Community Shares | January 20th 2024
- A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates the significant global prevalence and nonfatal health strain of ASD, emphasizing its widespread impact.
- New Danish research has found that glucocorticoid steroids, commonly prescribed to pregnant women to prevent premature births and treat conditions like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, may increase their children’s risk of developing autism by up to 50%.
- A recent study has highlighted the need for primary care providers to adopt tailored approaches when treating individuals with autism who have co-occurring psychiatric and behavioral conditions.
- Recent research provides the first comprehensive comparison of creativity in individuals with autism and those without, accounting for general cognitive ability and ADHD.
Multilingualism Boosts Cognitive Skills in Children With and Without Autism
UCLA Study Finds Speaking Multiple Languages Enhances Executive Function and Reduces Autism-Related Symptoms A UCLA Health study published in Autism Research has highlighted the cognitive benefits of multilingualism for children with and without autism, suggesting it enhances executive functions and alleviates some autism-related symptoms. Researchers found that children in multilingual households exhibited stronger abilities in […]
Children With Autism Face 49% Higher Risk of Leukemia
Research Links Increased Cancer Risk to Immune Abnormalities and Co-Occurring Conditions in Children With ASD Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are 49% more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia, according to a study by Epic Research, which analyzed data from over 7,000 children with ASD born between 2006 and 2018. The findings suggest that […]
Community Shares | January 13th 2024
- A study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that lithium, commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, shows promise as a therapy for ASD.
- A longitudinal birth cohort study found that prenatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is associated with an increased risk of autism, as measured by the MCHAT score at 18 months.
- A large meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that higher fluoride exposure, measured in urine and drinking water, was associated with lower IQ scores in children, with an average decrease of 7 points observed in areas with elevated fluoride levels.
- The Autism Research Institute is collaborating with the University of Calgary to recruit participants for a vital survey aimed at improving support and resources for aging adults with autism and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Rare Fatal Complications of Chronic Constipation in Vulnerable Individuals
Case Series Highlights Risks of Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Patients With Developmental Disabilities A recent case series published in The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology highlights two rare and fatal complications of chronic constipation in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, underscoring the serious risks associated with this often benign […]
Maternal Metabolism Linked to Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children
MIND Institute Study Highlights Metabolic Patterns in Mothers of Children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Developmental Delays A new study from the MIND Institute at UC Davis leveraged data from the childhood autism risk from genetics and the environment (CHARGE) study to examine plasma metabolic profiles of mothers whose children had autism spectrum disorder (ASD), […]
