Research Articles

October 03, 2022

Cannabis-Based Medicinal Products Reported to Improve General Health-Related Quality of Life for Adults with ASD

Treatment Found Beneficial for Managing Anxiety Levels and Aiding Sleep Disturbances For years, cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have been considered promising treatments for managing symptoms and comorbidities related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there has been very little evidence to back up this claim. For the first time, a team of British scientists assessed […]

September 26, 2022

Low Levels of Glyphosate Shown to Increase Seizure-Like Behavior in Animals

Researchers Concerned About Lack of Knowledge Regarding Impact of Herbicide on the Human Nervous System A recent study by Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University has linked the use of the weed killer Roundup to convulsions in animals. Glyphosate is the herbicide component contained in Roundup, the world’s most commonly used weed killer. Nearly […]

September 19, 2022

Maternal Infections During Pregnancy Associated with Autism and Intellectual Disability in Offspring

Although, Researchers Maintain the Association Is Not Causal The Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm recently released a study that found that maternal infection during pregnancy is associated with autism and intellectual disability in offspring. However, this association does not appear to be causal. The team behind this work analyzed data from children living in Stockholm born […]

September 19, 2022

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 […]

September 19, 2022

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 […]

August 29, 2022

Adapted Social Skills Program Improved Social Knowledge, Responsiveness, and Engagement

16-week PEERS® Program Aided Young Adults with ASD and/or Mild Intellectual Impairment PEERS®, the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is a 16-week evidence-based, parent/caregiver-assisted social skills training program.  The program aims to teach adolescents and young adults on the spectrum to make and keep friends, develop and maintain romantic relationships, as […]

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