Study Highlights Social Disadvantages Impacting Health of Autistic Adults Without Intellectual Disability
A UK study finds autistic adults without intellectual disability face social disadvantages that contribute to higher chronic illness and mortality risks, highlighting the need for systemic policy changes.
New Scale Measures Choice-Making Opportunities Among Autistic Adults
Researchers have developed and validated the AASPIRE-Choices and Decisions Scale to measure choice-making opportunities among autistic adults, highlighting its importance alongside self-determination.
New Insights into Aging Biomarkers in Autism and Related Research Updates
Recent research highlights emerging biomarkers related to aging in autism, offering new perspectives on health and care for autistic adults.
Study Finds Increased Motor Variability in Non-Dominant Limbs of Autistic Adults During Circular Movements
A new study reveals autistic adults show increased motor variability in non-dominant hands and feet during circular movements, suggesting a potential tool for assessing coordination difficulties.
Study Evaluates Depression Screening Tools for Non- and Minimally Speaking Autistic Adults
A study evaluating depression screening tools for non- and minimally speaking autistic adults found the Glasgow Depression Scale-Caregiver Supplement and ADAMS to be effective and feasible for caregiver use, highlighting the need for tailored mental…
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 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.
Antidepressant Use Rises More Sharply Among Autistic Adults in the UK from 1997 to 2023
A UK study from 1997 to 2023 found antidepressant prescriptions increased more among autistic adults than non-autistic adults, with higher doses and longer treatments.