UK Universities Show Varied Support for Autistic Students Across Diagnostic Stages, Study Finds
A UK study reveals that universities vary widely in how they identify and support autistic students, especially those without formal diagnoses, raising questions about equitable access to accommodations.
New Research Indicates Autism Rates Have Stabilized in Recent Years
A recent study published in JAMA reports that autism incidence rates have stabilized, indicating no significant increase in new diagnoses in recent years.
Study Explores Links Between Autistic Traits and Homelessness Risk in Australian Adults
A study of 333 Australian adults found that higher autistic traits without formal diagnosis were linked to increased homelessness risk, highlighting the need for better diagnostic access and social support.
Childhood Adversity Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms in Adults Undergoing ADHD and Autism Assessments
A study of adults undergoing ADHD and autism assessments found high rates of childhood adversity linked to psychiatric symptoms and lower likelihood of neurodevelopmental diagnosis.
Study Reveals Common Neurodevelopmental Conditions Co-Occurring with Autism and Their Impact on Diagnosis Timing
A study of North Carolina Medicaid data found that language and developmental delays frequently co-occur with autism and are linked to earlier autism diagnoses, especially when identified between 18 and 24 months.
Barriers to Adult Autism Diagnosis and Support: Insights from Lived Experience, Families, and Clinicians
A systematic review reveals complex barriers faced by adults seeking autism diagnosis and support, highlighting perspectives from autistic adults, families, and clinicians.
Study Identifies Key Factors Influencing Autism Diagnostic Delays in Jordan
A Jordanian study reveals that delays in autism diagnosis are linked to caregiver responses, help-seeking routes, and professional interactions rather than initial recognition timing.
Mobile Clinics and Telehealth Show Promise for Autism Diagnosis in Rural Areas
A pilot study found that mobile clinics and telehealth assessments can effectively improve autism diagnosis access and caregiver empowerment in rural communities.
Study Explores Telehealth Autism Evaluations Amid Network Challenges: Key Technical and Clinical Insights
A new study examines how network quality affects telehealth autism evaluations, finding that diagnostic scoring remains reliable under moderate internet disruptions but certain behaviors are more sensitive to video freezes.
Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Early-Onset Motor Conditions: Insights from a Recent Review
A new scoping review explores the complexities of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children with cerebral palsy and early-onset motor conditions, highlighting the need for adapted assessment methods.