October 03, 2022
- A new study contradicts parental reports and previous research detailing behavioral improvements in children with autism during a fever. After profiling 141 children with autism, only three demonstrated consistent behavioral improvements during a fever episode. The other 138 children had stronger and more frequent negative behavior changes during fever than seen in typically developing children.
- Results from new research show that sugar-sweetened beverages consumed by children with autism adversely affected their executive functioning skills. Only two servings per week of sugar-sweetened drinks caused this result. The authors suggest that sugar-sweetened beverages affect children with autism differently than typically developing children.
- The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) will hold a free virtual committee meeting on Wednesday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The committee welcomes public comments, which are due by Friday, October 14 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
- The Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area, in conjunction with the Stanford Autism Center, is hosting an Adult Autism/DD Conference at Stanford University. Most sessions will also be available to access virtually. Topics include legal planning, financial planning, housing, day programs, employment, medical care, behavioral care, regional center benefits, and public benefits.
- The Child Mind Institute has assembled an online guide to help parents and caregivers understand children on the spectrum. The guide looks at everything from what autism is to how to talk to your family and friends about your child’s diagnosis to medical causes for autism-related behaviors.
