Service Dog Industry Faces Challenges
Inconsistent Terminology and Variability of Certifications Can Lead to Subpar Implementation Service dogs have become increasingly popular for people with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. A 2016 report estimates that in the United States alone, approximately 500,000 service dogs support people with disabilities. A new comprehensive review published in the journal Veterinary Sciences has investigated […]
People with Autism Are More Likely to Develop Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and Heart Disease
Children with ASD Are Particularly at Risk for Developing Diabetes A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics has discovered that people with autism are more likely to develop diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease than individuals without the disorder. The researchers behind this investigation also found that children with autism are more likely to develop […]
Community Shares | January 30th 2023
The Guardian recently featured a video detailing how exposure to lead at an early age can cause a lifetime of problems. The film’s producers show that decades after researchers found that lead was dangerous to humans, the metal is still abundant in American homes, water pipes, automobile fuel, and more. Even more troubling, the video […]
Immune System Abnormalities Implicated in Multiple Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Genetic Risk Followed by an Environmental Trigger Can Cause Disrupted Brain Function A team of British researchers from Cambridge University has linked immune system abnormalities with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD. Additionally, the research team discovered that environmental exposures (e.g., stress or infections) that generate […]
Autism Prevalence Rates Increased 500% in New York-New Jersey Metro Region
Highest Increase Seen in Children without Intellectual Disabilities New autism prevalence research from the Rutgers School of Public Health shows that documented cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the New York-New Jersey metro region increased by as much as 500% between 2000 and 2016. This same research also discovered that the highest increase in […]
Community Shares | January 23rd 2023
Overexcitabilities are inborn intensities that indicate a heightened ability to respond to stimuli. This condition is often found in creative and gifted individuals and is expressed by increased sensitivity, awareness, and intensity. A new research article found that compared to the general population, members of MENSA exhibited considerably elevated rates of autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, […]
