Research Articles

August 09, 2021

Newly Approved Pediatric Prolonged-Release Melatonin Shows Success for Treating ASD Related Insomnia

Benefits Include Increased Sleep Time, Reduced Sleep Latency, & Improved Sleep Continuity Approximately half of the individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including children, experience sleep disorders. Adequate sleep plays a critical role in the neurological, psychological, and physical development of children and adolescents. Sleep deficits have been associated with hyperactivity-impulsivity, poor cognitive performance, and […]

August 09, 2021

More Funds Allocated to Support Healthy Weight Research for Children with Autism

Less Physical Activity, Food Selectivity, and Poor Sleep Can Contribute to Weight Issues The rise in childhood obesity rates has been in the national spotlight for the past two decades. Despite the increased focus on this topic, limited attention has been paid to the unique risk factors and effects experienced by children with autism spectrum […]

August 09, 2021

Doctors with ASD Want to Reframe How Neurodevelopmental Conditions Are Viewed

Instead of Viewing as a Disorder, Difference and Diversity is Preferred  A letter written by Autistic Doctors International suggests changing how autism is viewed in both clinical and academic settings. The group, made up of 300 doctors on the spectrum, was assembled to focus on autism advocacy, support, and research. Their recent letter, published in […]

August 09, 2021

Preschooler with Autism Develops Scurvy

Disease Once Thought in Rearview Mirror Could be a New Concern An Italian case report recently detailed the account of a 3-year-old girl who refused to walk or stand, displayed an odd red rash, follicular hyperkeratosis, and bleeding gums. She was diagnosed with scurvy, a disease that has been greatly reduced throughout the western world. […]

August 02, 2021

9 New ASD Research Articles Investigate Environmental Factors During Prenatal and Neonatal Periods

Timing, Synergy, Cumulative Effects, and Genetic Predisposition Play a Role in Damage For years scientific evidence has been gravitating towards an epigenetic etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moving away from a genetics alone causation theory. A study from 2012, demonstrates this scientific shift. In the paper, the authors describe autism as “a family […]

July 26, 2021

Sensory Friendly Clothing Line Launched for Kids With Disabilities

JCPenney Unveils New Private Brand of Adaptive Clothing  With back-to-school season shopping on the horizon, parents of children with special needs can breathe a sigh of relief. That’s because JCPenney has just launched their new line of adaptive clothing called Thereabouts.  According to the department store, their new line aims to celebrate the diversity of […]

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