Community Shares | July 17th 2023
The results of a new study published in Pediatrics provide further evidence of a significant co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Gender Dysphoria (GD) in pediatric populations. The current study identified significant demographic differences in co-occurrence rates using electronic medical records. The authors reported sex, race, and insurance type, indicating potential disparities in ASD […]
Lower Birth Weight for Twins Linked to Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Association Discovered in Identical Twins Only, Not in Fraternal Twins A recent Swedish case-control study discovered that lower birth weight was significantly associated with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), such as autism and intellectual disability (ID), among monozygotic twins. However, the same association was not found in dizygotic twins. Within the monozygotic pairs, the twin with a […]
CDC Reports: More than 1 in 10 Boys Have ID, ASD, or Another Developmental Delay
Among Both Sexes, Ages 3-17, 8.56% Have Been Diagnosed with a Developmental Disability A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that the percentage of American children who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability has increased, with now more than 1 in 10 boys having an intellectual disability (ID), autism spectrum […]
Community Shares | July 10th 2023
According to a new study featured in the journal Pediatrics, children with disabilities are often ignored and devalued by doctors and other healthcare providers, which can potentially lead to substandard care. This research was based on interviews with parents of kids with complex medical needs. Parents reported their children were treated differently and provided limited […]
Surprisingly, Hyperfocus Can Be a Feature of ADHD
ADHD Isn’t Always About a Lack of Attention; Sometimes It Is a Difficulty Controlling Where Attention Goes Some parents may find it hard to believe that their child has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), especially when they see their child focus intently on activities that interest them. However, hyperfocus, when someone pays intense attention to one activity, […]
Investigating Inattentive ADHD
Believe It or Not, Children Don’t Have to Be Hyperactive to Be Diagnosed with ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. It is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects boys who are hyperactive, impulsive, and fidgety. However, the inattentive subtype of ADHD, characterized by being easily […]
