The National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine Presents a Free Workshop via Webcast
The Interplay Between Environmental Exposures and Mental Health Outcomes Join this workshop to explore emerging research on the relationship between the environment and mental health. Date and Time: February 2, 10:30am-3:30pm ET February 3, 10:30am-3:30pm ET From the announcement: There is growing evidence that the environment can play an important role in mental health—yet research […]
New Study Shows Almost 78% of Children with Autism Suffer from a Mental Health Condition
Nearly Half Experience Two or More Mental Health Disorders The University of British Columbia’s department of psychology and the AJ Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University have published a study which shows that over three-quarters of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have at least one mental health condition and close to half experience two […]
Biomarkers Identified in Father’s Sperm May Be Linked to Autism Risk in Offspring
Study Finds Paternal Age Not a Factor in Newly Identified Biomarkers A new study from Washington State University has suggested that epigenetic biomarkers found in a father’s sperm may predict susceptibility of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in his offspring. The study’s methodology involved recruiting 13 men who fathered children with ASD and 13 men […]
ADDitude Presents Live Webinar on Discipline Strategies for ADHD
Free Event on March 2nd Examines How to Manage Your Child’s Most Challenging Behaviors Since many children with autism also present with ADHD symptoms, this new webinar from ADDitude Magazine may be helpful. In this webinar, you will learn: How the pandemic has exacerbated the expression of ADHD symptoms Techniques to increase positive interactions with […]
Microbiome Research Roundtable Webinar with Julie Matthews
Thursday, Jan 21st, 11:00 am Pacific online on Zoom Topics Include: The importance of the microbiome for gastrointestinal health How food and diet affects the microbiome and gut health Research on the microbiome in autism Microbiome testing and the use of customized probiotics And how to get involved in the research trial that is going […]
Screenings for ASD Sleep Issues in Children Not Robust Enough
Primary Care Providers Urged to Use Sleep Disturbance Index to Rate Severity of Sleep Problems Last year, a SafeMinds Shares article examined sleep pattern problems associated with autism. Our previous article reported that even though sleep issues are of critical importance, they are the least studied symptom on the spectrum. Now, a new brief report […]
