Study Finds No Clear Link Between Prenatal Sedative-Hypnotic Use and ADHD or ASD in Children
A Taiwanese nationwide study found no significant increase in ADHD or ASD risk among children prenatally exposed to sedative-hypnotics after adjusting for maternal psychiatric conditions.
Transition from Screen Time to Another Activity: A Simple 4-Step Routine
Learn a simple 4-step routine to help your child transition smoothly from screen time to another activity using visual supports, communication tools, and preparation strategies.
Study Finds Sex Differences in Brain Cell Death Linked to Autism-Like Behaviors After Prenatal Valproic Acid Exposure
New research shows prenatal valproic acid exposure may cause sex-specific ferroptosis-related brain changes linked to autism-like behaviors in mice, especially affecting males.
Schedule Regular Check-Ins with Your Child’s Teacher to Keep IEP Accommodations Effective
Learn why scheduling regular check-ins with your child's teacher can keep IEP accommodations effective and tailored to your child's needs.
Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty Sharing and Taking Turns: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 5 positive steps to support young children, including autistic children, who have difficulty sharing and taking turns. Understand triggers, teach communication, and respond calmly.
Advocating for Your Child’s Inclusion in School Activities: A Practical Parent Guide
Learn practical steps to advocate effectively for your autistic child's inclusion in school activities, ensuring respectful support and meaningful participation.
Helping Young Children Cope with Disappointment: Practical Strategies for Parents
Disappointment can be tough for young children, especially those needing extra emotional support. Learn practical strategies to help your child cope with disappointment with calm, respectful guidance and gentle coping skills.
New Data Indicate Diagnostic Changes Drive Rise in Autism Diagnoses
New analyses suggest that rising autism diagnoses are largely due to changes in diagnostic practices rather than an actual increase in autism prevalence.
Autistic Traits Found Across Various Eating Disorder Diagnoses, Linked to Greater Clinical Challenges
Research indicates autistic traits are elevated across various eating disorders and linked to greater symptom severity, psychological distress, and social challenges.
Study Compares Synolitic Graphs and Traditional Methods for Autism Classification Using Resting-State fMRI
A new study compared synolitic graphs with traditional connectivity methods for classifying autism from resting-state fMRI data, finding conventional approaches more accurate.