Dental Sealants and Flouride Varnish Prevent Tooth Decay for Children with ASD
Long Term Study Shows Preventative Measures Work Better in Combination Children with autism often have poor oral health and are at greater risk for gingivitis, tooth decay, and cavities. To make matters worse, kids on the spectrum are frequently distressed at dental appointments since it often includes experiencing several noises, smells, vibrations, and visual stimuli […]
It’s Not Just the U.S., Global Autism Rates Continue to Climb
New Study Shows 1 in 100 Children Are Diagnosed with ASD Around the World Recent research shows approximately 100 in 10,000 – or 1 in 100 – children across the globe hold an autism diagnosis. This figure comes from a new systematic review of 99 prevalence estimates from 34 countries. A decade ago, the global […]
Handling at a Critical Developmental Period Can Reduce Autism-Related Behaviors
Mouse Study Suggests that Juvenile Social Stimulation Can Have Profound Effects on Later Conduct Researchers from Argentina recently set out to explore the influence of environmental factors on neurodevelopmental trajectories. Specifically, the team investigated how these factors affect adult brain function and behavior. The researchers narrowed their work to study the impact of juvenile handling […]
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. […]
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 […]
