Much remains uncertain about the regression of skills in autism, including what causes it and what outcomes are associated with it. Even how common regression is and how to define it have increasingly come into question. A new study published in the Journal...
Autistic people experience high levels of co-occurring mental health difficulties. To develop more effective treatments, a greater understanding of the thinking processes that may lead to these difficulties is needed. Cognitive inflexibility, defined as a rigid...
Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors constitute one of two criteria that define autism in the diagnostic manual for psychiatry What are repetitive behaviors? Scientists categorize repetitive behaviors into two groups. So-called ‘lower-order’ repetitive...
A good night’s rest isn’t guaranteed for anyone, but it is downright elusive for many people with autism. Individuals on the spectrum often have trouble falling and staying asleep. And that may worsen certain features of their condition, such as repetitive...
Robots help children with autism improve social skills Parents and carers of children with autism often struggle when communicating and interacting with their kids. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have a striking lack of interest and ability to...
Many people on the spectrum take multiple medications — which can lead to serious side effects and may not even be effective. In general, polypharmacy — most often defined as taking more than one prescription medication at once — is commonplace in people with autism....
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