by Dan DeMarle | Jun 28, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research
Autistic boys and men show notable differences in brain development, according to magnetic resonance imaging scans taken over a 16-year period. The results, published in NeuroImage in April, build on an eight-year study of some of the same people and add two more time...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 13, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research, Classroom, Special Education, Teaching, Teaching
Having a sibling may help people with autism navigate their daily lives better, according to a new unpublished study. Researchers presented the findings virtually at the 2021 International Society for Autism Research annual meeting this week. (Links to abstracts may...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 13, 2021 | Autism, Autism, Autism Research
Women and girls with autism experience more frequent and more disabling pain than autistic men and boys do, according to new unpublished research. They are also more likely to miss work, school or other activities as a result. “Autistic individuals are experiencing a...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 13, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research
While it’s well established that autism and certain eating issues go hand in hand, does gender also play a role? Apparently it does, according to Swedish researchers who set out to better understand whether being male or female influenced eating issues in people...
by Dan DeMarle | May 14, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research, Parents/Guardians
Parents of children with disabilities face all kinds of challenges, and COVID-19 has only made it more difficult. Many times, moms take on the bulk of child care responsibilities at the expense of their mental health. Now a new study suggests dads can help. Being a...
by Dan DeMarle | May 1, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among Black and Hispanic children in the United States has increased by more than 40% since 2014, according to an analysis published Thursday by JAMA Network Open. The percentage of Black children diagnosed with the...
