Paternal Age-Associated Genetic and Epigenetic Changes and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chemical Exposures and Lifestyle Factors May Affect the Normal Process of Epigenetic Aging of Sperm Delayed parenthood is a common feature of many developed countries. Unfortunately, this delay comes with consequences. Older couples in the pursuit of having biological children are generally less fertile, and often there are concerns about the health and development of […]
High-Functioning Children with ASD in Public Schools Are More Likely to Be Bullied
New Study Examines Neurodevelopmental Disorders and the Risk of Bullying Exposure Children with a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) are more often bullied than neurotypical children. Exposure to bullying can cause both emotional and behavioral challenges. The aim of a newly published study was to understand which factors may modify the relationship between NDDs and […]
Community Shares | September 19th 2022
The National Council on Severe Autism recently published a sobering article on the dangers of pica. The piece was written by the mother of a 16-year-old girl with autism. The article details the two life-threatening emergency surgeries her daughter recently underwent to extract inedible objects from her digestive tract. This frightening situation serves as a […]
Complicated Grief More Prevalent in People with Intellectual Disability than General Population
Grief Symptoms Are Often Prolonged and Onset of Symptoms Delayed in Those with ID Losing a loved one is one of the most painful and distressing experiences that people encounter. Most individuals experience a typical bereavement period where they face feelings of sorrow, numbness, and anger. Gradually, these emotions fade. However, for some individuals, these […]
Attention-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatments Show Uneven Results for Children with ASD
Therapies Reduced Temper Tantrums and Arguing but Failed to Stop Aggression Problems with aggressive behavior occur in 25% to 68% of children and adolescents with autism. Recent evidence suggests that treatments that focus on the awareness of anger could be an effective way to treat this aggressive behavior. A new study has investigated the effectiveness […]
Maternal Exposure to Corticosteroids During Pregnancy Linked to Psychological and Neurosensory Disorders in Children
Findings Suggest a Risk/Benefit Analysis Should Be Considered Before Using the Drug on Pregnant Women Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications that can help an infant’s lungs mature before birth. The drug is typically given to pregnant mothers at risk of giving premature birth. Recent speculation is that the drug may have ill effects on offspring. Now, […]
