Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty Stopping Preferred Activities: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 5 positive steps to support young children who have difficulty stopping preferred activities, including practical prevention, communication, and replacement skills.
Screening Tool Shows Promise for Detecting Psychosis Risk in Autistic Adults: Study from the Netherlands Autism Register
A recent study from the Netherlands Autism Register found that autistic adults show higher rates of early psychotic symptoms, with the Prodromal Questionnaire-16 potentially aiding in screening and risk prediction.
Study Highlights Communication Challenges for Autistic Women in Brazilian Perinatal Care
A Brazilian study reveals systemic communication barriers in perinatal care for autistic women, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare communication strategies.
Study Maps Clinical Diagnoses Linked to Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence in Mental Health Research
A recent review mapped clinical diagnoses linked to neurodiversity and neurodivergence, highlighting autism and ADHD as most common and emphasizing the need for precise diagnostic terms in research and practice.
Challenges and Strategies in Managing Type 1 Diabetes Among Neurodiverse Children and Adolescents
A study exploring how neurodiverse children and young people manage Type 1 diabetes reveals unique challenges and the important role of family support and diabetes technologies.
Study Finds Reduced Motor Preparation and Altered Brain Activity in Autistic Adults During Predictive Tasks
A new study reveals that autistic adults show reduced motor preparation and altered brain activity when anticipating predictable sounds, shedding light on sensory-motor processing differences in autism.
Systematic Review to Assess Accuracy and Impact of ADHD and Autism Content on Social Media Videos
A new systematic review protocol aims to evaluate the accuracy and impact of short-form social media videos about ADHD and autism, addressing concerns about misinformation and stigma.
Challenges and Strategies for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Autistic Transgender Adults
A study reveals that autistic transgender adults may face unique challenges in adhering to gender-affirming hormone therapy, highlighting sensory and executive function factors and suggesting supportive strategies.
Study Finds Autistic Children Can Adapt Decision-Making Strategies in Visual Tasks
A recent study shows autistic children can adapt their decision-making strategies in visual tasks emphasizing speed or accuracy, challenging assumptions about cognitive flexibility in autism.
Study Reveals Differences in Brain Alpha Activity During Social Processing in Autistic Children
A new study shows autistic children exhibit different brain alpha activity patterns during social cognition tasks compared to typically developing peers, suggesting altered neural regulation rather than lack of engagement.