A small, randomized clinical trial at UC San Diego School of Medicine found that a single intravenous dose of a century-old drug called suramin produced measurable, but transient, improvement of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But more broadly, the trial findings support the “Cell Danger Response theory,” which posits that autism and other…
[ad_1] Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. In fact, the American Pet Products Association found that in 2019, 63.4 million Americans own a dog. Countless studies support the claim that having a dog improves overall well-being, especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are three areas where trained dogs can…
While it is true that autism is largely a male disorder, women suffer from it too. But their unique stories often go untold. Sarai Pahla is a young woman from Zimbabwe who grew up in South Africa and has been living in Germany for a couple of years. She suffers from Asperger syndrome, a high…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Global prevalence of autism has increased twenty- to thirty-fold since the earliest studies 40–50 years ago. Just-published CDC data shows an estimated prevalence of 1 in 68 children affected by an autism spectrum disorder. ASD occurs…
James Coplan, MD, Developmental Pediatrician, describes some of the underlying neuropsychological deficits in children with ASD (cognitive rigidity, dysregulation of attention, arousal, sleep, and sensory processing), and explains how these underlying deficits lead to maladaptive behaviors such as insistence on sameness, perseveration, impulsivity, hyperactivity, agitation, aggressive or self-injurious behavior, poor sleep, and abnormalities of sensory…
Psychologist Dr. Andrea Huebner discusses autism spectrum disorder. This interview originally aired April 1, 2017. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos
This talk will provide an overview of the defining features of the science of ABA, provide an overview of some examples of how it can be applied and discuss quality indicators that can be used to evaluate ABA programs. It will also highlight some of the misconceptions and sources of confusion about ABA, including the…
In case you weren’t aware, Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD) affects 1 in every 68 children, and are much more commonly diagnosed in boys. Some studies show that boys are four times more likely than girls to have an ASD, but new research suggests that it may appear differently in girls, and therefore go undiagnosed…