Pilot Study Suggests Normal Fungi Levels in Children with ASD
A new pilot study has examined the levels of candida species (a type of fungi) in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study’s authors stated that they were compelled to research this topic due to the limited evidence which indicates that candida is more prevalent in children with ASD.
Comparing Individuals with ASD Who Experience Self-Injurious Behavior, Aggression, and Both Behaviors
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., the executive director of the Autism Research Institute (ARI), has recently published an article that compares health conditions and behaviors of individuals with autism who engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB), aggression, and those who exhibit neither behavior.
Special Needs Families Average $18K in Lost Income Annually
According to a new article in Pediatrics, a significant number of caregivers of children with special needs reduce their work hours or stop working altogether in order to manage their child’s needs.
Roadway Pollution More Toxic Than Freeway Pollution
A large, representative retrospective birth cohort study has discovered that in utero exposure to near-roadway air pollution (NRAP) from non-freeways was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Target: Treating Pre-symptomatic ASD in the First and Second Years of Life
The current average age for autism diagnosis in the United States is four years and four months, which is an improvement from twenty years ago when the average age of diagnosis was closer to 5 years.
New Estimate Shows Communities in New Jersey Have an Autism Prevalence at 5 Percent or Higher
SafeMinds had the pleasure of conversing with Walter M. Zahorodny, Ph.D., co-author of the new report, “Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in a large, diverse metropolitan area: Variation by sociodemographic factors.” He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
