High Rate of Emergency Department Visits Discovered for Children with ASD
A team of Midwestern researchers has recently conducted a study, one of the first to examine the unique needs of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in emergency department (ED) settings.
High-Dose Vitamin B6 May Improve Sensory and Motor Issues for Those with Sensory Over-Responsivity
A new British study has found that high-dose Vitamin B6 supplementation may improve sensory hyperreactivity and motor control issues in individuals with sensory over-responsivity by altering the brain’s excitation-inhibition (E-I) balance.
Children with Autism Show Executive Function Growth Comparable to Peers Over Time
A new meta-analysis highlights that while children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience initial delays in executive functioning, their growth in these skills over time is comparable to that of neurotypical peers.
Brain Overgrowth Linked to Autism Severity: Study Finds 41% Larger Brains in Severe Cases
The scientific journal Molecular Autism has recently published a study that uncovers a significant link between brain overgrowth and the severity of social and communication symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Review Connects Lead Exposure to the Development of ADHD
The Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders has recently published a systematic review of 74 studies conducted between 1983 and 2023, exploring the link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and exposure to lead and exposure to mercury.
Longer Breastfeeding Duration Linked to a Lower Autism Risk in Children
New research out of Israel highlights that breastfeeding practices in early childhood may significantly impact the likelihood of a later autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. According to the study, children who were breastfed—whether partially or exclusively—exhibited a reduced risk of developing ASD, with longer durations of breastfeeding providing a greater protective effect.
