Lea Irzyk was 9 months pregnant with her second child when her 2 year-old son Jack was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Lea discusses life after Jack’s diagnosis and how her two sons reach developmental milestones differently. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

With the introduction and implementation of DSM-5, the diagnosis and treatment paradigm for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has changed. Martin Lubetsky, MD, clinical service chief at the UPMC Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, discusses how ASD diagnosis has changed in light of DSM-5, and how it provides a unique opportunity for psychiatrists to re-evaluate…

Osmosis presents this thorough overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. Review information useful to medical students and medical residents about this condition including developmental milestones, diagnostic criteria and prevalence. You’ll find more resources, study guides, quizzes and reviews on Medscape.com. Join today for free. source Autism, ADHA Articles and Videos

[ad_1] Editor’s Note This article was originally published in November 2017. It has been revised to reflect more recent research. A good night’s rest isn’t guaranteed for anyone, but it is downright elusive for many people with autism. Individuals on the spectrum often have trouble falling and staying asleep. And that may worsen…

[ad_1] Lights, action: A new hologram shows how neurons talk to each other over long distances. Bioengineers and neuroanatomists have collaborated to create a holographic representation of how information travels in the brain. The technology could be used to study conditions such as autism1. Neurons transmit information through long projections called axons. But the paths…

[ad_1] About the speaker: Robert L. Hendren, D.O., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science; Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Co-Director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center; and Director, Program for Research on Neurodevelopmental, Translational Outcomes (PRONTO). He works in the STAR Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program. Dr. Hendren is Past President of the American…

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