summary: A new study shows that brain synchronization between a neurotypical person and someone with autism is weaker compared to two neurotypical individuals interacting. Using EEG hyperscanning, researchers observed reduced inter-brain synchrony during hand...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Other Health Impairment
“recent Nutrients study examines the relationship iron deficiency (ID) and sleep-related disorders. Iron and sleep/wake disorders Iron is a trace element present in neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. Iron is also an essential component for...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research
“Our understanding of autism has changed significantly in the past years. Previously viewed as a rare childhood disorder with a focus on deficits and pathology, autism is now recognized as a common, lifelong and heterogenous condition characterized by a broad...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Autism, Autism Research, Speech and Language
“A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning. Verbal communication isn’t just about the words we use—it’s also about how we say them. For example, the phrase...
