Anxiety, the Amygdala, and Autism
One of the more common and distressing co-occurring mental health issues in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is anxiety. Anxiety disorders are present in at least 50% of people with ASD, and some estimates go as high as 80%. The relationship between anxiety...
Autism eye scan could lead to early detection
Early detection in firstborn children could give parents the opportunity to decide if they want to have more kids, with previous studies indicating an increased likelihood siblings of autistic children are more likely to develop the disorder. “Detection...
Examining transitions from youth to adult services for young persons with autism
Introduction With high and increasing prevalence of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in adult, there are increasing concerns about the poor long-term outcome for so many individuals with this condition. Some costs estimated by health economists are around $461 billion...
Why the system is failing Canadian adults on the spectrum?
Educational and medical services for Autism As children with autism pass the age of 18 in Canada, they are seeing the supports and services available to them drop off significantly. As Caryn Lieberman reports, this is a frightening time for their...