New Device Significantly Reduces Seizures in Patients with ASD and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
63% of Subjects Experienced at Least a 50% Reduction in Seizures, 21% Saw a 90% Reduction Approximately 20% to 30% of children with autism will develop epilepsy by the time they reach adulthood. Of individuals who have both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy, 30% will not be able to control their seizures through medication. […]
Community Shares | May 16th 2022
Community Shares: A new article featured in MedPage Today reports that teen boys who had greater exposure to serum perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical groups saw lower bone mineral density scores. PFOA and PFAS are chemicals used in non-stick and heat-resistant coatings in some types of cookware. Surprisingly, the same research discovered that […]
Look for Big Changes in Disability Programs as COVID Winds Down
As the Public Health Emergency Status Ends, So Does Access to Extra Federal Money The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency (PHE) at the end of January in 2020. The PHE designation gave states access to extra federal money for Medicaid so long as they followed certain guidelines. […]
Study Investigating Irritability Related to Gastrointestinal Symptoms Currently Enrolling Teens
New Clinical Trial Will Research Experimental Drug Treatment Axial Therapeutics is recruiting teens with autism and severe irritability to take part in their Tapestry Autism Study. This placebo-controlled clinical trial plans to research an experimental medication, AB-2004, which is designed to absorb specific substances produced by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract to reduce their ability […]
Stress, Anxiety and Social Withdrawal Linked to GI Problems in Children with Autism
A Bidirectional Relationship Exists Between Internalizing Behaviors and Gastrointestinal Issues Researchers at the University of Missouri have recently published a study that suggests a connection between gastrointestinal problems, anxiety and social withdrawal for some children with autism. While conducting their study, the authors analyzed parent reports of gastrointestinal issues and internalizing behaviors of 621 minors […]
Community Shares | May 9th 2022
Community Shares: An innovative job search platform that aims to recruit employees with autism and other neurological differences has been launched. Known as the Neurodiversity Career Connector, the new platform includes major employers like Microsoft, Google, Freddie Mac, and others. The employers utilizing this program strive to not only match neurodivergent job seekers with meaningful […]
